Category Archives: News
Lyon County League Basketball Tournament to conclude 99th year with Saturday games
Another layer of history will be added to the Lyon County League Basketball Tournament when the tourney finishes Saturday evening. Longtime tourney director Ted Vannocker says the tournament started a...
Feb 01, 2020
Attorney General files suit against pop-up sellers for allegedly hawking phony Chiefs, Super Bowl gear
If you are among the masses purchasing Kansas City Chiefs apparel and other swag with the Chiefs making their first Super Bowl in 50 years, take note of this story. The Kansas Attorney General’s...
Feb 01, 2020
UPDATE: Emporia woman hurt in K-99 crash near Admire
Lyon County deputies say an Emporia woman suffered minor injuries but still received medical care after a crash near Admire on Friday night. Deputy Brandon Early says 30-year-old Chasity Seiple was so...
Feb 01, 2020
Red Friday takes Emporia by storm, proven by community group photo
At work or at home, Kansas City Chiefs gear is the thing this week. Numerous local businesses have declared a Red Friday or a Red Weekend ahead of the Chiefs’ appearance in Super Bowl Sunday. Em...
Jan 31, 2020
UPDATE: Cottonwood Street crossing reopens after 'emergency' repair
Burlington Northern Santa Fe’s rail crossing at Cottonwood Street is back open. The crossing in eastern Emporia was closed on an emergency basis by the railroad, according to the City Engineerin...
Jan 31, 2020
East Emporia dumpster fire handled quickly
A dumpster caught fire at a residence near Emporia's Bunge crush facility Friday afternoon. Emporia Fire was called to 515 East around 3 pm. Battalion Chief Ryan Conley says the dumpster was fully inv...
Jan 31, 2020
Polar Plunge participants to embrace their inner Chief to score a touchdown for Special Olympics Kansas
After watching the Kansas City Chiefs compete in the Big Game this weekend, local residents will then have a chance to score a touchdown of their own for a great cause in mid-February. The 15th annual...
Jan 31, 2020
Suspect added to Lyon County Most Wanted list
The Lyon County Most Wanted list has a new suspect. Seth Lee Wenenn, 32, is wanted on suspicion of aggravated battery. Case details are pending. Wenenn is a white male. He’s 6 foot, 145 pounds, ...
Jan 31, 2020
Republicans, Governor Kelly square off as constitutional amendment on abortion rights moves ahead
Abortion rights are taking center stage in the Kansas Legislature as a constitutional amendment passes one of three major hurdles. On Wednesday, the Kansas Senate approved the amendment on a 28-12 vot...
Jan 31, 2020
UPDATE: Affected segment of K-99 north of Emporia reopens after semi incident
Traffic on Kansas Highway 99 was blocked in both directions six miles north of Emporia after a traffic incident Friday morning. A turbine blade was northbound on Highway 99 and rounding past the junct...
Jan 31, 2020
