Category Archives: News

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Gov. Jeff Colyer has extended an order to fly flags at half-staff following the death of Arizona Senator John McCain. In accordance with Executive Order 10-12, and following Monday afternoon’s p...

The Salvation Army of Lyon County will be distributing federal government commodities Tuesday. Residents are invited to come out to the annex building at 209 West 4th Ave. between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p...

Emporia Police have arrested a suspect in connection to Sunday’s alleged stabbing incident at Emporia’s IHOP restaurant. Police arrived shortly before 5 p.m. to a report of a stabbing, whe...

One of Emporia’s major manufacturers celebrated its 65th year in business last week. Founded in 1953 by E.L. (Bud) and R.E. (Gene) Hopkins, the brothers developed Hopkins Manufacturing Corporati...

Spectators took a trip back to the 1800’s to enjoy America’s past time at its roots. A vintage 1860’s baseball game was played on the grounds of the historic homestead Sunday afterno...