Category Archives: News
Bond resolution set to come before USD 253 Board of Education following Wednesday board meeting
The USD 253 Board of Education is set to potentially approve a bond resolution after discussions during their regular meeting Wednesday evening. Board members appear to have finally settled on a bond ...
Apr 25, 2019
Potential final action on cell tower ordinance to highlight Lyon County Commission action session
A long-discussed cell tower project could see approval Thursday morning during the Lyon County Commission weekly action session. Commissioners are set to review a conditional use permit from AT&T...
Apr 24, 2019
Two major awards given at ESU Research and Creativity Day
Two awards were given out at Emporia State’s Research and Creativity Day on Wednesday. The 2019 President’s Award Research and Creativity award, which includes a $3,500 prize and a persona...
Apr 24, 2019
Salvation Army raises fund for summer camp at Annual Spring Fundraiser
The Salvation Army will be hosting their Annual Spring Fundraiser on Friday. The event will be at the Salvation Army Annex, 209 West Fourth Avenue, and will have concessions at 5 pm with the auction s...
Apr 24, 2019
Discussions on potential radio system transition highlights Emporia City Commission study session
The Emporia City Commission were treated to a presentation regarding a proposed multi-million dollar project to aid emergency responders. During the City-County joint meeting in February, representati...
Apr 24, 2019
Defendant seeks to change plea in Mackenzie Payne murder case
Dylan Barber is set for sentencing next week in the murder of former Emporian Mackenzie Payne last summer. If Barber has his way, there will be no sentencing hearing. Barber pleaded to first-degree mu...
Apr 24, 2019
Emporia Police: No threats, no arrests after suspicious letter
The investigation is now closed after a suspicious letter was brought to Emporia High School on Tuesday. Police Lt. Dave DeVries says there was no actual threat and no potentially-harmful substances w...
Apr 24, 2019
Special marijuana enforcement leads to several arrests, other stops
Results have been announced after a special traffic enforcement effort linked to marijuana over the weekend. Emporia Police made 11 traffic stops Saturday, according to Sgt. Lisa Sage. Officers issued...
Apr 24, 2019
Latest USD 252 Honor Flight contingent returns home after whirlwind trip
Veterans and students involved in the USD 252 Southern Lyon County Honor Flight have returned home, exhausted but exhilarated. The two-day trip to Washington, D.C., and back was packed with stops, inc...
Apr 24, 2019
Discussions on projects old and new to highlight Emporia City Commission study session Wednesday
The Emporia City Commission will discuss ongoing work and new projects during their study session Wednesday morning. First on the agenda will be an update regarding the Emporia Water Treatment Plant. ...
Apr 23, 2019
