Category Archives: News
Local US Postal Worker taken to Newman Regional Health as precautionary method following minor accident Saturday
A United States Postal Worker voluntarily went to Newman Regional Health after a minor accident in southwest Emporia Saturday afternoon. Crews were called out to 625 West 5th Avenue for a reported two...
Jul 27, 2019
Open house at ESU's Schallenkamp Hall gives public viewing of new residence hall
Emporia State University’s newest residence building, Schallenkamp Hall, opened its doors to the public Saturday for self-guided tours and to give incoming freshmen and idea of where they’...
Jul 27, 2019
Pioneer Bluffs preserves and presents history of ranching with National Day of the Cowboy activities Saturday.
Pioneer Bluffs held a special event Saturday afternoon recognizing the hard work and dedication of local cowboys and ranchers. The inaugural National Day of the Cowboy event was held at the center loc...
Jul 27, 2019
Sertoma Club Miniature train up and running following damage from multiple rounds of flooding
The Sertoma Club miniature train is now back up and running in Emporia. Repairs to the train’s track and track ballast were completed Friday evening according to Sertoma Club member Wes Matson. ...
Jul 27, 2019
UPDATE: Further details released on Saturday morning turnpike accident
One individual was hospitalized following a morning motorcycle crash on the Kansas Turnpike Saturday. Emergency personnel were called out to mile marker 128.8, roughly 2 miles from the Emporia tollboo...
Jul 27, 2019
Fifth annual Healthier Lyon County Park Crawl sees solid turnout Saturday
A beautiful morning provided the perfect workout setting at Peter Pan Park for the fifth annual Healthier Lyon County Park Crawl Saturday. Emporia and area residents convened at the park for a series ...
Jul 27, 2019
ESU opens doors to new Schallenkamp Hall with namesake in attendance at ribbon-cutting ceremony
The brand-new Schallenkamp Hall at Emporia State University got a verbal seal of approval from its namesake at a special ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday. Kay Schallenkamp, Emporia State’s 14th pr...
Jul 27, 2019
Get up and Get active at the park crawl super series event
The Healthier Lyon County hosts 5th annual Park Crawl event. Saturday morning starting at 7 am in Peter Pan Park, the super series event welcomes the community to join them on the quest for fitness. T...
Jul 27, 2019
Join with local forces at the "Disc Golf Scramble" event Saturday morning
The Emporia Police Benefit Association is holding a Disc Golf Scramble event this weekend. This Saturday morning, the Police Benefit Association will hold a disc golfing fundraiser for special Olympia...
Jul 26, 2019
Madison man drowns in western Wyoming Tuesday
A Madison man drowned Tuesday afternoon while fly fishing in western Wyoming. The Jackson Hole News and Guide reports 70-year-old Mark Osmondson of Madison was fishing on the Greys River, 16 miles upr...
Jul 26, 2019
