Category Archives: News

After pleading no contest in a vehicle pursuit case dating back nearly two years, Chelsea Brooks will be back in court Thursday for more discussions. Brooks agreed to plead no contest to one count of ...

Emporia State is now underway with the first of three so-called COVID-19 surveillance testing periods for on-campus students. Vice President for Student Affairs Jim Williams says the voluntary testing...

Governor Laura Kelly has used a new executive order to extend temporary relief for motor carriers helping COVID-19 recovery work. Executive Order 20-65 extends relief from certain rules and regulation...

Kansas Chief Justice Marla Luckert has signed a new administrative order that continues the suspension of normal speedy trial provisions. The order also continues the suspension of statutes of limitat...

Five years ago, demonstrators marched on Emporia demanding justice and equality. Tuesday evening, in honor of the five year anniversary of the event, demonstrators again took to the streets of Emporia...

Lyon County’s overall caseload continues to rise as its active case number continues to decrease. In its daily update Tuesday, Lyon County Public Health reported seven new cases and eight recove...

The Lyon County Board of Public Health is having a special study meeting Wednesday morning. Board members will have three separate presentations during the meeting. Health Officer Renee Hively will le...

The city of Emporia’s mask mandate may be extended by Wednesday evening. Emporia City Commissioners may extend the ordinance for 30 days with no changes during their upcoming action session. The...

Emporia Police are seeking the community’s help in identifying a potential suspect in a theft case from last weekend. The individual is believed to be connected to the theft of a Cub Cadet mower...

Patrick Mahomes’ charity has a big event coming this weekend, and a local nonprofit will be among the beneficiaries. 15 and the Mahomies has slated what it calls “Birthday with the Mahomie...