Category Archives: News
Was World War I really a four-year war?
The Veterans Roundtable held its annual discussion on Thursday with the Treaty of Versailles in the spotlight. The Veterans Roundtable began in 2002 and continues to serve as an outlet for community m...
Nov 08, 2019
UPDATE: House fire investigation to continue through weekend
It now appears it will be Monday at the earliest before the Emporia Fire investigation into a house fire Thursday night will be completed. Fire damaged a home at 405 Congress, with firefighters seeing...
Nov 08, 2019
City/County zoning administrators hold first Plan ELC-Z workshop Thursday
Clarification was the key focus of city and county zoning administrators during the first of four Plan ELC zoning workshops Thursday evening. Thursday's workshop focused on agriculture zoning and saw ...
Nov 08, 2019
Council Grove's Gathering in the Grove supporting artists Friday
Council grove is celebrating fine art with its 14th annual Gathering in the Grove art show and sale from Friday to Sunday. The event will feature a variety of art styles from glass art and paintings t...
Nov 07, 2019
'A fighting chance:' Recent donations give VFW Post 1980 opportunity to keep its building
Two weeks ago, Emporia’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1980 was in a serious financial hole. Failure to file certain paperwork with the Internal Revenue Service over a four-year period led t...
Nov 07, 2019
Veterans enjoy free breakfast at Emporia Senior Center as All Veterans Tribute continues
Area veterans had a chance to eat free breakfast at the Emporia Senior Center on Thursday as All Veterans Tribute activities continue. Senior Center Board President Anna Scharenberg says it was an hon...
Nov 07, 2019
Lyon County Commission approves purchase requests during weekly action session Thursday
Lyon County Commissioners approved the purchase of several items for the Lyon County Road and Bridge Department during their weekly action session Thursday morning. Lyon County Engineer Chip Woods mad...
Nov 07, 2019
NRH organizing veterans health care presentation Tuesday
Administrators at Newman Regional Health are urging veterans and family members to attend a special presentation on health care matters next week. The presentation is Tuesday evening and will help vet...
Nov 07, 2019
PlanELC city-county zoning input meetings begin Thursday
An important set of meetings on local zoning matters begins Thursday night. Emporia and Lyon County zoning officials are encouraging residents to give their thoughts on the latest potential updates to...
Nov 07, 2019
All Veterans Tribute event schedule marches on
The Straight No Chaser concert Wednesday was the latest event on Emporia’s All Veterans Tribute event schedule. Much more is coming over the next few days. A free breakfast for veterans begins a...
Nov 07, 2019
