Category Archives: News
Last-minute delay announced in robbery trial
Trial will not take place as scheduled Monday for an armed robbery suspect. Trial in the case against Harold Stewart was supposed to begin with jury selection shortly after 9 am, but a last-minute hea...
Nov 24, 2019
Residents support VFW Post 1980 through disc golf tourney, game event, concert
The Save the V drive benefiting the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1980 took on a few different forms Saturday. Fundraising was generated by a disc golf tournament, game event and concert. Totals are p...
Nov 24, 2019
Anderson Building packed for Harvest Home Festival, Benefit Auction
The Messiah Lutheran Church Harvest Home Festival and Benefit Auction typically fills the Fairgrounds Anderson Building, and Saturday was no exception. Organizer Greg Larson says at least 50 people we...
Nov 24, 2019
Conway snags over $900 in food during Rotary Club's first-ever Grocery Grab
Imagine having the chance to cram as many grocery items as you can in five minutes. Carolee Conway had that chance Saturday as part of the Rotary Club of Emporia’s first-ever Grocery Grab at Goo...
Nov 24, 2019
ESU holds 14th annual High School Honors Band Concert on Saturday
Emporia State university gave select high school band students a chance to perform for the public during the ESU Highschool Honors Band Concert on Saturday. Select students from 19 different high scho...
Nov 23, 2019
ESU Alum Drew Shirley keynotes the George R.R. Pflaum lecture Saturday
This year’s Emporia State University George R.R. Pflaum Memorial Lecture was presented by ESU Alum Drew Shirley, an actor and director who currently resides in Chicago. Shirley graduated with hi...
Nov 23, 2019
Man accused of attempted aggravated battery enters no-contest plea Friday; Sentencing in January
Sentencing has been set for early next year in an aggravated battery case which originated inside the Lyon County Jail in May. Marcel Wamser pleaded no contest to attempted aggravated battery inside L...
Nov 22, 2019
Law enforcement reminding drivers to buckle up and arrive safely over Holiday season
With millions of drivers getting set to travel for the holiday season, local law enforcement is looking to ensure everyone reaches their destination safely. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, beg...
Nov 22, 2019
Salvation Army kicks off 2019 Red Kettle Campaign Friday
Emporia’s Salvation Army will be looking to raise $63,000 through its annual Red Kettle Campaign this year. The goal was announced by Salvation Army Cpt. Deb Thompson Friday during the official ...
Nov 22, 2019
KDHE lifts boil water advisory for Chase County RWD No. 1
Residents of northeast Chase County affected by a boil water advisory this week can now use their water without extra steps. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has lifted a boil water adv...
Nov 22, 2019
