Category Archives: News
Full MealSpot schedule announced by USD 253
More MealSpot locations for the summer have been announced by Emporia Public Schools. On Friday, the Emporia Public Library announced it is serving lunches on Wednesdays in June and July. The school d...
May 19, 2019
USD 251 board selects new owner for Reading Elementary building, property
Reading Elementary has a new owner. On Friday night, the USD 251 North Lyon County Board of Education unanimously approved a $20,000 offer from Lions LLC. Additional details about the purchase, includ...
May 19, 2019
Candidate filings continue for upcoming election cycle
Another candidate has stepped forward for the upcoming election cycle. Matt Gehring filed Friday for USD 251 Position 3. He is currently facing off against incumbent Angela Anderson for that position....
May 19, 2019
Weaver Street repaving project set to begin Monday
If weather permits — and this week, that’s a big if — work is set to begin Monday to repair part of Weaver Street. Emporia City Clerk Kerry Sull says saw cutting and concrete pavemen...
May 19, 2019
WEATHER UPDATE: Cleanup continues after Saturday storms; flash flood watches posted areawide
The weather has not been in a forgiving mood recently. And it doesn’t look like that mood will improve this week. After two rounds of flooding this month, powerful storms brought wind damage to ...
May 19, 2019
Local law enforcement to participate in 2019 Click it or Ticket Campaign beginning Monday
As Memorial Day weekend quickly approaches, local law enforcement are gearing up to crack down on unrestrained drivers. The Click it or Ticket Campaign will be in full swing beginning May 20 and runni...
May 18, 2019
Flint Hills Technical College holds 2019 spring commencement Saturday
Family, friends and graduates filled White Auditorium Saturday morning for the 2019 Flint Hills Technical College spring commencement ceremony. Students in the automotive, dental hygiene, culinary art...
May 18, 2019
Cloudy skies do little to dampen spirits at 2019 Flatland Cruisers Car Show
Despite high winds and heavy rainfall Saturday, the Flatland Cruisers Car Show took place in downtown Emporia. Collectors and car enthusiasts alike filled commercial street for the annual event. The s...
May 18, 2019
UPDATE: Power outage numbers continue to improve locally
Following the earlier round of severe weather Saturday, crews have restored power to numerous customers with just a few remaining in the dark for the time being. Wind gusts nearing 90 mph hit the Empo...
May 18, 2019
Heavy rainfall anticipated through midweek; chances of severe weather remain throughout the day Saturday
Possible severe weather remains in the forecast through the weekend into the early part of next week. According to current models, we could see thunderstorms begin to develop in the late morning and e...
May 18, 2019
