Category Archives: News

Approval and discussion of current and future potential purchases highlighted the Lyon County Commission’s action session Thursday morning. After impressive voter turnout for the general electio...

The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas will have its monthly board meeting Friday morning. The main topics of discussion come from President Kent Heermann’s report. Heermann...

Lyon County commissioners have a short agenda for their action session Thursday morning. Commissioners will consider approving the purchase of a new computer firewall. The total cost is not immediatel...

At least one current Republican lawmaker is calling Democrat Laura Kelly’s ascension to governor “historic.” Senate Vice President and 17th District State Senator Jeff Longbine of Em...

The 16th annual Emporia Main Street Public Improvement Auction is taking place Thursday evening. While Main Street will not announce what specifically proceeds are earmarked for until Thursday night, ...

Rate increases will be coming next year after approval by the Emporia City Commission during their action session Wednesday afternoon. The approved increases will include an eight percent increase to ...

Westar Energy crews have an idea what led to a major power outage affecting part of Emporia and all of Thorndale on Wednesday, but so far nothing has been confirmed. A spokesman says repair crews susp...

The Emporia Public Library is taking Wednesday afternoon off. Water line work at the library has prompted the closure. The library should reopen as normal Thursday Additional details are currently pen...

After visiting the polls Tuesday, local residents stopped by the Lyon County Fairgrounds to warm their hearts with delicious homemade soups. Soup-A-Palooza took place at the Anderson Building and feat...

One man will receive prison time for drug distribution and child endangerment charges. Paul Kienast, 25, was sentenced Tuesday to 44 months as part of a hearing in Lyon County District Court. Keinast ...