Category Archives: News
Quilts of Gratitude fills Bowyer Community Building with ceremony Saturday
Quilts of Gratitude took place Saturday at the Bowyer Community Building and the quilts, the veterans, and the ceremony can all be described in the same way – outstandingly beautiful. This year&...
Nov 09, 2019
UPDATE: Certain details pending after semi crash kills cattle near Emporia
An investigation continues into a semi crash that killed several head of cattle near Emporia early Saturday morning. Kansas Highway Patrol troopers say the semi went off the Turnpike five miles southw...
Nov 09, 2019
Local lawmakers: Legislature has to be fiscally responsible after projected revenues revised upward
State officials are expecting more money available for programs and services in coming years. The Consensus Estimating Group has boosted its estimates for fiscal 2020, the current fiscal year, and fis...
Nov 09, 2019
Country music legends Lee Greenwood, Crystal Gayle captivate sold-out Granada show
Whether separate or together, country music icons Lee Greenwood and Crystal Gayle entertained a sold-out concert at the Granada Theatre. Your browser does not support the audio element. Greenwood and ...
Nov 09, 2019
Trio of business burglary suspects all set for trial dates after hearings Friday
Potential trial dates for two men and a woman are now on the Lyon County docket after two Emporia businesses were allegedly robbed earlier this year - including one business allegedly hit twice within...
Nov 08, 2019
Annual Quilts of Gratitude Ceremony happening Saturday
The gratitude of local citizens for the service of our veterans will be on full display Saturday morning. The annual Quilts of Gratitude presentation will be taking place as a part of the weekend cont...
Nov 08, 2019
SOS Holiday Drive underway; Donations accepted through Dec. 13
Tis the season for giving and SOS is looking to give each of their clients a memorable holiday. The annual SOS Holiday Drive is currently underway and local residents have the opportunity to get invol...
Nov 08, 2019
Water service restored to part of southeast Emporia after valve work
Parts of southeast Emporia were bracing for water service to be offline for most of Friday as part of a planned repair project. It turns out water service was restored before noon. Residents in a box ...
Nov 08, 2019
Arts Center Director participates in The Price is Right
Emporia Arts Center Director Dawn Young got to hear some of the most iconic words in American game show history during a trip to Los Angeles earlier this summer. Your browser does not support the audi...
Nov 08, 2019
Precious few tickets left for Lee Greenwood/Crystal Gayle concert
The All Veterans Tribute weekend kicks off Friday night with a big concert in downtown Emporia. The Granada Theatre welcomes country music legends Lee Greenwood and Crystal Gayle for a show starting a...
Nov 08, 2019
