Category Archives: News
Attempted murder suspect in court Friday
A motions hearing is coming Friday for a man accused of attempted murder in Emporia nearly a year ago. Jonathan William Bafford, 46, is accused of beating a woman during an alleged domestic battery in...
Jan 31, 2019
Former high school standout athlete charged with having marijuana with intent to sell
Formal charges have been filed against a Lyndon man arrested earlier this month on suspicion of drug distribution and other drug-related activities. Dakota Lee Jiskra, 24, has been charged with single...
Jan 31, 2019
UPDATE: Reportedly missing Emporia woman found at friend's house
The search is over for a reportedly missing Emporia woman. Maria Isabel Pacheco, 48, was reported as missing to Emporia Police by her daughter, who told authorities Pacheco went out for cigarettes aro...
Jan 31, 2019
UPDATE: Vehicle fire near Emporia started with mechanical issue in engine compartment
An unspecified mechanical issue apparently led to a vehicle fire near Emporia on Wednesday night. Lyon County Deputy Brandon Early says 26-year-old Robert Watson of Emporia was driving in the 1700 blo...
Jan 31, 2019
Eureka residents approve bond to rebuild Junior-Senior High Activity Center
The results are in and USD 389 Eureka will have a new activity center for Eureka Junior-Senior High School. The $7.5 million bond measure was approved by Eureka residents during a special election hel...
Jan 31, 2019
CrossWinds and Communities in Schools offer support for students who suffer from depression and anxiety
Depression and anxiety in teens have become a rising problem lately, but CrossWinds and Communities in Schools are offering services at Emporia schools to combat the issue. An informational session on...
Jan 31, 2019
Alvarado pleads, Massey set for trial during hearings in Lyon County District Court Wednesday
A pair of defendants in separate and unrelated cases were in Lyon County District Court Wednesday afternoon. According to Lyon County Attorney Marc Goodman, Amanda Alvarado pled to charges of possessi...
Jan 30, 2019
Lyon County Commissioners to receive quarterly update during weekly action session Thursday
Reports and requests are expected to highlight the Lyon County Commission’s weekly action session Thursday. Flint Hills Community Health Center Executive Director Renee Hively will be in attenda...
Jan 30, 2019
Preliminary hearing Feb. 20 in Shepherd case
A preliminary hearing is on the docket for late next month in the case of a woman who allegedly hit a second woman with her car over the weekend. Ryan Michelle Shepherd made her first appearance in Ly...
Jan 30, 2019
Planned power outage approaching for areas east of Emporia
Westar Energy is closer to its planned power outage for areas east of Emporia. Work is slated for 12:30 to 3:30 pm Friday, and spokesperson Gina Penzig says most of the system maintenance will deal wi...
Jan 30, 2019
