Category Archives: News
Hundreds tune into virtual Community Christmas Special Sunday evening
The singing of songs and the reading of a classic Christmas tale drew local residents to Facebook Sunday evening for a brand new holiday event. The first-ever Emporia Community Christmas special took ...
Dec 21, 2020
Former Emporia High Choral Director Don Grant passes away
The man who helped make Emporia’s annual Seasonal Celebration into what it is today has sadly passed away. Former Emporia High choral director Don Grant passed away Saturday evening. Grant spent...
Dec 20, 2020
Looking to get married? State announces new online marriage license application process
If you are looking to apply for a marriage license the process just got a lot easier Friday. The state of Kansas is now allowing couples to complete the license application online. The reasoning for t...
Dec 20, 2020
Emporia Recreation Commission to meet Monday evening
The Emporia Recreation Commission will hold its monthly meeting Monday evening. Under new business, the commission may approve the 2019 Audit Report presented by April Swartz of Varney and Associates....
Dec 20, 2020
UPDATE: Second driver dies following two vehicle fatality accident Saturday
A Lyon County man has now died following a two-vehicle fatality crash that occurred near Neosho Rapids Saturday. According to the Kansas Highway patrol the accident occurred shortly before 11:30 am on...
Dec 19, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Similar numbers, smoother experience for Day 2 at Lyon County's free test location
After a day of long lines, adjustments and complaints, Saturday went much more smoothly for those attending the drive-thru coronavirus test facility at the Lyon County Fairgrounds — and for thos...
Dec 19, 2020
HamGiving starts, ends early after line develops
Grace United Methodist Church had its first-ever HamGiving on Saturday. The food giveaway started earlier than planned, but Pastor Brenda Ulrich says there was a reason for that. Your browser does not...
Dec 19, 2020
Wichita earthquake reportedly felt in Emporia
The east side of Wichita continues to be jostled by earthquakes, and one of the five to hit the city Saturday was apparently felt in Emporia. The US Geological Survey says weak shaking locally was rep...
Dec 19, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Coffey, Greenwood counties reach 400 total caseloads
Coronavirus caseloads continue increasing in nearby counties, with two reaching or surpassing 400 since the pandemic entered the picture. Coffey County reported 59 new cases since last Friday and now ...
Dec 19, 2020
Heermann: Simmons' 'explosive' growth through 2020 unprecedented in at least last 50 years for Emporia businesses
Lost in the announcement earlier this month of a possible Quik Trip coming to Emporia was likely unprecedented growth seen at an established local business. The Quik Trip announcement made headlines d...
Dec 19, 2020
