Category Archives: News
Emporians pause to thank veterans for their service and sacrifices
The founding city of Veterans Day marked the 65th annual celebration of the holiday with a slew of activities Saturday. Despite some of the coldest conditions for Veterans Day activities in years, are...
Nov 11, 2018
One person arrested after alleged high-speed hit-and-run near Emporia
One person has been arrested after an apparent hit-and-run incident at highway speeds near Emporia on Saturday. Lyon County Deputy Zach Shafer says authorities were first dispatched to Interstate 35 m...
Nov 10, 2018
United Way disc golf tournament begins after Veteran's Day parade
Shortly after Emporia wrapped up its Veteran’s Day celebration, a disc golf tournament for the United Way organization began. Vicki Brooks, Emporia’s Campaign Chair for the United Way of t...
Nov 10, 2018
Authorities seeking Brandon Villa on suspicion of kidnapping charge
Local law enforcement are searching for a man accused of aggravated kidnapping. Brandon Joseph Villa, 26, is the latest suspect to be added to the Lyon County Most Wanted list. Further details on the ...
Nov 10, 2018
25 years to life in prison coming for man convicted of aggravated indecent liberties
One man convicted in September of sexually abusing a child could well spend the rest of his life in prison as a result. Joe Louis Stewart, Jr., 58, was sentenced to 25 years to life imprisonment durin...
Nov 10, 2018
Early construction work underway on Emporia State's Breidenthal University House
The President of Emporia State University is receiving an early Christmas present as construction on the Breidenthal University House begins. The house will be the residence of ESU’s current and...
Nov 10, 2018
All Veterans Tribute Show: Beyond the Banners honors vets and families
Last night, the All Veterans Tribute Show: Beyond the Banners honored all those who have served in the local area. Running the show once again, Alaska Turner introduced the veterans to praise and reco...
Nov 10, 2018
Kansas Gas Service advises residents how to lower energy costs
The Kansas Gas Service is helping customers reduce their energy costs as temperatures begin to drop. Simple tasks such as setting your water heater to 125 degrees, or the “warm setting,” l...
Nov 09, 2018
Early investigation points to arson in Wabaunsee County winery fire
The Office of the Kansas State Fire Marshal says Thursday night's fire at a Wabaunsee County winery was intentionally set. KVOE's television partner, WIBW-TV in Topeka, says no suspects are being soug...
Nov 09, 2018
Tree health concerns addressed as wet snow sits on branches areawide
Our 3-6 inches of snow Thursday certainly looks pretty on trees, but there are some concerns about how that snowfall could affect tree health. The heavy, wet snow came as most area trees were in the p...
Nov 09, 2018
