Category Archives: News
Chase County Sheriff says shooting of pitbull was justified
Chase County Sheriff Richard Dorneker say he was justified in shooting a dog that escaped a backyard dwelling in Strong City Monday. Officers were called to a dog-at-large complaint Monday near the ho...
Jun 08, 2018
NWS reflects on how forecasting has changed 44 years after deadly Emporia tornado
It was 44 years ago that a devastating EF-4 tornado developed on the west side of Emporia. In its path, six people were killed, more than 200 people were hurt and both Flinthills Mall and Lincoln Vill...
Jun 08, 2018
American Legion Riders from across Kansas stop in Emporia
The Kansas American Legion Riders stopped at the All Veterans Memorial on their ride across the state. Post 5 American Legion Riders met the group to lead them into town with a police escort. Your bro...
Jun 07, 2018
Fire & Iron ride to benefit those in need
Fire and Iron Station 135 will host their 2018 benefit run Saturday morning. Club President and Emporia Fire Captain Tony Fuller say they often see the tragedies which leave families in need first han...
Jun 07, 2018
Mall burglary suspect reaches plea agreement
An Emporia woman, who was one of four co-defendants in a November burglary at the Flinthills Mall has been convicted. Cheryl Dains, 47, entered a no contest plea Wednesday in Lyon County District Cour...
Jun 07, 2018
Trio of road projects to impact traffic in Emporia and north Lyon County
A trio of road projects in Emporia and Lyon County will take place over the next several days and into next week. According to the Lyon County Highway Department, beginning Friday, Road 340 will be cl...
Jun 07, 2018
Lyon County Commission hears from consulting group on proposed oversight of wind farm near Reading
Lyon County Commissioners were presented with information Thursday on road agreement creation, management and oversight related to a proposed new 200-megawatt wind farm near Reading. Engineers with Ki...
Jun 07, 2018
UPDATE: Two injured following three-vehicle crash near 18th and Industrial
Emporia Police say two people were injured following a three-vehicle pileup Thursday afternoon at 18th and Industrial Road. Officers and emergency personnel were dispatched shortly after 12 p.m. to th...
Jun 07, 2018
Toaster fire causes house to fill with smoke, no injuries reported
Emporia Fire crews were called out to a reported structure fire at about 11 a.m. at 507 Turner Road. Fire crews and Emporia Police investigated a home filled with smoke. They were able to determine th...
Jun 07, 2018
Remembering D-day at the All Veterans Memorial
On Wednesday flags could be seen flying at the All Veterans Memorial in recognition of the 74th anniversary of D-day, June 6, 1944. That is the day in World War II on which the Allied Forces invaded n...
Jun 07, 2018
