Category Archives: News
Lebo driver hits Ottawa resident, vehicle after sliding on ice near Kansas City
A Lebo man was involved in an injury crash near Kansas City early Monday, and weather conditions apparently played a role in the wreck. The Kansas Highway Patrol’s crash log says 30-year-old Der...
Nov 12, 2019
UPDATE: Deer carcass on roadway leads to vehicle accident and subsequent water rescue Monday
One woman escaped serious injury following a vehicle-deer accident which led to a water rescue call Monday evening. According to a news release from the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, 42-year-old...
Nov 12, 2019
Chase County celebrates Veterans Day at CCJSHS with guest speaker, Steve Dieker
The Chase County All Veterans Memorial Veterans Day Ceremony drew a large crowd of veterans, students, and community members to the gymnasium of Chase County Junior/Senior High School on Monday aftern...
Nov 11, 2019
Weather forces cancellation of Emporia's Veterans Day parade, but memorial service well attended
Despite less than ideal conditions, area residents turned out in droves to honor military service personnel past and present with Emporia’s Veterans Day activities. Mother Nature was not kind to...
Nov 11, 2019
2019 Emporia Community Foundation Match Day fundraiser sees strong turnout despite unfavorable weather conditions
Bitter weather conditions did not slow down the progress of 25 community organizations taking part in the annual Emporia Community Foundation Matchday. Once again this year’s fundraiser offers l...
Nov 11, 2019
Lyon County Crime Stoppers offers reward for information on stolen trailer
A cash reward is being offered for information regarding the theft of a trailer in Emporia last week. According to a news release from the Emporia Police Department the trailer was reported stolen las...
Nov 11, 2019
UPDATE: Slick travel conditions lead to pair of injury crashes in Lyon County
Separate crashes in Lyon County resulted in two people needing medical attention at Newman Regional Health on Veterans Day. The first crash was reported shortly after 5:30 am on US Highway 56 near Roa...
Nov 11, 2019
Home of the Brave Celebration brings people to North Lyon County Veterans Memorial
Bushong honored fallen veterans on Sunday during the North Lyon County Veterans Memorial Home of the Brave celebration. The service featured a number of war re-enactors to entertain and educate the pu...
Nov 11, 2019
All Veteran's Tribute activities continue Sunday with student essay and poster contest
The winners of the 2019 All Veteran’s Poster and Essay contest answered a very important question during this year’s competition, “How do you Honor Veterans?” Area students fro...
Nov 10, 2019
Schedule adjustments for Monday, Nov. 11
Several schedule adjustments have been reported for Monday. Veterans Day *Emporia's parade canceled. Memorial service moved from All Veterans Memorial to Lyon County Fairgrounds Anderson Building. Sta...
Nov 10, 2019
