Category Archives: News
Emporia Main Street nears end of annual Soldier Care Package drive
A number of soldiers overseas will have a brighter holiday season, thanks to donations collected over the past few weeks by Emporia Main Street. Main Street has been collecting a range of items, inclu...
Dec 06, 2019
Senior Center prepares for first Christmas Gala
The Emporia Senior Center is a week away from a big fundraising event. The Christmas Gala is coming up Dec. 13, and Director Ian Boyd says the event will feature a live auction with a number of items,...
Dec 06, 2019
ESU Theater presents radio production of A Christmas Carol Saturday
The Emporia State University Theater Department will once again present a holiday classic in a classic way Saturday evening. The annual A Christmas Carol Radio drama will be happening inside the Carl ...
Dec 06, 2019
Emporia men hurt in crash near Lebo on Thursday
Two Emporia men suffered minor injuries, but one was still transported for medical attention after a crash near Lebo on Thursday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says 62-year-old Michael Nogueras was southb...
Dec 06, 2019
Head-on wreck near Lyndon kills one person, hurts five
One person was killed and five others were hurt in a head-on crash near Lyndon on Thursday evening. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a northbound pickup driven by 20-year-old Darian Hess of Top...
Dec 06, 2019
Winter commencement schedule announced by FHTC
Flint Hills Technical College has announced its winter commencement schedule. Activities will take place at two locations Dec. 20. The Practical Nursing pin ceremony will take place at 4 pm at the Tru...
Dec 06, 2019
Plan ELC Zoning workshops conclude Thursday
City of Emporia and Lyon County Zoning administrators concluded their Plan ELC zoning regulation workshops Thursday evening. Thursday's topic focused on residential zoning and follows similar workshop...
Dec 06, 2019
Over 800 items of clothing donated through annual KVOE Mitten Trees
The gift of warm clothing can make a major difference to hundreds of people each year. Over the past month, the local community has helped give that gift those in need by donating to the annual KVOE M...
Dec 05, 2019
Merchant Street closed at Sixth as water main installation continues
Drivers accustomed to using Merchant Street at West Sixth will need to make some adjustments for the foreseeable future. Crews continue installing a 10-inch water main in the 10 block of West Sixth, a...
Dec 05, 2019
Lyon County Commission approves quote, rejects bid during weekly meeting
County Commissioners spent the majority of their weekly action meeting in private sessions Thursday morning. Before excusing themselves to executive sessions, commissioners approved a quote from TCS U...
Dec 05, 2019
