Category Archives: News
Random Acts of Patriotism ready for this year's demonstration to honor those affected by 9/11 terrorist attacks
Every year, Random Acts of Patriotism sets up a public display on Interstate-35 in remembrance of the lives lost on the terrorist attacks of 9/11, as well as to commemorate the brave first responders ...
Sep 04, 2019
Preliminary and pretrial hearings set for October following separate hearings in Lyon County District Court
A man accused of sexual activity with a teenager will be back in Lyon County District Court in October. Following a review hearing in district court Tuesday afternoon, Lucio Meza-Oliva was set for a p...
Sep 03, 2019
Walmart changing gun sales policy, requesting no open carry following mass shooting incidents
It has been over a month since an individual walked into a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, and opened fire, killing 22 individuals. Tuesday, Walmart Chief Executive Officer and President Doug McMillon offi...
Sep 03, 2019
As Emporians continue tree cleanup from Friday's storms, local arborists urge residents to trim trees regularly
Emporians have scrambled to get tree debris cleared after powerful thunderstorms blew through town early Friday. Local arborists have been swamped as they try to meet the sudden demand. Randy Wellnitz...
Sep 03, 2019
Emporian facing charges of aggravated burglary, aggravated battery
An Emporia man has a preliminary hearing Wednesday on a series of charges, including aggravated burglary and aggravated battery, after an alleged incident a year ago. Michael Koy, 29, faces charges af...
Sep 03, 2019
Business burglary suspect has motions hearing on Wednesday docket
A motions hearing is coming Wednesday in a local business burglary case. Nicholas Allen Hall already has potential trial dates of Oct. 28 or Dec. 12 for alleged involvement in the TP Jewelry and Pawn ...
Sep 03, 2019
Downtown Emporia sanitary sewer project continues
Nearly five months after starting, Emporia’s downtown sanitary sewer project is continuing in residential areas. At the same time, more work is taking place in the commercial core. Main Street D...
Sep 03, 2019
Emporia City Commission to accept award from Kansas Department of Transportation Wednesday
Road and street improvements will be the major topic for Emporia City Commissioners during their action session Wednesday afternoon. At the top of the agenda will be the acceptance of the Kansas Depar...
Sep 03, 2019
Emporia Christian School adds cross country; new technology as new school year begins
Emporia Christian School is having a smooth start to the 2019 academic year. Principal Trisha Fullerton says there are new ventures at the school, including a cross country team as a partnership with ...
Sep 03, 2019
Babes on Bikes donation helping Emporia High cycling club
Nine hundred dollars will go a long way to help the fledgling Emporia High School bike club. The group was grateful for donations generated through the first-ever Why Not Tri event last month as organ...
Sep 03, 2019
