Category Archives: News
Eureka School Board approves renovations to McGinnis Field
Administrators and board members for USD 389 Eureka are still considering their next steps for replacing the junior-senior high school activity center after voters denied a multi-million-dollar bond f...
Mar 29, 2019
Marginal severe weather risk continues Friday for Flint Hills
Reports are pending after a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Chase County on Friday. The warning was issued for the risk of hail up to half-dollar or ping-pong-ball size. So far, there has bee...
Mar 29, 2019
Man convicted of rape in Lyon County to spend over 20 years in prison
One man convicted last month of rape will spend over two decades in prison for the crime. Jeremy Massey was sentenced Wednesday to 246 months, or 20.5 years, in prison. Massey was convicted on charges...
Mar 29, 2019
Town hall announced for veterans affected by upcoming closure of Emporia's VA outpatient medical clinic
Veterans are encouraged to stop at the American Legion Post 5 on Saturday for a town hall meeting on the upcoming closure of the Veterans Administration’s outpatient medical clinic in Emporia. U...
Mar 29, 2019
ESU Distinguished Alum to lead KHP after administrative shake-up at agency
The top two officers at the Kansas Highway Patrol have suddenly resigned, and Governor Laura Kelly has tapped an Emporia State Distinguished Alum to lead the agency. Superintendent Col. Mark Bruce and...
Mar 29, 2019
One taken to Newman Regional Health following crash on Kansas Turnpike Thursday
A Wichita man was taken to Newman Regional Health following a single-vehicle accident Thursday afternoon. Emergency crews were called out to KTA mile marker 118 9 miles south of Emporia around 4:30 pm...
Mar 29, 2019
Red Cross making push for volunteers as National Red Cross Month draws to a close
National Red Cross month is coming to a close. The month of March has historically served as a time for the Red Cross to spread awareness of their organization and the work they do throughout the coun...
Mar 28, 2019
5k fundraiser to support local student happening Saturday
A 5k run/walk fundraiser will be held Saturday morning at Jones Park to benefit an Emporia High student-athlete. Emporia High cross country runner Austin Moore was diagnosed with stage four lymphoma i...
Mar 28, 2019
New department heads adapting to life in NRH cardiopulmonary, cath lab departments
Two new department heads at Newman Regional Health are getting up to speed after recently coming on board. Donny Bellomy has been leading the cardiology department since last summer. His medical caree...
Mar 28, 2019
EHS principal Britton Hart reflects on time at high school with new job coming in July
Emporia High Principal Britton Hart is looking fondly upon different accomplishments at the high school as he prepares for a new role in education. Hart is becoming the Kansas Association of School Bo...
Mar 28, 2019
