Category Archives: News
Bunny Hop 5k raises money for children's literacy
The Bunny Hop 5k was jam-packed with eager runners and bunnies on Saturday. The annual 5k race is a partnership between Riverside Elementary and the Read to Your Bunny Project. Proceeds directed towar...
Apr 20, 2019
Messiah Lutheran Church's public Easter service at Fairgrounds coming Sunday
With Easter just on the horizon this weekend, two things are certain: there will be many Easter egg hunts and numerous Easter church services. One particular church; however, the Messiah Lutheran Chur...
Apr 19, 2019
Potential trial dates set for man accused of transporting large amount of meth through Lyon County back in February
A motions hearing has been set for next month in the case of a Texas man accused of transporting a large quantity of methamphetamine through Lyon County earlier this year. Luis Alonzo Alvarado, 29, ha...
Apr 19, 2019
City Commission field grows to three candidates as newcomer files
A third candidate has stepped up to run for Emporia City Commission. Todd Maddox is employed by symplr, a healthcare credentialing and payor enrollment services company in Overland Park. This is his f...
Apr 19, 2019
BJ Thomas coming to the Granada Saturday night
The Emporia Granada Theatre is sure to be rocking as a multi-time Grammy award winner will be taking the stage Saturday night. BJ Thomas is coming to town and he’s bringing several of his famous...
Apr 19, 2019
UPDATE: Smoking materials lead to damaging house fire in Emporia
The initial investigation is over after a house fire in central Emporia early Friday morning. Fire was reported at 918 Neosho at 1 am. Fire Marshal Reason Bradford says there was fire damage to the ba...
Apr 19, 2019
Reception for Bag-a-Birthday donation drive may help exceed original goal
Thanks to the efforts of three students at Emporia State University, area children living in low-income households will be having a very happy birthday. On March 25, Bag-a-Birthday, a charitable donat...
Apr 19, 2019
Emporia Police, Lyon County deputies ready for 'Weed Day' enforcement effort
Saturday is April 20. Which means it’s “Weed Day” for some people — and a now-annual traffic enforcement effort locally. Local law enforcement is part of a multi-state traffic ...
Apr 19, 2019
Optimists: Get to Jones Park early for 33rd annual Easter egg hunt
It won’t take long for the Flint Hills Optimists’ 33rd annual Easter egg hunt to wrap up Saturday. Not with possibly up to 2,000 area kids and other family members hunting for candy at Jon...
Apr 19, 2019
Bunny Hop 5K to bounce through Riverside School neighborhood
Riverside School will help folks get a jump on their Easter weekend Saturday. Riverside is the host site for the sixth annual Bunny Hop 5K. Principal Jared Giffin says he was approached about the even...
Apr 19, 2019
