Category Archives: News
NRC Confirmatory Order details action steps after falsified record incident at Wolf Creek
The federal government has outlined certain action steps for Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation after an investigation unveiled a falsified cleaning and inspection record from 2016. The Nuclear ...
Jul 19, 2019
Newman Regional Health getting set for final Denim and Diamonds pre-events
Events in the Emporia community are continuing to benefit the Denim and Diamonds Fundraiser leading up to the annual Gala in two weeks. Pre events began in May with the BBQ kickoff at Newman Regional ...
Jul 19, 2019
Westar working to avoid equipment, personnel shutdowns as extreme heat continues
Power companies have been doing their best to avoid shutdowns — both of their equipment and employees — as the excessive heat continues across most of Kansas. Westar spokesperson Gina Penz...
Jul 19, 2019
Charges filed against two people in Kari's Diamonds burglary
Preliminary hearings are coming next week for two people accused of breaking into an Emporia jewelry store. Lesli Cheyenne Fontenot and Nicholas Allen Hall have hearings Wednesday in Lyon County Distr...
Jul 19, 2019
One arrested, details pending after Wednesday night chase
One person has been arrested after a police pursuit in southeast Emporia this week. The chase began Wednesday night near Logan Avenue Elementary and ended near the school. Further details are currentl...
Jul 19, 2019
Pavement work completed on West 12th between Lincoln and Prairie
The heavy work is done on part of West 12th after road resurfacing work this week. New asphalt pavement has been installed from Prairie to Lincoln, wrapping up a process that started Monday as crews m...
Jul 19, 2019
Unemployment holds below 4 percent for Emporia, Lyon County and Kansas
Unemployment continues at a low pace in Kansas. Department of Labor economist Emilie Doerksen says the June jobless rate dipped slightly from May. Your browser does not support the audio element. The ...
Jul 19, 2019
KDHE outlines new vaccination requirements for school-aged children
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is adjusting the list of required vaccinations for K-12 students heading into the 2019-2020 academic year. KDHE Secretary Lee Norman says students enter...
Jul 19, 2019
End in sight for current heat wave, but Friday conditions could be the steamiest we've seen this year
The good news: our current heat wave is ending soon. The bad news: Friday could be the hottest day of the four-day heat burst. Air temperatures will be back in the upper 90s Friday, but slightly highe...
Jul 19, 2019
Kansas Farm Management Association summary meeting provides future road-map for local ag producers
Ag producers, agents and economists convened at the Lyon County Fairgrounds Anderson Building Thursday night to gain insight into trends and the current standing of the ag economy. The Kansas Farm Man...
Jul 19, 2019
