Category Archives: News
Osage County announces burn ban
Mild and dry conditions have led to a very high fire danger for the area, even with low wind speeds. Osage County has announced a burn ban through 8 am Wednesday. Emergency Management Director Bryce R...
Mar 03, 2020
Van-semi crash near Lyndon hurts two Topeka residents
Two Topeka residents were hurt after a semi hit a minivan near Lyndon on Monday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the crash happened on US Highway 75 at 205th Road around 5:45 pm. The van, driven by 72-...
Mar 03, 2020
Evergy restructures Board of Directors, develops new committee to 'enhance shareholder value'
Evergy has announced a restructuring of its Board of Directors as part of an agreement with its largest investor, who had questioned the strategic direction of the utility a few weeks ago. Evergy says...
Mar 03, 2020
Hopkins acquires Canadian company
Another acquisition north of the border for Hopkins Manufacturing. The Emporia-based company has finalized a deal to acquire Loxcreen Canada, LTD. This brings several name brands under the Hopkins umb...
Mar 03, 2020
Match Day application deadline ahead Friday
Community groups interested in being part of the Emporia Community Foundation’s annual Match Day this fall have until Friday to apply. Organizations must have an annual operating budget of $150,...
Mar 03, 2020
ESU promotes Brewer to Dean of Teachers College after nationwide search
Emporia State University has filled its Dean of the Teachers College position. Dr. Joan Brewer, an ESU alum and the interim dean, was officially promoted Monday after leading the department on an inte...
Mar 02, 2020
City/County leaders discussing response improvements following boil water advisory
City and county leaders are reflecting on the recent boil water advisory in Emporia and taking several lessons as they look ahead to continue improving procedures for future events. Assistant City Man...
Mar 02, 2020
UPDATE: Emporia man identified as victim of pedestrian train incident from Sunday
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the pedestrian killed Sunday after being struck by a train east of Emporia. The individual has been identified as 34-year-old Nolan Purc...
Mar 02, 2020
Five dead, including Council Grove man, following Sunday morning crash in Wabaunsee County
A council grove man was among five people killed in an early morning crash on Interstate 70 Sunday. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol Crash log, the accident occurred on I-70 at mile marker 341.5...
Mar 02, 2020
Injury accident at Sixth and Sherman leads to downed power line; Sends one to Newman
One person was taken to Newman Regional Hospital following an injury accident which led to a downed power line late Sunday afternoon. Emergency crews were called out to the intersection of Sixth Avenu...
Mar 02, 2020
