Category Archives: News
Thursday is tag deadline for commercial vehicles, other categories
This week has a significant deadline for vehicle registrations in Lyon County. Thursday is the last day for tag renewals for people owning trailers, farm trucks, heavy trucks and commercial vehicles. ...
Feb 26, 2019
ESU announces interim Teachers College dean, new search for permanent department head later this year
Emporia State University has announced an interim dean for its Teachers College. Dr. Joan Brewer, currently the college’s associate dean, will lead the department for a year, according to Provos...
Feb 26, 2019
Jones Trust donates $350K to FHTC for Dental Assisting, Practical Nursing programs
Flint Hills Technical College has secured yet another major grant from the WS and EC Jones Testamentary Trust. This time, a $350,000 grant will help the college and its students in two specific areas ...
Feb 26, 2019
Classical concert to be performed by the Emporia Symphony Orchestra
The Emporia Symphony Orchestra will perform a classical concert this evening at Albert Taylor Hall. The concert will feature pieces from famous composers like Beethoven, Mozart and more. Putting toget...
Feb 26, 2019
Wet winter causing hassles for area farmers, ranchers
Twenty inches of snowfall and another 5 inches of rain have done a great deal to reverse the effects of the prior three winters, which were extremely dry, and to eliminate an almost year-long drought ...
Feb 26, 2019
Meth distribution suspect set for court appearance Wednesday
A Lyon County man convicted as part of a meth distribution ring several years ago will have an appeal heard locally Wednesday. Dave Wasylk, 52, is appealing his sentence of almost 26 years in prison a...
Feb 26, 2019
Search continues for downtown Emporia robbery suspect
Emporia Police investigators continue their search for a robbery suspect from a week ago. Capt. Dave DeVries says some leads developed immediately after officers announced the robbery at Max’s B...
Feb 26, 2019
Open house in Harveyville designed to get input for Wabaunsee County's comprehensive plan draft
Harveyville residents are encouraged to give their input into Wabaunsee County’s developing comprehensive plan during a meeting Tuesday night. An open house is set for 7-8 pm at Harveyville City...
Feb 26, 2019
Electrical panel causes minor fire in Emporia residence
An Emporia residence was without power after a small fire developed inside an electrical panel Monday evening. Fire crews were called out to 317 Rural Street shortly before 6 pm for a reported structu...
Feb 26, 2019
Tabled discussion items to highlight Emporia City Commission study session
The Emporia City Commission will revisit two tabled items from their recent action session during their study session Wednesday. The first item on the agenda will be approval of an ordinance to author...
Feb 25, 2019
