Category Archives: News
Request for contribution highlights Lyon County Commission weekly action session
Lyon County Commissioners were asked for a contribution to aid the efforts of SOS during their weekly action session Thursday. SOS is currently in the process of relocating their services to a new loc...
Mar 14, 2019
USD 253 Board of Education discusses facility needs refinements during Wednesday board meeting
The Emporia School Board is in the process of refining recommendations on the recent district facility needs assessment. Representatives of HTK Architects returned to Mary Herbert Education Center Wed...
Mar 14, 2019
UPDATE: Highway department removes barricades on four county roads
The Lyon County Highway Department has announced multiple road closures due to the threat of high water. Barricades have been placed at the following locations: Road 150 from Highway 99 going East to ...
Mar 14, 2019
United Way campaign total to be announced next week
The United Way of the Flint Hills is preparing to reveal their 2018-19 campaign total and are ready to celebrate. The annual Campaign Celebration is next Wednesday, March 20th at Emporia State Univers...
Mar 13, 2019
Two items set for future vote during Emporia City Commission study session
Emporia City Commissioners discussed the potential approval of two major items Wednesday. Commissioners were presented with an incentive and compliance agreement from Glendo LLC during their study ses...
Mar 13, 2019
Lyon County Commission Thursday action session sees several items for approval
Discussions of purchases, renovations and a number of bid approvals will highlight the Lyon County Commission’s weekly action session Thursday. During the meeting, Connie Cahoone and Lucas Moody...
Mar 13, 2019
Registration for 2019 Walk Kansas nearing a close
2019 Walk Kansas will have its Kick-Off event next Tuesday at the Bowyer Community Building from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Walk Kansas is a team-based program meant to encourage the participants to live a ...
Mar 12, 2019
Spring Fling Bike Show is now one month away
April 13th marks the date for the Abate of Kansas Inc. annual Spring Fling Bike Show. Abate of Kansas Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the encouragement of safe motorcycling activity. Deb...
Mar 12, 2019
Requests and updates to come before Emporia School Board members during meeting Wednesday evening
Repairs, purchases, bonds and assessments will be the main topics of discussion during the USD 253 Board of Education meeting Wednesday night. Approval will be sought to move forward with repairs to t...
Mar 12, 2019
Residents fill Bowyer Building for annual storm spotter training session
With winter now fading and springtime coming into view, severe weather begins to be a major focus for the area. Monday evening the annual Lyon County storm spotter training session took place at the B...
Mar 12, 2019
