Category Archives: News
ESU Alum Drew Shirley keynotes the George R.R. Pflaum lecture Saturday
This year’s Emporia State University George R.R. Pflaum Memorial Lecture was presented by ESU Alum Drew Shirley, an actor and director who currently resides in Chicago. Shirley graduated with hi...
Nov 23, 2019
Man accused of attempted aggravated battery enters no-contest plea Friday; Sentencing in January
Sentencing has been set for early next year in an aggravated battery case which originated inside the Lyon County Jail in May. Marcel Wamser pleaded no contest to attempted aggravated battery inside L...
Nov 22, 2019
Law enforcement reminding drivers to buckle up and arrive safely over Holiday season
With millions of drivers getting set to travel for the holiday season, local law enforcement is looking to ensure everyone reaches their destination safely. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, beg...
Nov 22, 2019
Salvation Army kicks off 2019 Red Kettle Campaign Friday
Emporia’s Salvation Army will be looking to raise $63,000 through its annual Red Kettle Campaign this year. The goal was announced by Salvation Army Cpt. Deb Thompson Friday during the official ...
Nov 22, 2019
KDHE lifts boil water advisory for Chase County RWD No. 1
Residents of northeast Chase County affected by a boil water advisory this week can now use their water without extra steps. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has lifted a boil water adv...
Nov 22, 2019
VFW Post 1980 schedules full day of fundraising activities Saturday
Saturday is a big day for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1980 as the Save the V fundraising drive continues. The Veterans for Vets disc golf tournament will take place at Peter Pan Park. Check-in w...
Nov 22, 2019
Harvest Home Festival to fill Anderson Building, benefit numerous groups
Messiah Lutheran Church has its 23rd annual Harvest Home Festival and Benefit Auction coming Saturday to the Fairgrounds Anderson Building. Pastor Eddie Hosch says he’s impressed by how the cong...
Nov 22, 2019
Coffey County K-9 found after briefly running off
The Coffey County Sheriff’s Office had a few tense hours Wednesday when K-9 Buck ran off while on assignment. The Sheriff’s Office says Buck and his handler were working in the LeRoy area ...
Nov 22, 2019
Vaping trends, health concerns addressed during Healthier Lyon County-organized discussion
The immediate and future medical concerns about vaping were discussed in a special meeting organized by Healthier Lyon County on Thursday night. Dr. Michael Kim, a research assistant professor at the ...
Nov 22, 2019
Light wintry mix possible areawide; widespread travel issues not expected
Light wintry precipitation is possible at times through Friday. Off-and-on precipitation is possible, with maybe a dusting to an inch of snowfall through the morning hours. Patchy sleet is also possib...
Nov 22, 2019
