Category Archives: News
McCrackens pass away within 10 days of each other
He was a two-term Emporia city commissioner, mayor and the owner of a successful auto body shop. She was a realtor and the owner of an antique mall. They lived in Emporia since getting married in 1957...
Dec 11, 2019
North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging announces rent, utility assistance for select area counties
Low-income renters in three area counties can apply for assistance through a program administered by the North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging. The Area Agency announced it received a $100,00...
Dec 11, 2019
Various topics up for approval by Lyon County commissioners Thursday
Lyon County commissioners have their weekly action meeting Thursday morning. Commissioners may approve a commitment letter with Agler and Gaeddert for the 2019 audit. The projected cost is nearly $29,...
Dec 11, 2019
UPDATE: Crime Stoppers offers reward in Emporia shots fired case as investigation continues
As the investigation continues into three separate shots fired calls in Emporia, Lyon County Crime Stoppers has announced a reward in the case. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for ...
Dec 10, 2019
US Postal Service reminding residents of shipping deadlines ahead of Christmas
With the holiday season in full swing, the US Postal Service is reminding residents of several important deadlines to make sure long distance gifts reach their destination on time. The deadline for pr...
Dec 10, 2019
UPDATE: Lock down lifted at EHS and EMS; USD 253 still scarce on details
Students at both Emporia High School and Emporia Middle School were released on schedule following a day-long lockdown at both facilities. Classes are set to resume as normal Wednesday following a lev...
Dec 10, 2019
USD 253 holding final meeting of 2019 Wednesday
Enrollment trends will be the hot topic of conversation for the USD 253 Board of Education during their final meeting of 2019 Wednesday evening. District associate executive director of assessment and...
Dec 10, 2019
Bunge, BNSF mum on when rail spur project will end -- and Peyton Street will reopen
Work continues on a rail spur to benefit Bunge’s crush facility in east Emporia. The spur had been under discussion for quite some time before Peyton Street closed about a year ago near the plan...
Dec 10, 2019
Legislative Post Audit report questions school district use of at-risk funding
The Kansas Legislature doesn’t begin the 2020 session for a month, but a new report from the Division of Post Audit may spark debate on one aspect of education funding. Post Audit surveyed 20 pu...
Dec 10, 2019
USD 251 board to continue laying framework for hiring new superintendent
USD 251 North Lyon County’s Board of Education will continue discussions about finding a new superintendent during its monthly meeting Wednesday. Interim Superintendent Mike Mathes is well into ...
Dec 10, 2019
