Category Archives: News
Growth seen in DEBA's second Oktoberfest
Two years into the Downtown Emporia Bars Association’s Oktoberfest venture, it’s apparent the event is taking hold. A longer list of activities led to a larger turnout in the 10 block of W...
Oct 13, 2019
Banquet, auction raise funds for Twin Rivers Junior Shooting Sports
Twin Rivers Junior Shooting Sports added to its coffers Saturday so young shooters could have more opportunities in the sport. The organization held its annual banquet and auction at the Fairgrounds A...
Oct 13, 2019
Friends of Emporia Public Library Fall Book Sale opened its doors Saturday morning
Friends of the Emporia Public Library kicked off their Fall Book Sale on Saturday. For most, reading has taken second place to the internet. However, that’s not the case at the Emporia Public Li...
Oct 12, 2019
Turnout increases for second annual Gary Fuller Memorial Shootout
The turnout at Saturday’s Gary Fuller Memorial Shootout was double the original event last year. Over 40 people participated at the Fuller Shop northeast of Emporia, including 12 kids. The event...
Oct 12, 2019
Saturday's Lap the Lakes Gravel Grinder sees large group of cyclists despite frigid cold
Brave cyclists confronted the freezing weather Saturday morning with smiles on their faces for the third annual Lap the Lakes Gravel Grinder. Lap the Lakes gets its unique name for the course route th...
Oct 12, 2019
Accomplished jazz musicians Jack Mouse, Janice Borla raise funds for Granada Theatre with concert
It’s fair to say accomplished drummer Jack Mouse welcomed a chance to both play inside the Granada Theatre and raise funds for the facility with a special concert Friday night. Your browser does...
Oct 12, 2019
Cycling enthusiasts getting set to lap the lakes this weekend
The fifth annual Lap the Lakes Gravel Grinder is coming Saturday. Riders will launch from 717 Commercial Street at 8 am for either a 100 or 200 km bike ride which will take them around several local l...
Oct 11, 2019
Lyon County traffic stop leads to New York double murder conviction, Dateline feature
A non-injury crash outside Neosho Rapids last year led to the conviction of a former Texas police chief in New York State earlier this year — and the development of a Dateline feature that airs ...
Oct 11, 2019
Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas approves two separate motions during monthly meeting Friday
Discussions regarding zoning for two separate properties highlighted the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas’ monthly meeting Friday. The RDA voted to approve two separate mo...
Oct 11, 2019
Downtown Emporia Bars Association celebrating second annual Oktoberfest this weekend
The 10 block of West Seventh will be busy Saturday as the Downtown Emporia Bars Association holds its second annual Oktoberfest. The origins of the bar association and Emporia’s rendition of Okt...
Oct 11, 2019
