Category Archives: News
5A state basketball tournament begins Wednesday in Emporia
The 5A Kansas State High School Activities Association state basketball tournament is ready to take over White Auditorium this week. This will mark the 25th consecutive year that Emporia has hosted a ...
Mar 05, 2019
Lyon County not involved in Tuesday's statewide tornado drill
Severe Weather Awareness Week continues Tuesday with an emphasis on tornado safety. The statewide tornado drill is coming at 10 am, but you won’t hear the sirens in Lyon County. Emergency Commun...
Mar 05, 2019
FHCHC ends 2018 with positive ending balance
Finances are improving for Flint Hills Community Health Center. That was the focus of the Board of Directors’ most recent meeting. Health Center Director Renee Hively says trends are moving in t...
Mar 05, 2019
Diversity celebrated during ESU Leadership Summit
Over 300 high school students filled Emporia State’s Memorial Union last week for the university’s annual Diversity Leadership Summit. Students from Kansas and Missouri attended. Among the...
Mar 05, 2019
With new NRH emergency department complex fleshed out, attention turns to physical therapy move, makeover
The Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees is looking forward to the next major capital improvement project with the new emergency department complex fully operational. CEO Bob Wright says the renov...
Mar 05, 2019
Potential expansion coming for Emporia Farmers Market this year
A new local partnership will see the Emporia Farmer’s Market possibly expanding throughout Lyon County this year. Healthier Lyon County and the Emporia Farmer’s Market are teaming up to ex...
Mar 04, 2019
Governor Kelly announces plans of $160 million reinvestment into state highway improvements
Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department of Transportation have announced plans to reinvest funds into several state highway improvements for fiscal year 2020. Governor Kelly and Kansas Secretar...
Mar 04, 2019
Closings & Cancellations
Due to inclement weather, the following schedule adjustments have been reported: Community *Tip a Cop at Bobby D’s scheduled from 4:30-8 pm Monday evening has been postponed to June 10. *Abundan...
Mar 04, 2019
Wind chills of -15 greet area listeners Monday morning; wind chill advisory extended for Chase County
Biting cold is greeting you and your kids as you head out the door Monday morning. Air temperatures dropped below zero in Emporia early Monday, sending wind chills down to -15 before sunrise. A host o...
Mar 04, 2019
Funeral arrangements set for longtime Emporia pastor
Funeral services have been announced for Rev. Dr. Michael Moore, the longtime pastor of Emporia’s St. James Missionary Baptist Church who passed away Feb. 22 at the age of 72. Moore was born in ...
Mar 04, 2019
