Category Archives: News
Nearly 60 weekend burns, including out-of-control fire near Olpe, mark unofficial start of Lyon County's grass fire season
Firefighters from two Lyon County departments spent time at a grass fire near Olpe on Sunday afternoon as the county’s grass fire season finally got underway. Crews from Olpe and Emporia were di...
Mar 18, 2019
Short list of road closures still active; recent flooding is latest delay in gravel road repairs from last fall
A handful of Lyon County roads remain closed after flooding rainfall last week. *Road N from Road 220 to 240 *Road 150 from Kansas Highway 99 east to Road M, also known as Weaver Street Road M from Ro...
Mar 17, 2019
Florida high school teacher first to be named to National Teachers Hall of Fame 2019 induction class
In three months, the National Teachers Hall of Fame will begin its formal induction week for its Class of 2019. Induction announcements began Friday, when Dr. Mary Jo Murray, a 36-year high school mat...
Mar 17, 2019
Rec Commission to mull equipment purchase for Jones Aquatic Center
New equipment for the Jones Aquatic Center will highlight the agenda for the Emporia Recreation Commission on Monday. Last month, the Rec Commission board briefly touched on a proposal from Recreonics...
Mar 17, 2019
P3 Tips system offers anonymous tips for Lyon County Crime Stoppers
Lyon County Crime Stoppers has implemented an anonymous system to receive tips on suspicious activity. This system is powered by P3 Tips and it allows for people to anonymously report this activity to...
Mar 17, 2019
Shamrocks and shenanigans fill downtown Emporia Saturday for annual St. Patrick's Day activities
Emporia transformed into the Emerald City Saturday to celebrate St. Patricks Day. The annual St. Patrick’s Committee St. Patrick’s Day activities took place. Activities began with the Lepr...
Mar 17, 2019
CASA of the Flint Hills offering classes for volunteers
CASA of the Flint Hills is offering training for individuals looking to become a volunteer for children in need. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate and works with children currently in t...
Mar 17, 2019
Lyon County Extension Office 'Grow Your Garden' series begins in April
The Lyon County Extension Office is hosting a ‘Grow Your Garden’ Series starting in a month. The Lyon County Master Gardeners will serve as instructors for the series conducting hands-on w...
Mar 16, 2019
Emporia State University to honor veterans with week-long list of activities
A week of activities will center on helping and honoring local student veterans at Emporia State University. ESU and the ESU Student Veterans Association are teaming up for the inaugural Veterans Week...
Mar 16, 2019
UPDATE: No injuries reported after grass fire near Bushong Friday evening
A controlled burn at a residence near Bushong quickly escalated to a grass fire Friday evening. District 2 Firefighters and Lyon County Sheriff’s Deputies were called out for a reported grass fi...
Mar 16, 2019
