Category Archives: News
State, Schools for Fair Funding still far apart as education funding battle goes back to Supreme Court
Oral arguments in the state’s latest education funding battle are coming next month. The state of Kansas and the group challenging lawmaker efforts to properly fund K-12 education are still at o...
Apr 16, 2019
Governor signs hemp production bill
Hemp production in Kansas has the green light from Governor Laura Kelly. The governor signed a bill to start the Commercial Industrial Hemp Program. This is the latest step in starting the hemp indust...
Apr 16, 2019
New public name coming for Cable ONE; corporate name to remain as is
Cable ONE is rebranding. The cable, phone and internet service provider for homes and businesses will be known as Sparklight beginning this summer, even though the corporate name will remain the same....
Apr 16, 2019
Grand Finale is Tuesday for Emporia Symphony Orchestra
The Emporia Symphony Orchestra has its Grand Finale of the 2018-19 concert season Tuesday night. Conductor Ramiro Miranda says there will be some special people on the stage with the Symphony Orchestr...
Apr 16, 2019
Emporia Recreation Commission approves new pool equipment
Jones Aquatic Center supervisor Jennifer Wegener did a happy dance during the Emporia Recreation Commission monthly meeting. Wegener danced with glee after the Rec Commission approved new inflatable p...
Apr 16, 2019
Kidnapping suspect has case continued during hearing in Lyon County District Court Monday
One individual accused of kidnapping from an incident last fall has had his case continued to next month. Brandon Villa was in Lyon County District Court Monday for a preliminary hearing. His case has...
Apr 15, 2019
Last minute filers pay a visit to Emporia Post Office ahead of midnight tax deadline
Monday is tax day and last minute filers lined up at the Emporia Post Office ahead of the official filing deadline. For many individuals, waiting till the last minute is not always a prefered method w...
Apr 15, 2019
Kansas Gas urges calls to 811 as National Safe Digging Month continues
April is National and Kansas Safe Digging Month, and Kansas Gas Service is among the utilities working hard to get the message out about being safe when you plan your below-ground projects. Manager of...
Apr 15, 2019
Laps 4 Landon again generating funds for cystic fibrosis research
Laps 4 Landon is almost here. The annual fundraiser for cystic fibrosis will once again be held at Welch Stadium on Tuesday. The event was originally named for Landon Dody, a 12-year-old who was diagn...
Apr 15, 2019
Pre-registration taking place for USD 253 kindergarteners this week
Kindergarten pre-registration is taking place this week for Emporia Public Schools. Community Relations Director Lyndel Landgren says pre-registration will give kindergarteners and their families a se...
Apr 15, 2019
