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The man who allegedly barricaded himself in a garage and then tried to flee law enforcement earlier this week was already in trouble with the law. Now Abel Ortiz faces a new raft of charges in Lyon Co...

Next week, the USD 253 Emporia School Board has a decision to make. The board will have formal interviews of six residents wanting to fill an open position that developed when Mike Helbert resigned af...

Lyon County commissioners had a quick action meeting Thursday. Commissioners approved County Engineer Chip Woods’ request to close Main Street in Americus for the town’s annual Fall Festiv...

Part of Prairie Street will close next week for a water main repair. Tuesday is the target day for closing Prairie between 15th and 18th. Underground Utilities Supervisor Mike Dvorak says a leak has d...

Coffey County authorities say one person is dead following a head-on crash Tmorningy moring at US Highway 75 and 20th Road. Shortly after 5:30 a.m., emergency personnel were dispatched after the repor...

TOPEKA — The Labor Day weekend will be busy for travel. Kansas AAA spokesperson Jennifer Haugh says — you guessed it — another record for holiday travel is coming. Your browser does ...

An Emporia chiropractor who had his license suspended last month by the Kansas Board of Healing Arts has been arrested and charged with sexual crimes. A complaint filed by Lyon County Assistant Attorn...

Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters serving Lyon County is recruiting for some new roles at the chapter. This follows the state chapter’s merger earlier this year with the former Big Brothers Big Si...

An Emporia man who pleaded no contest to drug cultivation charges will spend time in prison. William Ellis, 36, received four years nine months in prison as part of his sentencing Wednesday in Lyon Co...

Due to thunderstorm activity, the following activities have been adjusted for Thursday: *Olpe Schools groundbreaking ceremony: Rescheduled from 9:30 am Thursday to 1:30 pm Friday. If you have schedule...