Category Archives: News
Is Farm Bill at hand? Ag committees reach 'agreement in principle' on document
Members of the US House and Senate Agriculture Committees have reached an agreement in principle for a five-year Farm Bill. The agreement comes two months after the most recent Farm Bill package expir...
Nov 30, 2018
Drug bust reported in Osage City
One man has been arrested on suspicion of drug activity after a warrant was served in Osage City on Thursday. Police Chief Fred Nech says Osage City PD, Osage County deputies and troopers with the Kan...
Nov 30, 2018
Potential Social Security scam surfaces
‘Tis the season for scams, and the latest example is being reported in Morris County. The Sheriff’s Office says residents have reached out to deputies to report calls allegedly from the So...
Nov 30, 2018
Initiatives of local Big Brothers Big Sisters going strong after recent acquisition earlier this year
After a major change earlier this year, Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters Serving Lyon County is still focused on their mission of assisting area youth currently facing adversity. Back in June, then Big...
Nov 30, 2018
Update from Lyon County Emergency Management highlights Lyon County Commission action session
Lyon County Commissioners were updated on emergency operations during the blizzard which blew through the area Sunday during their action session Thursday morning. Lyon County Emergency Management Dir...
Nov 29, 2018
September kidnapping report leads to three arrests, fourth suspect being sought
Three people have been arrested after a reported kidnapping incident, and Emporia Police say a fourth person is being sought. Capt. David DeVries says the incident was reported in the east part of Emp...
Nov 29, 2018
Attempted murder suspect has lengthy criminal history in other Kansas counties
The man accused of attempted murder after a January incident in Emporia has a lengthy criminal history in several Kansas counties, including crimes of violence. The sentencing history for Jonathan Wil...
Nov 29, 2018
NRH emergency department less than a month from opening
After several years of planning and almost a full year of construction, a new emergency department at Newman Regional Health is less than a month from officially opening its doors to the public. The h...
Nov 29, 2018
Road work in White City to benefit from federal loan program
An area community is benefiting from a federal program to build or improve infrastructure and essential services. The USDA’s Rural Development Office has announced an $80,000 loan for White City...
Nov 29, 2018
Hopkins Manufacturing names human resources vice president
Hopkins Manufacturing has announced a new member of its administrative team. Duke Vair will assume the titles of Vice President Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer. Vair was most recentl...
Nov 29, 2018
