Category Archives: News
Georgia man hurt when car rear-ends semi driven by Emporia man
A semi driver from Emporia was involved in an injury crash in Osage County on Thursday morning. The Kansas Highway Patrol says 43-year-old Tyson Young was driving a semi northbound on the Kansas Turnp...
Dec 21, 2018
Harry Potter themed escape room comes to ESU for a limited time
Harry Potter fans rejoice, an escape room with the magical themes of Hogwarts is coming to Emporia State University for all to try. The escape room will replicate Professor Umbridge’s pink offic...
Dec 21, 2018
Pets for Peds helping kids with hospital fears
Stuffed animals are now being offered to comfort children at Newman Regional Health as a part of the Pets for Peds program. This fluffy program is attempting to lessen the anxiety and frightfulness of...
Dec 21, 2018
Investigation underway after evening vehicle fire in southwest Emporia
An investigation is currently underway after a vehicle fire developed in Southwest Emporia Thursday night. Emporia Fire and Police responded to reports of a vehicle fire in the trailer park located in...
Dec 20, 2018
Lyman bound over for trial on theft charge
The woman accused of stealing money from Emporia Senior Center was bound over for trial after a hearing in Lyon County District Court Thursday. Lannie Lyman waived her right to a preliminary hearing T...
Dec 20, 2018
Lyon County Commissioners vote to close section of Road F during weekly action session
A portion of Road F is now closed after approval by Lyon County Commissioners Thursday. Wednesday, commissioners held a special study session during which they traveled to Road F to survey areas under...
Dec 20, 2018
Richardson bound over as October drug distribution case continues
One of two defendants in a drug distribution case that came to light in October was bound over for trial after a preliminary hearing Wednesday. Marquise Richardson now has a pretrial hearing Jan. 25 a...
Dec 20, 2018
Herron, Alvarado have hearings in September drug distribution case
Court proceedings continue against two defendants in a drug distribution case announced in September after hearings Wednesday. Seanna Herron is now set for trial Jan. 25 after a pretrial hearing. Herr...
Dec 20, 2018
United Way board extends Dolly Parton Imagination Library through 2023
More good news for families using the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. The United Way’s Board of Trustees has voted to renew the program through 2023. United Way Director Jami Reever says the p...
Dec 20, 2018
Kari's Christmas for Kids drawing set for Friday afternoon
The 2018 version of Kari’s Christmas for Kids is reaching its zenith. Noon Friday is the deadline for you to donate for a chance to win a diamond ring through Kari’s Diamonds and Bridal. T...
Dec 20, 2018
