Category Archives: News
UPDATE: three roads added to closure list; four reopen as rivers rise
Two days of heavy rains have positioned several area rivers to go above flood stage soon. The National Weather Service has issued river-based flood warnings for the Cottonwood RIver at Emporia as well...
May 01, 2019
North Central Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging hosting free Medicare seminar Friday
An informational opportunity regarding Medicare options is happening Friday. The Medicare Basics Seminar will be taking place Friday afternoon and will offer local senior citizens free unbiased answer...
Apr 30, 2019
Water Treatment Plant modifications to highlight Emporia City Commission action session
The Emporia City Commission have several items to consider during their afternoon action session Wednesday. One major item on the agenda will be the potential approval for modifications at the Emporia...
Apr 30, 2019
Extent of Monday storm damage crystallizes with wind damage in Emporia, Chase County, Greenwood County
Cleanup continues in several areas after high winds from Monday’s storms. Both the David Traylor Zoo and nearby Soden’s Grove suffered tree and fence damage. Zoo Director Lisa Keith says t...
Apr 30, 2019
UPDATE: Police say Monday shots fired call 'not a random crime'
An Emporia house was damaged as part of a shots fired incident early Monday. All local law enforcement agencies were called to 924 East Logan around 3:30 am after reports of shots fired from the stree...
Apr 30, 2019
Information sought after suspicious grass fire near Chicago Mound Cemetery
The investigation continues into a suspicious grass fire that developed Sunday night between Emporia and Neosho Rapids. Fire was noticed shortly before 9 pm just east of Chicago Mound Cemetery, eventu...
Apr 30, 2019
Emporians urged to learn more about USD 253 projects, potential $78 million bond during Tuesday meetings
Residents interested in learning more about the Emporia School District’s facility needs assessment and related bond to pay for improvements are encouraged to attend one of two meetings Tuesday ...
Apr 30, 2019
Emporian hurt when SUV hits power pole
One person came to Emporia for medical treatment after a crash outside of town Monday night. Lyon County Deputy Zach Shafer says 18-year-old Camara Shireman of Emporia was driving an SUV northbound in...
Apr 30, 2019
State news: Suspect who allegedly shot Rice County sheriff, undersheriff also shot father before taking own life
The suspect who apparently shot Rice County’s sheriff and undersheriff in separate but related incidents Monday apparently killed his father before taking his own life. The Kansas Bureau of Inve...
Apr 30, 2019
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy concert postponed
Tuesday night’s Big Bad Voodoo Daddy concert has been postponed. Emporia Arts Center Director Dawn Young says some late medical issues have forced the band to adjust its schedule. Your browser d...
Apr 29, 2019
