Category Archives: News
Andover teacher to be inducted in National Teachers Hall of Fame
The second inductee into the National Teachers Hall of Fame’s Class of 2019 has been announced. Dyane Smokorowski, a technology and innovation lead teacher in the Andover school district, was ho...
Mar 19, 2019
Possible auction of former Reading school building before USD 251 board
The USD 251 North Lyon County Board of Education is having its regular meeting this coming Wednesday evening. Some major points being brought up during the meeting include the possible listing of the ...
Mar 19, 2019
Calendar adjustments, strategic planning part of USD 252 board agenda
The USD 252 Southern Lyon County Board of Education will be having its regular board meeting this coming Wednesday. During the meeting, the board will discuss possible calendar adjustments stemming fr...
Mar 19, 2019
Rail crossing work west of Emporia reset to begin this week
Plans to install new rail crossing materials at a junction west of Emporia have been changed. Originally, work at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe crossing at Road G was planned for last week. That ha...
Mar 19, 2019
Probation coming after drug possession, child endangerment plea
One of five defendants in a drug distribution ring that began making headlines last fall has been sentenced. Amanda Alvarado received 18 months probation with an underlying 17-month prison term after ...
Mar 19, 2019
Rec Commission part of Healthier Lyon County's bike share network -- if City Commission approves
The Emporia Recreation Commission is now a partner with Healthier Lyon County as the health agency looks to finalize its network of bike share locations before making a formal presentation to the Empo...
Mar 19, 2019
Multiple items to receive potential approval during Emporia City Commission meeting Wednesday
Two major items will be up for approval during the Emporia City Commission’s action session Wednesday. First on the agenda will be the potential approval of the new land bank ordinance. Discussi...
Mar 19, 2019
Plans to revive Lyon County's RSVP program get financial boost
Details are pending, but Lyon County’s RSVP program will likely be resuming soon. The North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging says it has been awarded funds for the county’s Retired...
Mar 19, 2019
Emporia Main Street sifting through Vision 2030 survey results with action plan under development
Back in January, Emporia Main Street asked residents for their thoughts on how the organization can help the area down the road. Director Casey Woods says Main Street is already breaking down the Visi...
Mar 19, 2019
Emporia Police investigating burglary at Flinthills Mall store
Details are developing after a significant burglary in west Emporia. Police Sgt. Lisa Sage says the NexTech Wireless store at Flinthills Mall was burglarized late last week. An estimated $53,000 in me...
Mar 19, 2019
