Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: City of Emporia offices reopening to public Monday
The city of Emporia will be reopening its offices to the public at the start of the week. According to a news release from City Clerk Kerry Sull, offices will reopen to the public on Monday. The list ...
May 29, 2020
Two vehicle accident sends one to Newman Friday
One person was taken to Newman Regional Health following a two-vehicle accident in eastern Emporia Friday afternoon. According to Emporia Police Officer Eric Law, a 2015 Nissan Sentra was traveling ea...
May 29, 2020
Lyon County Appraiser notes increase in property valuations
Real estate valuations are on the rise in Lyon County. Thursday, County Appraiser Ryan Janzen presented the Lyon County Commission with the current county valuations which showed a 5.4 percent increas...
May 29, 2020
Candidate filings increase with approaching deadline of noon Monday
Choices for the 2020 election cycle may be expanding rapidly. The candidate filing and withdrawal deadline is noon Monday, and this week has already seen a flurry of activity. 60th District Representa...
May 29, 2020
Man arrested in Olpe after alleged criminal activity in Emporia, Madison
One man is under arrest after alleged criminal activity in Greenwood County and a brief escape from custody in Lyon County. Lyon County Deputy Nathan Rankin says Greenwood County authorities asked for...
May 29, 2020
Semi tipover crash briefly detours eastbound traffic around West US-50 roundabout
Traffic was detoured for part of Thursday after a semi tipped over at the West US Highway 50 roundabout. The semi wrecked on the south side of the roundabout connecting US-50 with Interstate 35 and th...
May 28, 2020
United Way announces fundraising total
The United Way of the Flint Hills is thanking area residents for another big fundraising event. Director Mickey Edwards announced the total on the United Way’s Facebook page Thursday: Your brows...
May 28, 2020
Lyon County History Center reopening soon; announces Youtube channel
The Lyon County History Center has announced its new plan for reopening along with its new Youtube channel which will showcase items in the History Centers collection. The History Center will open its...
May 28, 2020
UPDATE: Former Emporia High teacher charged with illegal sexual activity against six teens
Formal charges have now been lodged against a former Emporia High School teacher accused of illegal sexual activity with several teenagers. Tyler John Bosiljevac was arrested Thursday morning. The Lyo...
May 28, 2020
Governor Kelly praises Drug Court participants during Fifth Judicial District's latest graduation
Governor Laura Kelly graced the Fifth Judicial District’s most recent Drug Court commencement activity Wednesday. Kelly lauded the participants for their hard work Your browser does not support ...
May 28, 2020
