Category Archives: News
Governmental update, sewer line repairs and website proposal highlight city commission agenda Wednesday
Emporia City Commissioners had a lengthy study session Wednesday morning, covering a range of topics at both the local and state levels. Kansas Senate Vice President Jeff Longbine, along with 60th Dis...
Nov 13, 2019
Lyon County election results almost totally certified
Lyon County’s general election was officially held last week, but the final results won’t be completely in the books until Thursday. Virtually all the results have been certified as part o...
Nov 13, 2019
Governor's Conference on Water provides lessons in sustainability, profitability, technology
People attending the Governor’s Water Conference last week are processing the updates provided and the lessons learned during the two-day conference in Wichita. 60th District Representative Mark...
Nov 13, 2019
KHP increases number of cattle killed by semi crash outside Emporia
The Kansas Highway Patrol is increasing the number of cattle killed in Saturday’s semi crash southwest of Emporia. Capt. Joe Bott says roughly half the load of 36 cattle were killed, either dire...
Nov 13, 2019
Bridge replacement near Bushong, RES Americas work outside Reading to adjust traffic patterns
Several road projects in Lyon County are either taking place later this week or are already underway. The Lyon County Highway Department has closed Road G from Roads 330 to 340. A bridge replacement i...
Nov 13, 2019
Motions hearing set this week for armed robbery suspect with trial looming later this month
An armed robbery suspect has a court hearing in Emporia on Thursday. Harold Stewart has a motions hearing at 4 pm in Lyon County District Court. Stewart was charged with one count of aggravated robber...
Nov 13, 2019
NRH veteran healthcare presentation fills American Legion Post 5 Tuesday evening
Just a day after Veteran’s Day, Newman Regional Health hosted a special community presentation centered on veteran health care Tuesday evening. American Legion Post #5 served as the venue for th...
Nov 13, 2019
No significant injuries reported following two-vehicle accident Tuesday
Two individuals refused medical transport following an injury accident at the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Constitution Tuesday afternoon. Emergency personnel was called to the area following a co...
Nov 12, 2019
USD 253 Board of Education holding first meeting since approval of $78 million bond question Wednesday
The USD 253 Board of Education are set to approve the issuance of bonds Wednesday night, following approval by local voters during the general election on Nov. 5 Local voters approved the $78 million ...
Nov 12, 2019
KDWPT Secretary discusses department efforts with Emporia Rotary Club Tuesday
The Emporia Rotary Club welcomed Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks and Tourism Secretary Brad Loveless as the featured speaker for their afternoon meeting Tuesday. Loveless’ presentation focus...
Nov 12, 2019
