Category Archives: News
UPDATE: High wind warnings added to growing list of wind related advisories Tuesday
Outdoor burning will be strongly discouraged or flat-out banned Tuesday due to weather conditions. Strong southerly winds are combining with dry grasses and low humidity levels to push the fire danger...
Nov 26, 2019
Organizers expecting great turnout for 2019 Walnut Turkey Day Dash
As the community prepares to sit down for Thanksgiving dinner Thursday, Walnut Elementary School is reminding the community to come get in a good run before digging in. The annual Walnut Turkey Day Da...
Nov 26, 2019
Ignite Emporia seeking investment from Emporia City Commission
The Emporia City Commission is considering a contribution to the Ignite Emporia program following discussions during their recent study session Tuesday morning. According to Emporia Area Chamber of Co...
Nov 26, 2019
Congressman Marshall visiting Emporia on Wednesday
Kansas Congressman Roger Marshall is making a swing through Emporia this week. Marshall plans to visit Emporia’s Hostess production facility as part of his time in town Wednesday. Marshall was l...
Nov 26, 2019
Zoning matters, emergency radio infrastructure to highlight Lyon County Commission meeting
Lyon County commissioners have a busy action meeting Wednesday. Commissioners have two zoning matters to discuss and possibly approve. Commissioners will discuss a minor plat application and a possibl...
Nov 26, 2019
Emporia FD: BBQ briquettes lead to Polycart fire
Two Polycarts met their demise after a small fire near the Emporia State University campus early Tuesday morning. Originally, a brush fire was reported at 1111 Market shortly after 1:30 am but fire cr...
Nov 26, 2019
Camp Alexander Road closed for maintenance
Camp Alexander Road is closed until next week. The Lyon County Highway Department officially has closed Road P-2 from Road 175 north about a quarter-mile. The road turns east and becomes P-5 as it goe...
Nov 26, 2019
NRH board, Lyon County Commission set for joint meeting
The Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees will have special guests for its meeting Wednesday. Lyon County commissioners and staff will attend the meeting, which begins at noon at the hospital’...
Nov 26, 2019
Traffic adjustments in place for downtown Emporia's West Sixth Avenue water main project
Eastbound traffic using Sixth Avenue to get through downtown Emporia will have a significant traffic pattern shift this week. The city of Emporia is starting work to install a new water main in the 10...
Nov 26, 2019
Emporia City Commission study session coming Tuesday
The Emporia City Commission will be holding their weekly meeting a bit earlier this week. The commission will meet Tuesday morning and will focus discussions on the potential vacation of two county ro...
Nov 26, 2019
