Category Archives: News
Bridge replacement near Bushong, RES Americas work outside Reading to adjust traffic patterns
Several road projects in Lyon County are either taking place later this week or are already underway. The Lyon County Highway Department has closed Road G from Roads 330 to 340. A bridge replacement i...
Nov 13, 2019
Motions hearing set this week for armed robbery suspect with trial looming later this month
An armed robbery suspect has a court hearing in Emporia on Thursday. Harold Stewart has a motions hearing at 4 pm in Lyon County District Court. Stewart was charged with one count of aggravated robber...
Nov 13, 2019
NRH veteran healthcare presentation fills American Legion Post 5 Tuesday evening
Just a day after Veteran’s Day, Newman Regional Health hosted a special community presentation centered on veteran health care Tuesday evening. American Legion Post #5 served as the venue for th...
Nov 13, 2019
No significant injuries reported following two-vehicle accident Tuesday
Two individuals refused medical transport following an injury accident at the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Constitution Tuesday afternoon. Emergency personnel was called to the area following a co...
Nov 12, 2019
USD 253 Board of Education holding first meeting since approval of $78 million bond question Wednesday
The USD 253 Board of Education are set to approve the issuance of bonds Wednesday night, following approval by local voters during the general election on Nov. 5 Local voters approved the $78 million ...
Nov 12, 2019
KDWPT Secretary discusses department efforts with Emporia Rotary Club Tuesday
The Emporia Rotary Club welcomed Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks and Tourism Secretary Brad Loveless as the featured speaker for their afternoon meeting Tuesday. Loveless’ presentation focus...
Nov 12, 2019
Two hurt, arrested after alleged meth use triggers reported stabbing incident in Greenwood County
A report of a stabbing incident in Greenwood County over the weekend led to two people being both hurt and arrested afterward. Greenwood County Sheriff Heath Samuels says dispatchers received an emerg...
Nov 12, 2019
Jam packed agenda awaits Emporia City Commissioners during Wednesday study session
An update from state officials will lead off a jam-packed agenda for the Emporia City Commission’s study session Wednesday morning. Following the update, commissioners will launch into a series ...
Nov 12, 2019
L-CAT poised to see ridership increase locally and regionally
Lyon County Area Transportation is poised to end 2019 with slightly higher general ridership than last year — and it’s well on its way to expanding its reach beyond Kansas. General ridersh...
Nov 12, 2019
Clean audit, facility updates highlight USD 252 board meeting
The USD 252 Southern Lyon County Board of Education got several updates during its meeting Monday night. One of the updates involved facility improvements, which overall have been underway for about t...
Nov 12, 2019
