Category Archives: News
Emporia Public Library mulling space options with attendance increasing
The Emporia Public Library needs more space. The question is how to create that space — or whether the library has to find that space elsewhere, which is becoming the more likely option. Library...
Oct 24, 2018
Community-Wide Drive for Student Needs ends Sunday
This weekend, the Emporia Public Schools’ Community-Wide Drive for Student Needs will come to an end. Heather Wagner, the district’s family and student support specialist, says the drive s...
Oct 24, 2018
Snow removal equipment among items for Lyon County commissioners to consider Thursday
Quotes, plans and contracts highlight Thursday’s action meeting for the Lyon County Commission. Facilities Director Mark McKenna will present quotes for snow removal equipment during the meeting...
Oct 24, 2018
Memorial Union the host site for Emporia Regional Economic Outlook Conference
Emporia’s Regional Economic Outlook Conference is slated for Friday. Economics experts at the local, state and federal level will provide insights into current and possible future trends: *ESU D...
Oct 24, 2018
Two Topeka men arrested, charged with multiple Osage County vehicle burglaries
A pair of Topeka men have been arrested, accused of breaking into numerous vehicles in Osage County while a third suspect remains at-large. According to the Osage County Sheriff’s Office, 19-yea...
Oct 23, 2018
Fish fry lauded as success as local group continues updates to Eastside Memorial Park
The latest fundraiser for the Emporia Eastside Community Group took place this past weekend and by all accounts was a success. Group member Al Slappy says they held a fish fry for the community Saturd...
Oct 23, 2018
Final pretrial hearing for Andrew Reisen set for Wednesday
Trial is slated to begin next week for an Emporia teenager accused of leading local law enforcement on a lengthy pursuit back in May. Andrew Reisen, Jr., has a final pretrial hearing at 2 pm Wednesday...
Oct 23, 2018
EPD searching for missing teen Sydnee Fowler
Emporia Police are looking for a runaway teenager. Sydnee Fowler is a white female was reported missing Monday to officers. She’s 16 years old, 5-foot-6 and around 145 pounds. She also has what&...
Oct 23, 2018
Commodity distribution Tuesday for Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is handing out commodities Tuesday. Income-eligible families can receive food until 1:30 pm. People need to bring their own bags or boxes and they need to know their gross monthly i...
Oct 23, 2018
Water line project begins on Sixth between Commercial and Merchant
More traffic tightening is underway this week with a project in downtown Emporia. As we told you last week, the city’s Public Works Department is fixing a leaky water main on Sixth Avenue betwee...
Oct 23, 2018
