Category Archives: News
Emporia Community Foundation nearing end of 2019 grant application period
The grant application period for the Emporia Community Foundation’s 2019 cycle is closing down. Applications are needed by 5 pm Oct. 1, either at the Community Foundation’s office at 527 C...
Sep 24, 2018
January trial set for Shelby Carson in vicious dog case
A jury trial is now on the docket in Chase County for January in the case of Shelby Carson. At a pretrial hearing last week, Chase County District Court set a two-day trial Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 for Cars...
Sep 24, 2018
As search continues for new Granada director, local patrons encouraged to apply
The search for a new director of the Emporia Granada Theatre continues to press forward. Applications have been coming in since early September after the announcement that current director Bryan Willi...
Sep 24, 2018
BNSF challenges state law for how long trains can block crossings after Chase County citation
Burlington Northern Santa Fe is challenging a roughly century-old state law that puts limits on how long trains can block crossings. The case stems from a blockage of two crossings near Bazaar in Chas...
Sep 24, 2018
Local church hosts day of activities for foster children
Local foster children received a day of fun and joy thanks to members of West Side Baptist Church this weekend. The second annual Fun Day for Foster Kids was held Saturday afternoon. Event organizer C...
Sep 23, 2018
Final safety check lane precedes National Child Passenger Safety Week
Safe Kids Emporia held their final child seat safety check lane of the year this weekend. The fourth and final check lane of the year came in advance of National Child Passenger Safety Week this week....
Sep 23, 2018
Day to Honor brings Hartford together in support of Honor Flight
The community of Hartford came together Saturday for “A Day to Honor.” The day-long community festival saw a host of activities including a morning bike ride and color run, breakfast and f...
Sep 23, 2018
Disc golfers come together for juvenile diabetes research
Disc golfers came out to Hammond Park Saturday in support of Team Schnak and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Timmerman Elementary hosted the benefit disc golf tournament with the help of Dy...
Sep 23, 2018
Colorful fun run benefits area children's agencies
A colorful, unique event took place Saturday as more than 100 people flocked to Emporia State University for the annual Nitty Gritty Tie-Dye Run. The 5K run and walk invites participants out for a mor...
Sep 22, 2018
No sign of fire or natural gas after Friday emergency call
Emporia firefighters were toned out to a combination fire and gas smell call Friday evening, but they found no evidence of either after an investigation. Fire crews were dispatched to the 2301 block o...
Sep 22, 2018
