Category Archives: News
ESU Distinguished Alum to lead KHP after administrative shake-up at agency
The top two officers at the Kansas Highway Patrol have suddenly resigned, and Governor Laura Kelly has tapped an Emporia State Distinguished Alum to lead the agency. Superintendent Col. Mark Bruce and...
Mar 29, 2019
One taken to Newman Regional Health following crash on Kansas Turnpike Thursday
A Wichita man was taken to Newman Regional Health following a single-vehicle accident Thursday afternoon. Emergency crews were called out to KTA mile marker 118 9 miles south of Emporia around 4:30 pm...
Mar 29, 2019
Red Cross making push for volunteers as National Red Cross Month draws to a close
National Red Cross month is coming to a close. The month of March has historically served as a time for the Red Cross to spread awareness of their organization and the work they do throughout the coun...
Mar 28, 2019
5k fundraiser to support local student happening Saturday
A 5k run/walk fundraiser will be held Saturday morning at Jones Park to benefit an Emporia High student-athlete. Emporia High cross country runner Austin Moore was diagnosed with stage four lymphoma i...
Mar 28, 2019
New department heads adapting to life in NRH cardiopulmonary, cath lab departments
Two new department heads at Newman Regional Health are getting up to speed after recently coming on board. Donny Bellomy has been leading the cardiology department since last summer. His medical caree...
Mar 28, 2019
EHS principal Britton Hart reflects on time at high school with new job coming in July
Emporia High Principal Britton Hart is looking fondly upon different accomplishments at the high school as he prepares for a new role in education. Hart is becoming the Kansas Association of School Bo...
Mar 28, 2019
Lyon County commissioners seek further information regarding cell tower application
Lyon County commissioners voted to send back an application for a communications tower to the Lyon County Zoning and Planning Board during their action session Thursday. The application came before th...
Mar 28, 2019
UPDATE: Strong storms bring hail small hail to northern Lyon County, Chase County
Strong storms developed west of Emporia on Thursday morning. Those storms lost their intensity as they approached Emporia but still generated some hail before they pushed away. Warnings were issued fo...
Mar 28, 2019
ESU athletic training students benefit from, help with 'Doc' Baxter Scholarship Fund taco feed
Students in Emporia State University’s athletic training program both benefited from Wednesday’s John Baxter Scholarship Fund taco feed and did a lot of the work for the event. Among the s...
Mar 28, 2019
Monthly vehicle tag deadline coming Friday
The latest vehicle tag deadline is coming Friday. March 29 is the last day to renew tags in Lyon County if your last name starts with the letter “B.” Residents need current proof of insura...
Mar 28, 2019
