Category Archives: News
Pickup-wheelchair wreck hurts Osage City man
An Osage City man was hurt in a crash as he was trying to cross an Osage City street Sunday night. The Osage City Police Department says Christopher Baker was trying to cross the 600 block of Market a...
Sep 17, 2018
October prelim set for Ethan Peterson in drug distribution case
A preliminary hearing is on the docket for Ethan Peterson. The Emporia man had his first appearance in Lyon County District Court on Monday on charges of distributing methamphetamine, possession of ma...
Sep 17, 2018
UPDATE: KHP investigating after Herington man was killed by vehicle in Morris County early Sunday
A Herington man has died after he was apparently hit by a vehicle in Morris County. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 56-year-old Shawn Irons was discovered about 10 miles east of Herington in c...
Sep 17, 2018
Hammerls survive Florence, but storm still batters Carolinas
Residents of the Carolinas are still being impacted by what’s left of Hurricane Florence. Former Emporians Vince and Sandy Hammerl rode out the storm at their home in Beacon Townes, North Caroli...
Sep 17, 2018
Investigation continues after Sedgwick County deputy killed in line of duty
A shooting in Sedgwick County on Sunday has led to the death of a deputy and the suspect, according to Sheriff Jeff Easter. The department says the deputy, Robert Kunze III, was responding to a suspic...
Sep 17, 2018
Folks interested in Humane Society's upcoming doghouse build asked to reconnect with agency
The Humane Society of the Flint Hills is asking people who signed up for its upcoming doghouse build to reach back out to the agency. Director Caitlin Flood says the Humane Society’s computer ma...
Sep 17, 2018
More vehicle burglaries reported in Osage County
On Wednesday, the Osage County Sheriff’s Office reported “numerous” vehicle burglaries in Carbondale and Scranton. The agency is reporting more activity early Saturday, this time in ...
Sep 17, 2018
Spire Chamber Ensemble brings 'Vocal Fireworks' to ESU
Classical music lovers got a treat Saturday night. Your browser does not support the audio element. The Spire Chamber Ensemble and Baroque Orchestra was the featured performer at the Emporia State Mus...
Sep 17, 2018
Make a Joyful Noise 5K blends worship, fitness
Sounds of praise and sounds of activity intermingled Saturday as part of New Life Christian Church’s annual Make a Joyful Noise 5K. Your browser does not support the audio element. The run-walk ...
Sep 16, 2018
Residents flock to Municipal Airport for Wings & Wheels
The Emporia Municipal Airport held its annual Wings and Wheels open house Saturday. Manager Ken Adams saw a big turnout, both for the aircraft and the vehicles brought to the airport by the Flatland C...
Sep 16, 2018
