Category Archives: News
Postmaster: Use certified mail or signature confirmation to track tax documents -- and be sure to file before 4:30 pm Monday
Last-minute tax filers in Emporia are told to take certain steps to make sure their documents get to the Internal Revenue Service or the Kansas Department of Revenue without issues next week. Postmast...
Apr 12, 2019
Local youth-based groups benefiting from seventh Nitty Gritty Dirt Dash
Once again, Emporia State University is holding a challenging fundraiser for three youth-based community groups. The seventh annual Nitty Gritty Dirt Dash is Saturday morning at the Trusler Sports Com...
Apr 12, 2019
Non-injury crash brings down utility pole
A two-vehicle crash in downtown Emporia didn’t hurt anybody involved Friday, but it caused some extended traffic headaches. Emporia Police say a minivan and car crashed at Ninth and Constitution...
Apr 12, 2019
Railroad crossing project near Emporia to start Monday; electric line work near town delayed again
Railroad maintenance work is coming to a crossing near Emporia next week. Burlington Northern Santa Fe is planning to set up traffic control before starting work on a crossing at Road R between Empori...
Apr 12, 2019
Generations come together on dance floor at 2019 ESU Senior Prom
Students and seniors alike danced the night away on Thursday at the annual Emporia State University Senior Prom. Going on now for 13 years, ESU’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) orches...
Apr 12, 2019
Bikers to show off bikes at 25th annual Spring Fling Bike Show
Bikers from across the Central Plains will be showing off their motorbikes at the 25th annual Spring Fling Bike Show on Saturday at the Fairgrounds Anderson Building. The event will have a plethora of...
Apr 12, 2019
Sleep in a Box to generate funds for Rescue Mission
Friday evening students will be in Didde Catholic Campus Center’s annual Sleep in a Box weekend. Students will set up boxes at 1415 Merchant Street to sleep in over the weekend to simulate the l...
Apr 11, 2019
USD 252 Board of Education receives update on ongoing education redesign
Conversations during the USD 252 Southern Lyon County School Board meeting centered around educational redesign Wednesday. Board members received reports from the buildings participating in the Gemini...
Apr 11, 2019
Abundant Harvest receives generous donation, has large amount of items available
A generous donation has led to a surplus of items available for pickup at Abundant Harvest. Tyson Fresh Meats donated what organizers have called a “large amount” of food items for those i...
Apr 11, 2019
New child sex abuse charges filed against Olpe man after second youngster becomes part of investigation
A new set of child sex abuse charges has now been filed against an Olpe man after a second alleged victim became part of the investigation. Garry Wilson was originally in Lyon County District Court on...
Apr 11, 2019
