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Wind advisory issued for Chase and Greenwood counties
High winds will be somewhat of a concern for two area counties through the early to late evening hours Friday. The National Weather Service has placed Chase and Greenwood counties into a wind advisory...
Apr 9, 2021
UPDATE: Downtown Emporia crossing arm replaced
The crossing arm situation at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe crossing at CommerciL Street has been fixed. Railroad crews repaired the southbound crossing arm that fell to the ground Friday afternoon...
Apr 9, 2021
RDA approves recommendation of travel plaza incentives
The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas will be recommending that a major development project in Emporia continue to move forward. During the RDA Board of Directors monthly meeting...
Apr 9, 2021
Fundraiser for Strong City man injured in January vehicle accident coming Sunday in Olpe
The Olpe Chicken House will host a special fundraiser for a Strong City Resident injured in an automobile accident earlier this year. The fundraiser will take place Sunday from 11 am to 2 pm at the Ch...
Apr 9, 2021
McDonough and Moran discuss access to medical services in rural communities during visit to Newman Regional Health
Newman Regional Health welcomed US Senator Jerry Moran and recently confirmed Veterans Administration Secretary Denis McDonough Friday morning. The visit comes as the VA is continuing to adjust its ap...
Apr 9, 2021
With mission expanding, Emporia Area Habitat for Humanity prepares for disc golf fundraising tournament Saturday
Habitat for Humanity is using disc golf to raise funds for upcoming projects Saturday. The group’s second annual disc golf tournament, organized by Dynamic Discs, will take place at Hammond Park...
Apr 9, 2021
All slots full for debut of Flint Hills Gravel Ride
The Flint Hills Gravel RIde will make its debut Saturday. Race organizer Bobby Thompson says all 250 slots filled up before the end of February. Your browser does not support the audio element. The 80...
Apr 9, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Travel quarantine list adjusted again
The state’s COVID-19 travel quarantine list is expanding again. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has added Connecticut and Pennsylvania to the list as well as several countries &#...
Apr 9, 2021
Risley, Vortherms promoted by Emporia Police
The Emporia Police Department is announcing a pair of promotions for two longtime officers. Lt. Kevin Risley has been elevated to deputy chief. Risley has been in law enforcement for 27 years. He has ...
Apr 9, 2021
UPDATE: No gas leak found at Walnut Elementary; 'relocation' process goes smoothly
Emporia Public Schools moved students at Walnut Elementary offsite for close to two hours Friday morning after concerns about a possible gas leak. District Community Relations Director Lyndel Landgren...
Apr 9, 2021
