Category Archives: News
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
St. David's Society holds 132nd annual St. David's Day celebration
Sunshine and beautiful music made for the perfect combination Sunday as the St. David’s Society of Kansas held their 132nd annual St. David’s Day celebration concert. The annual concert fe...
Mar 01, 2020
No major fire activity reported during red flag warning period Saturday
Saturday's red flag warnings and burn bans came and went without much in the way of significant fire activity. Emporia had two minor calls in the city limits Saturday afternoon. Firefighters were disp...
Mar 01, 2020
UPDATE: KDHE ends boil water advisory for Emporia, Lyon County
Residents of Emporia and Lyon County are now cleared of a boil water advisory. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment made the official announcement at noon Saturday after receiving samples f...
Feb 29, 2020
Severe Weather Awareness Week begins Monday
With all the wintry weather we’ve had the last three months, it may be hard to believe severe weather season is officially upon us. Severe Weather Awareness Week starts Monday in Kansas, and whi...
Feb 29, 2020
Renovations at David Traylor Zoo coming soon
Adminstrators of the David Traylor Zoo and Emporia Friends of the Zoo are chomping at the bit to start massive renovations at the facility. Work should start soon as a result of the $4.3 million Oasis...
Feb 29, 2020
