Category Archives: News
Over $500,000 coming to SOS as part of federal grant program
SOS has gained a third set of notable grants in the second half of 2019. Recently, Governor Laura Kelly announced SOS gained over $572,000 as part of the Federal Victims of Crime Act’s Victim As...
Jan 01, 2020
With motion to suppress evidence denied, trial likely next for Emporia robbery suspect
Unless there is a late change in direction, trial is coming next week for an Emporia robbery suspect. Harold Stewart is accused of robbing the Max’s BP convenience store almost a year ago and fa...
Jan 01, 2020
Peaceful, easy evening -- and overnight -- for local law enforcement
Emporia Police officers and Lyon County deputies had a slow New Year’s Eve night and early New Year’s Day morning. The Lyon County Emergency Communications Center reports one fireworks com...
Jan 01, 2020
Granada Theatre goes back in time to roaring 20's to ring in 2020
Visitors to the Granada Theatre dawned the apparel of the roaring 20’s to celebrate the coming of the new 20’s on New Year’s Eve. The gentleman pulled out their fanciest suits as the...
Jan 01, 2020
Lyon County Commission first meeting of new year coming Thursday
Lyon County Commissioners have three items on the agenda for their first weekly action session of 2020 Thursday. Amy Welch of the Lyon County Noxious Weed department will present a KDOT contract for t...
Dec 31, 2019
Red Kettle campaign generates over $59,000 for Emporia Salvation Army
Salvation Army Capt. Deb Thompson says the annual Red Kettle campaign had a big finishing kick. The campaign had a sluggish open, but it totaled at over $59,000, nearly hitting the overall fundraising...
Dec 31, 2019
New year, new company; 4 Rivers Rural Electric Cooperative General Manager updates merger effective Jan. 1
Midnight on Jan. 1 not only signifies the start of a new year but also the birth of a new utility company. As of Wednesday, Radiant Electric Cooperative of Fredonia and Lyon Coffey Rural Electric Coop...
Dec 31, 2019
Emporia Fire: Electrical issue caused Christmas Eve house fire
Emporia Fire investigators say electrical issues led to a house fire Christmas Eve. Battalion Chief Bill Harmon says issues developed in or near a crawl space near the kitchen at 502 Whildin, and the ...
Dec 31, 2019
New Year's Day activities to include special ride, run
Cyclists and runners wanting to ring in the new year with a big activity can do so on the holiday itself. A special New Year’s Ride and Run launches from the Emporia State Campus Woods trailhead...
Dec 31, 2019
Schedule adjustments for Tuesday, Dec. 31
One schedule adjustment has been announced for New Year's Eve. Community Events *American Red Cross blood drive sponsored by Radius Brewing and originally set outside Guion's Showcase has been moved t...
Dec 31, 2019
