Category Archives: News
Tickets available for Phil Vassar, Lonestar show at Emporia's Granada Theatre
Country music from a well-known artist and popular band will fill the Granada Theatre on Saturday night. Phil Vassar and Lonestar will perform a holiday concert starting at 7 pm. On Country 101.7 FM&#...
Dec 13, 2019
Tours and plans highlight USD 252 board meeting
Planning in two different tracks was a focal point for the USD 252 Southern Lyon County Board of Education for its meeting this week. Board members discussed crisis planning and strategic planning dur...
Dec 13, 2019
Emporia Public Library to celebrate 150th anniversary
The Emporia Public Library has been celebrating its 150th year of operation all year long, but the official birthday celebration is taking place Saturday. The library will have a come-and-go party fro...
Dec 13, 2019
'Snow Place Like Home' planned at History Center
The Lyon County History Center has special holiday happenings for area children on Saturday. “There’s Snow Place Like Home” will take place from 10-11:30 am. Kids, crafts, storytime ...
Dec 13, 2019
84th annual Seasonal Celebration fills White Auditorium with holiday sounds
Everything is now packed up as Emporia Public Schools wrapped up its two-night Seasonal Celebration at White Auditorium on Thursday night. Your browser does not support the audio element. This was the...
Dec 13, 2019
Moonlight Madness consumes downtown Emporia with sales and holiday cheer
Once again, Moonlight Madness took over Commercial Street in Emporia with local businesses participating and promoting excellent deals in the late hours of Thursday night. More than twenty businesses ...
Dec 13, 2019
Local law enforcement continues to benefit local foster children with second toy drive this month
The Emporia Police Department Benefit Association took over the Emporia Main Street headquarters Thursday evening for their second community toy drive in as many weeks. Officers joined representatives...
Dec 13, 2019
Highway Department seeks historic designation for Bird Bridge during Lyon County Commission meeting
The Lyon County Highway Department is seeking historical designation for a county bridge south of Emporia. Lyon County Engineer Chip Woods made the recommendation for Bird Bridge during the Lyon Count...
Dec 12, 2019
Council Grove's Hays House suddenly closes
A landmark in Council Grove has closed its doors for the time being. The Historic Hays House says it is closed until further notice, although staff is hoping to reopen the restaurant early next year. ...
Dec 12, 2019
Salvation Army seeks big totals as Doubler Days, Badges United, Real Estate Wednesday benefit Red Kettle campaign
The next week is busy for the Salvation Army of Emporia. The latest Doubler Day is Friday. An anonymous donor will match donations at Emporia’s seven kettles up to $1,000. Salvation Army Capt. D...
Dec 12, 2019
