Category Archives: News
Spike in gas prices may be temporary
Local gas prices are on the way up, but even with geopolitical tensions halfway around the world our prices are well below where they were last year. Gas prices were sitting between $2.28 and $2.32 a ...
Sep 18, 2019
Emporia PD offers more details about Monday's bike-SUV crash
The Emporia Police Department has released more information about Monday’s accident involving a bicycle and SUV in eastern Emporia. Police Sgt. Lisa Sage says 21-year-old Nicole Gannon of Empori...
Sep 18, 2019
Residents urged to honor Mackenzie Payne's memory by donating blood Sunday
Emporians are encouraged to give blood and honor the memory of the late Mackenzie Payne this weekend. The blood drive will be from 11 am to 5 pm Sunday at Flinthills Mall next to the B&B Theatre....
Sep 18, 2019
Low-interest SBA loans now available for area counties after severe weather
Some area businesses or non-profits impacted by severe storms and flooding from earlier this year — and actually dating back to last fall — can now take advantage of low-interest federal l...
Sep 18, 2019
USDA offering disaster aid to Coffey, Osage counties after flooding and tornadoes
The United States Department of Agriculture is granting $150 million to rural communities affected by recent natural disasters. Congressman Steve Watkins says residents in Coffey and Osage counties ar...
Sep 18, 2019
Wind farm tour, road viewing among agenda highlights for Lyon County Commission meeting
Lyon County commissioners have a range of focal points for their weekly action meeting Thursday. At the end of the meeting, commissioners will take their latest tour of the Reading Wind Energy site. C...
Sep 18, 2019
Big Four reunion taking place Saturday
The 11th annual Big Four reunion is among the big list of activities taking place this weekend. Activities will be from 11 am to 2 pm at the American Legion Post 5, 2921 West 12th. Lunch will be cater...
Sep 18, 2019
Broadband summit at ESU on Thursday to feature FCC chair
Federal Communications Commission Chair Ajit Pai is coming to Emporia on Thursday. Pai will be the featured guest at a special roundtable discussion on broadband internet access at Emporia State Unive...
Sep 18, 2019
Emporia Fire Department investigating cause of tractor fire in west Emporia Tuesday
The Emporia Fire Department is currently looking into the cause of a tractor fire which developed in west Emporia Tuesday evening. Emporia Fire and Lyon County EMS responded to report of a tractor fir...
Sep 17, 2019
Governor uses Constitution to highlight need for compromise, responsibility to engage in civil service
Governor Laura Kelly encouraged middle school and high school students attending Emporia State University’s Constitution Day to take some lessons from the document as they work in group settings...
Sep 17, 2019
