Category Archives: News
With New Hampshire primary looming, ESU professor says fallout continues after Iowa Democrat caucus
As the presidential election process moves to its second stop, the repercussions from Iowa’s Democratic caucus last week continue to be felt. Pete Buttigieg eventually claimed first with 26.2 pe...
Feb 10, 2020
VFW Post 1980 Chili Cook-Off/Feed aids in fundraising efforts with a tasty feast and live music
The ongoing efforts continue for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1980 as they continue to fundraise after discovering financial discrepancies over the past several years. While the VFW Post 1980 was...
Feb 9, 2020
Northern Heights architectural review among lead items for USD 251 board meeting
The USD 251 North Lyon County Board of Education's next meeting will be at a special location and time. The board is meeting at 6:15 pm at Northern Heights High School to highlight an architectural re...
Feb 9, 2020
USD 252 board to discuss emergency management communications as part of Monday meeting
Numerous items are on the USD 252 Southern Lyon County Board of Education agenda for a meeting Monday night. Board members will discuss emergency management communications matters, use of the Thoughte...
Feb 9, 2020
KTA approves infrastructure projects northeast of Emporia
The Kansas Turnpike Authority has approved two contracts for upcoming construction work northeast of Emporia. Wildcat Construction and Subsidiaries of Wichita won a contract to redeck and raise the Ka...
Feb 9, 2020
Deputies: Saturday night stabbing reported at NRH, developed during fight in southeast Emporia
Lyon County deputies say one person was stabbed in southeast Emporia late Saturday night. Deputy Nathan Rankin says law enforcement responded to Newman Regional Health around 11 pm after a reported st...
Feb 9, 2020
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation annual banquet auction continues to support group's efforts
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s mission of ensuring the future of the elk population and their habitat was further supported after Saturday night’s benefit auction. The Rocky Mountain ...
Feb 9, 2020
Renowned children's author discusses importance of creativity with literacy during special appearance Saturday
Local educators, literacy lovers and young readers had the chance to expand their creativity thanks to a special appearance in Emporia Saturday by renowned children’s author Alastair Heim. Heim ...
Feb 8, 2020
Sauder Alumni Center hosts first legislative dialogue of the year
The first legislative dialogue of the year drew quite the crowd to the Sauder Alumni Center Saturday morning. In attendance were Kansas Senate Vice President Jeff Longbine, 60th District Representativ...
Feb 8, 2020
Troop 157 feed the masses with annual pancake breakfast fundraiser Saturday
Pancakes flew off the griddle Saturday as Troop 157 B and 157G hosted their annual pancake feed. Troop 157 committee leader Leon Bryson says events, such as Saturday’s, provides troop members wi...
Feb 8, 2020
