Category Archives: News
UPDATE: Emporia's Veterans Day parade canceled; power outages develop from Olpe to Hamilton
Veterans Day will definitely feel like winter with biting cold and blustery conditions all day, and the conditions have prompted organizers of certain Veterans Day activities to either head indoors fo...
Nov 10, 2019
VFW Post No. 1980 packed for fundraising concert
The Save the V effort took yet another step forward with a fundraising concert Saturday night. The concert featuring the band Just Passing Through, as well as a gun raffle and 50-50 raffle, packed the...
Nov 10, 2019
Weather, new activities spur record turnout at annual Freedom Fest
Freedom Fest 2019 was promised to be bigger, better and stronger than before — and it lived up to its billing. New activities — including a 10-mile run and 12-mile ruck march, where partic...
Nov 10, 2019
Quilts of Gratitude fills Bowyer Community Building with ceremony Saturday
Quilts of Gratitude took place Saturday at the Bowyer Community Building and the quilts, the veterans, and the ceremony can all be described in the same way – outstandingly beautiful. This year&...
Nov 9, 2019
UPDATE: Certain details pending after semi crash kills cattle near Emporia
An investigation continues into a semi crash that killed several head of cattle near Emporia early Saturday morning. Kansas Highway Patrol troopers say the semi went off the Turnpike five miles southw...
Nov 9, 2019
Local lawmakers: Legislature has to be fiscally responsible after projected revenues revised upward
State officials are expecting more money available for programs and services in coming years. The Consensus Estimating Group has boosted its estimates for fiscal 2020, the current fiscal year, and fis...
Nov 9, 2019
Country music legends Lee Greenwood, Crystal Gayle captivate sold-out Granada show
Whether separate or together, country music icons Lee Greenwood and Crystal Gayle entertained a sold-out concert at the Granada Theatre. Your browser does not support the audio element. Greenwood and ...
Nov 9, 2019
Trio of business burglary suspects all set for trial dates after hearings Friday
Potential trial dates for two men and a woman are now on the Lyon County docket after two Emporia businesses were allegedly robbed earlier this year - including one business allegedly hit twice within...
Nov 8, 2019
Annual Quilts of Gratitude Ceremony happening Saturday
The gratitude of local citizens for the service of our veterans will be on full display Saturday morning. The annual Quilts of Gratitude presentation will be taking place as a part of the weekend cont...
Nov 8, 2019
SOS Holiday Drive underway; Donations accepted through Dec. 13
Tis the season for giving and SOS is looking to give each of their clients a memorable holiday. The annual SOS Holiday Drive is currently underway and local residents have the opportunity to get invol...
Nov 8, 2019
