Category Archives: News

The 2018-19 budget will be the main point of discussion for the Emporia Recreation Commission when it meets Monday evening. Board members will likely approve a tentative budget for publication purpose...

Unemployment numbers are holding steady for Emporia and Lyon County. The May unemployment numbers from the Kansas Department of Labor have Emporia and Lyon County both at 3.3 percent, unchanged from A...

The Lyon County Master Gardeners invited the public to see their unique gardens on Saturday. The group held its annual Garden Tour in and around Emporia. Master Gardener Carolyn Koch’s garden at...

Patrons of Emporia's Starbucks got a surprise along with their morning coffee Saturday. The coffee shop's exterior sign at 2916 Eaglecrest was flat on the ground. Restaurant staff say a crack was noti...

One more day of abnormal heat and humidity — at least for mid-June — is coming before welcome changes to the forecast. A heat advisory in place since Friday morning remains in effect until...

The Flint Hills Regional Council had its June meeting in Emporia. On Friday, members listened to several demonstrations, including a program update from Flint Hills Technical College, history and use ...

Pretrial hearings connected to possible child abuse or neglect at Emporia State University’s Center for Early Childhood Education have been rescheduled. The center’s former director, Keely...

ALMA — Another day, another scam. The latest effort to take your money is being reported in Wabaunsee County, where authorities say residents are fielding calls from people claiming they have ki...

Two Wyandotte County deputies have died after being shot Friday. In separate news releases from the Kansas City, Kan., Police Department, deputy Theresa King passed away around 2 am Saturday. Fellow d...

With a heat advisory in place through the entire weekend, health officials are advising people to exercise caution when spending time outdoors. Temperatures are expected to climb into the mid-90s, but...