Category Archives: News
KBI investigating shooting at Jewell County Sheriff's Office
Kansas Bureau of Investigation agents are continuing to piece together what caused a man to shoot two Jewell County deputies Tuesday morning at the Sheriff’s Office in Mankato. Preliminary infor...
Aug 28, 2018
Augusta juvenile hurt in Greenwood County UTV wreck
CLIMAX — Greenwood County deputies continue their investigation into a UTV wreck from this past weekend that hurt a juvenile rider. Sheriff Heath Samuels says deputies, Greenwood County EMS and ...
Aug 28, 2018
ESU, FHTC to sign new agreement for credit transfers
This week, Emporia’s institutions of higher learning will unveil specifics of a new partnership. Emporia State University and Flint Hills Technical College administrators will sign what’s ...
Aug 28, 2018
FHCHC Board announces hiring of medical director, review of audits and HRSA grant awards
The Flint Hills Community Health Center Board of Directors did some reviewing of auditing, quality improvement awards and announced the hiring of a key position at the health center. Chief Financial O...
Aug 28, 2018
Local law enforcement urging more caution around school zones
Local law enforcement officials have been busy this past week keeping tabs on school zones in Emporia. Emporia Police and Lyon County deputies have issued nearly 70 traffic stops already since school ...
Aug 28, 2018
LaPolice campaigns in Emporia and calls out Roger Marshall for declining to debate him
With the countdown on for the upcoming general election, politicians are ramping up their campaigns. On Monday evening, Democratic hopeful Alan LaPolice was the featured speaker at the Lyon County Dem...
Aug 28, 2018
Groundbreaking, ribbon cuttings planned for USD 252 schools this week
USD 252 Southern Lyon County has several celebrations planned for this week. A formal groundbreaking ceremony will take place at Olpe at 9:30 am Thursday. Ribbon-cutting ceremonies are also planned fo...
Aug 27, 2018
Progress being made towards Recreation Center renovation project
The Emporia Recreation Commission’s Recommendation Committee received more clarity on potential renovation options for the Lee Beran Recreation Center. Representatives of Gould Evans, the archit...
Aug 27, 2018
Area towns receiving state money for road resurfacing
Two area cities are receiving state funds for road improvements starting in 2020. Alma is receiving $230,000, while Council Grove is picking up $300,000. Both awards are for surface preservation throu...
Aug 27, 2018
Alma resident tabbed to lead KDWPT on interim basis
A Wabaunsee County resident is leading the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, if only for a short period of time. On Monday, Gov. Jeff Colyer appointed Linda Craighead to serve as the d...
Aug 27, 2018
