Category Archives: News
Shatter, prussic acid, mold among weather-related issues facing bean crop
Flooding earlier this month and back-to-back freezes last week haven’t done area crops any favors, although the situation could have been a lot worse. Lyon County Extension ag agent Brian Rees s...
Oct 22, 2018
History Center renovations continue 'at high speed'
Construction is moving at a good clip inside the Lyon County History Center. Since the basement and first two floors of the facility at 711 Commercial were renovated in 2016, the Historical Society ha...
Oct 22, 2018
Reports to dominate FHCHC board meeting
Reports are the main feature of the Flint Hills Community Health Center Board of Director’s monthly meeting Tuesday. The board will receive the monthly finance report. Separate reports for the M...
Oct 22, 2018
Oct. 12 chase, vehicle theft suspect still at large
Investigators from several law enforcement agencies across the state are apparently still searching for a man who allegedly stole at least two vehicles and led a pursuit starting near Emporia earlier ...
Oct 22, 2018
Inaugural masquerade ball supports suicide prevention
Beacon for Hope brought residents together Saturday to share in a celebration of life. The inaugural Unmasking Suicide Masquerade Ball was held at the Bowyer Building. Those in attendance dawned color...
Oct 21, 2018
EPD Benefit Association hosts spooky night involving zombies and outdoor movie
It was a spooky night in Emporia Saturday as the Emporia Police Department Benefit Association held its annual Zombie Run 5K at Jones Park. The event raises money for different events year round that ...
Oct 21, 2018
Emporia Middle School raises over $8,000 for local causes
Sixth graders at Emporia Middle School made strides to make a difference in the community. The sixth annual Walk-a-Thon took place Friday at EMS and helped support multiple local organizations and cau...
Oct 21, 2018
Emporia woman arrested after vehicle theft, low-speed pursuit
An Emporia woman is facing multiple charges after she reportedly stole an SUV that was hauling a boat and leading officers on a low-speed pursuit Saturday afternoon. The woman’s name has not bee...
Oct 20, 2018
Saturday voting event a big win for Lyon County Election Office
A total of 330 Lyon County voters opted to vote early Saturday at the Flinthills Mall rather than wait until the Nov. 6 election. For the first time in its history, the Lyon County Election Office hos...
Oct 20, 2018
Fourth annual Health Fest brings hands-on approach to healthier living
Residents flocked to the Flinthills Mall Saturday for Healthier Lyon County’s fourth annual Health Fest. A major part of the health fair was interactive booths featuring student volunteers from ...
Oct 20, 2018
