Category Archives: News
One area road project ends, two others set to start
One road in northern Lyon County is reopening to traffic while another will be closed for nearly three months. Road U has reopened between Roads 320 and 330 after a bridge replacement. The road had be...
Apr 18, 2019
Large hail, heavy rain and landspout tornado all part of Wednesday night storm wrap-up
A line of strong thunderstorms produced isolated large hail south and east of Emporia on Wednesday night as well as one report of flooding rain in Burlington and a so-called landspout tornado in Green...
Apr 18, 2019
Bids, proclamations and applications all approved during Emporia City Commission action session Wednesday
Several items gained approval as Emporia City Commissioners breezed through the agenda during their action session Wednesday. Commissioners unanimously awarded a bid to Killough (Kee-Low) Construction...
Apr 18, 2019
UPDATE: Brief flooding in Burlington, isolated large hail mark Wednesday night storm activity
A line of strong thunderstorms produced isolated large hail south and east of Emporia on Wednesday. One round of storms developed around 7 pm and started training over Coffey and Greenwood counties. T...
Apr 17, 2019
Chinese restaurant chain expressing interest in former Golden Corral space
The Emporia-Lyon County Joint Board of Zoning Appeals approved two requests at its meeting Tuesday night. The board approved a request from Ron’s Sign Company to allow for additional signage at ...
Apr 17, 2019
Lengthy agenda awaits Lyon County Commission Thursday
Lyon County Commissioners have a busy day planned for their weekly action session Thursday. Flint Hills Community Health Center CEO Renee Hively will be in attendance to deliver the health center̵...
Apr 17, 2019
Drug distribution defendant sentenced to over five years in prison
One man who reached a plea agreement on drug crimes as part of an alleged distribution ring in Emporia received over five years in prison for his involvement. Luis Guillen was sentenced to five years,...
Apr 17, 2019
Emporia Symphony Orchestra plays 2018-19 season's Grand Finale
Audience members at Albert Taylor Hall had the privilege of having a beautiful performance by the Emporia Symphony Orchestra serenade their ears on Tuesday night. It was the Orchestra’s Grand Fi...
Apr 17, 2019
UPDATE: Laps 4 Landon generates $7,000 for cystic fibrosis research
The 12th annual Laps 4 Landon fundraiser took place Tuesday evening at Emporia State University’s Welch Stadium. Once again, fundraising went well. This year’s event raised around $7,000, ...
Apr 17, 2019
Emporia City Commission action session happening Wednesday
The Emporia City Commission will have a light agenda during their Wednesday action session. The main items will include awarding a bid to the 2019 street rehabilitation project. Following this will be...
Apr 16, 2019
