Category Archives: News
Northeast Kansas County Officials meeting happening in Emporia
Over 100 county officials from across northeast Kansas are spending time in Emporia on Friday. County officials from all disciplines and departments are in town for the Northeast Kansas County Officia...
Sep 06, 2019
Hope Links Us Together Suicide Prevention Walk to take place Saturday morning
Beacon for Hope is set to launch it’s third annual Hope Links Us Together Suicide Prevention Walk this weekend. The idea behind this event is to spread awareness for the available resources for ...
Sep 06, 2019
Olpe junior/senior high ribbon cutting marks end of district wide renovation project for USD 252
A near three-year renovation project for USD 252 Southern Lyon County officially came to an end Thursday morning with a special ribbon-cutting in Olpe. Superintendent Mike Argabright, along with repre...
Sep 05, 2019
Lyon County Commissioners provide directions for lease agreement between county and Westar Energy Thursday
A new lease agreement between Lyon County and Westar Energy will help provide additional infrastructure for the Lyon County public safety radio project. During their weekly action session Thursday mor...
Sep 05, 2019
Resentencing hearing set for Friday morning in child sex abuse case
One man accused of multiple child sex crimes and eventually convicted in Lyon County District Court will appear in court Friday for resentencing. In 2016, Hershel Kemp was convicted of molesting a the...
Sep 05, 2019
Increased early learning opportunities, new staff among highlights for USD 243 Lebo-Waverly
USD 243 Lebo-Waverly has expanded class offerings for young learners at the start of the 2019 school year. Part of that deals with simple numbers, according to Superintendent Corey Reece. Your browser...
Sep 05, 2019
New app lets residents report non-emergency railroad issues
Area law enforcement agencies are encouraging residents to use a new app if they see certain issues at railroad crossings. Burlington Northern Santa Fe has developed RailGuard, which lets residents re...
Sep 05, 2019
Scam suspects sought in Chase County
Chase County deputies are on the lookout for two men who allegedly scammed a restaurant clerk out of money recently. The Sheriff’s Office says two black males entered the Subway in Strong City o...
Sep 05, 2019
Suspect in Kari's Diamonds, TP Jewelry burglaries reaches plea agreement
One of two people accused in a string of business burglaries or attempted burglaries this past spring has reached a plea agreement with local prosecutors. Nicholas Allen Hall pleaded no contest to a s...
Sep 05, 2019
Emporia Public Library speaker series set to start next week
The Emporia Public Library is starting its 150th Anniversary speaker series this fall. The first two speakers will be Dennis Garcia, giving a presentation on his book “Marine, Public Servant, Ka...
Sep 04, 2019
