Category Archives: News
CRASH: Madison woman hurt in wreck near Olpe
A two-SUV crash outside Olpe has sent a Madison woman to Emporia for medical treatment. Lyon County Deputy Brandon Early says the crash happened in the 1300 block of Road 50, about four miles southeas...
Aug 24, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Area numbers unchanged through weekend
Area health departments had no weekend updates on coronavirus numbers. This means Lyon County — for now — remains at 80 active cases with 796 total cases and 701 recovered patients since M...
Aug 24, 2020
Overturned semi leads to hazard spill near Kansas Turnpike Emporia tollgate
An overturned semi and subsequent oil spill led to a minor disruption of traffic in west Emporia Sunday afternoon. Emergency personnel were called to the US 50 roundabout in Emporia at 1:45 pm Sunday ...
Aug 23, 2020
Salvation Army back to school assistance begins Monday
The Salvation Army of Emporia’s back to school assistance period begins Monday. The back to school assistance program helps provide supplies and materials for families in need throughout Lyon Co...
Aug 23, 2020
Newman Regional Health continuing resuming/planning various improvement projects
Construction and rehabilitation work of Newman Regional Health’s facilities have either been restarted entered the beginning stages in recent weeks. Newman CEO Bob Wright updated the progress of...
Aug 23, 2020
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve commemorating 100th anniversary of 19th amendment Wednesday
Wednesday marks 100 years since the passing of the 19th amendment which gave women the right to vote within the United States. As such, the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, like many institutions ...
Aug 23, 2020
Emporia Engineering, Public Works departments busy with range of projects
There is a lot of orange signage and orange cones around town these days. Both the Emporia Engineering and Public Works departments have projects going at this time. Engineering has started work on th...
Aug 23, 2020
Motorcycle driver hurt in wreck outside Emporia business
One person has been taken to Newman Regional Health after a crash outside an Emporia business. The wreck at the Bluestem Farm and Ranch parking lot north entrance, 2611 West Highway 50, happened short...
Aug 22, 2020
Longtime pastor at Emporia's West Side Baptist passes away
Longtime Emporia pastor Kenneth Armstrong has passed away. Armstrong, 79, died Aug. 13 in Moore, Oklahoma. Visitation and a private burial have already taken place in Oklahoma. A memorial service will...
Aug 22, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: With as much as 9 percent of students still not yet enrolled, USD 253 encouraging parents to finalize process before start of school
Emporia Public Schools is continuing the enrollment process, and Superintendent Kevin Case encouraged parents to get that finished as soon as possible. Your browser does not support the audio element....
Aug 22, 2020
