Category Archives: News
Fun run helps folks get their motors running
A little rain didn’t deter folks from getting their motors running Saturday. The third annual Get Your Motor Running run, walk or roll moved to Emporia High School for its event and featured ind...
Oct 06, 2018
Overnight wreck leads to arrest of one individual
A rollover crash south of Emporia early Saturday morning led to the arrest one individual. Lyon County Deputies responded to the intersection of Hwy 99 and Road 135 shortly before 2:30 a.m. The driver...
Oct 06, 2018
Schedule adjustments for Oct. 6
Due to the potential for inclement weather, the following schedule adjustments have been reported. SATURDAY *Emporia Recreation Commission youth football and soccer postponed until further notice. Res...
Oct 06, 2018
Residents will get their motors running Saturday for special education services
The third-annual Get Your Motor Running Run, Walk or Roll is taking place Saturday. The annual event is essentially two events in one featuring a 5K and a half-mile fun run for children. All proceeds ...
Oct 06, 2018
Merchant Street adjustments to continue for next several weeks
More road adjustments are coming in the near future along Merchant Street. The City of Emporia Engineering Department says the first phase of asphalt pavement milling and overlay operations on Merchan...
Oct 06, 2018
Americus celebration is a go rain or shine
Chances of rain will not dampen the spirits of Americus residents as they both celebrate and raise funds to support their town. The Americus Make A Splash Block Party is happening Saturday morning. Th...
Oct 05, 2018
Ghosts and ghouls will abound at annual Neosho Rapids Haunted House
The annual Neosho Rapids Haunted House is gearing up to offer local residents a frighteningly good time. The first Haunted House of the year will be held Saturday, Oct. 13 with wagon rides beginning a...
Oct 05, 2018
Recent rainfall comes too late to adjust drought map
The areawide heavy rain from earlier this week came too late to have any impact on the US Drought Monitor. The latest map issued Thursday remains virtually the same as it has the past two weeks. Extre...
Oct 05, 2018
Monsanto grant bringing drone technology to Hartford, Olpe high schools
For the second time this decade, USD 252 Southern Lyon County has garnered a major grant from Monsanto. A special check presentation took place this week as Monsanto granted the district $25,000 as pa...
Oct 05, 2018
United Way off to fast start to campaign drive
A little more than a week into the United Way of the Flint Hills annual fundraising campaign, things are off to a fast start. The organization on Sept. 25 announced a $555,000 drive goal, with proceed...
Oct 05, 2018
