Category Archives: News
Halls of the Granada filled with holiday sounds from Lonestar & Phil Vassar
Lonestar and Phil Vasser brought their unique blend of country and Christmas music to the Emporia Granada Theatre Saturday night. Your browser does not support the audio element. An eager audience pac...
Dec 15, 2019
Second annual Brianna Mundy Scholarship Christmas Ball fills Bowyer Building with joy and cheer Saturday
The newest addition to Emporia State University’s long list of available scholarships may be growing soon thanks to the efforts of organizers and charitable donors to the second annual Brianna M...
Dec 15, 2019
Emporia Public Library marks 150th anniversary celebration with announcement of major policy change
As Saturday marked the official 150th anniversary of the Emporia Public Library, Jan. 1, 2020 will see some massive changes for the Emporia institution. During the official anniversary party held at t...
Dec 14, 2019
UPDATE: National Weather Service extends advisories as potential snow totals rise
The National Weather Service is anticipating heavier snow totals may be impacting the local area than originally thought Sunday. Original projections called for accumulations possibly as high as 4 inc...
Dec 14, 2019
Emporia State Graduates over 500 during winter commencement activities
Over 500 graduate and undergraduate students from Emporia State University received their degrees as a part of winter commencement ceremonies on Friday and Saturday. Commencement activities kicked off...
Dec 14, 2019
Local first responders/law enforcement unite to support Salvation Army Saturday
A little competition never hurt anyone, especially when it’s for a great cause. To this purpose, local law enforcement and emergency responders were stationed throughout Emporia Saturday for the...
Dec 14, 2019
Snow Place Like Christmas took over the Lyon County History Center Saturday morning
The second annual Snow Place Like Christmas brought holiday joy to the Lyon County History Center on Saturday morning. While the History Center was the venue for the event, Parents as Teachers actuall...
Dec 14, 2019
Schedule adjustments for Saturday, Dec. 14
A schedule adjustment has been reported for Saturday. Community events *Phil Vassar and Lonestar concert delayed from 7 pm start to 8 pm start. If you have schedule adjustments to report, whether they...
Dec 14, 2019
Teens hurt after early-Saturday crash near Emporia
Two teenagers were treated at Newman Regional Health and later released after a rollover crash north of Emporia shortly after midnight Saturday. Lyon County Deputy Nathan Rankin says a car driven by 1...
Dec 14, 2019
Emporia Senior Center's first Christmas Gala a resounding success
Large crowds gathered for the Emporia Senior Center’s inaugural Christmas Gala making the holiday event a large community success. Seats were filled just after the doors opened at 5:30 pm on Fri...
Dec 14, 2019
