Category Archives: News
Board members receive several updates during USD 253 Board of Education meeting
Educational redesign for two local schools may have an impact on the education model of Turning Point Academy. This was a major topic of discussion for USD 253 Board of Education members during their ...
Oct 25, 2018
SOS organizes Community Awareness and Prevention seminar, flower release
SOS has a special Community Awareness and Prevention Training event Thursday. Director Connie Cahoone says this will help to mark Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month with a range of infor...
Oct 24, 2018
Water rates, alcohol policy and legislative update highlight busy city study session
State officials paid a visit to the Emporia City Commission during their study session Wednesday to update Commissioners on both state and local matters. At the state level, Senator Jeff Longbine expr...
Oct 24, 2018
Wabaunsee County among agencies in two states searching for vehicle theft suspect Ryan Squires
The Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Office is now on a growing list of law enforcement agencies looking for Ryan Lee Squires. The Sheriff’s Office says a citizen contacted deputies about a susp...
Oct 24, 2018
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
