Category Archives: News
Lyon County inmate captured after not returning from work release assignment
A Lyon County inmate faces more charges after allegedly leaving a work release assignment last week. Bret Fallis was out on work release but failed to return to the Lyon County Jail until his arrest a...
Nov 19, 2019
Planned power outage to affect Lyon-Coffey Electric customers east of Emporia
A number of Lyon-Coffey Electric customers have been told to expect a power outage Tuesday. The outage will go from 12-6 pm, according to the company. Most of the affected customers are out of the KVO...
Nov 19, 2019
Heating issues main focus of Emporia Recreation Commission monthly meeting
An update on the Lee Beran Recreation Center’s heating system highlighted discussions during the Emporia Recreation Commission’s monthly meeting Monday. According to Rec Director Tom McEvo...
Nov 19, 2019
Emporia Symphony Orchestra to focus upcoming concert on diversity
The Emporia Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming concert will showcase the spirit of diversity within the Emporia community Tuesday evening. A Symphonic Kaleidoscope: Celebrating Diversity in Emporia w...
Nov 18, 2019
Concerns mentioned about industrial flex zoning plans -- especially for Industrial Park IV
Current discussions on changes to different zoning designations will continue through early December, and a potentially new category may well have more significant talks coming down the road. Last wee...
Nov 18, 2019
Emporia FD investigating after possible gas station fire
A possible electrical fire at an Emporia gas station is being investigated. Emporia Fire went to Casey’s East at Sixth and Whildin just after 11 am. Battalion Chief Ryan Conley says an electrica...
Nov 18, 2019
US Congressional Candidate Troy Waymaster stops by ESU on campaign trail
Republican Congressional candidate Troy Waymaster stopped through Emporia Saturday to cheer on the Emporia State Hornets and get to know his potential constituents. Waymaster, a native of Russel Kansa...
Nov 18, 2019
FHCHC Board of Directors plans Tuesday meeting
The Flint Hills Community Health Center’s Board of Directors will have its monthly meeting this week. Board members will hear the standard finance report and will also receive the regular report...
Nov 18, 2019
More water valve work coming for part of southeast Emporia
Parts of southeast Emporia affected by water valve work earlier this month can expect similar work Tuesday. Emporia Public Works will replace a valve at the corner of East and Quail Creek. The project...
Nov 18, 2019
Emporia's first Type 1 Diabetes Awareness Walk brings good crowd to Flinthills Mall
The fight against Type 1 diabetes took on a new level Sunday with Emporia’s first-ever Type 1 Diabetes Awareness Walk at Flinthills Mall. Causes of Type 1 are currently unknown, but the end resu...
Nov 18, 2019
