Category Archives: News
Soul mates become running mates for gubernatorial election
Republican gubernatorial candidate Jim Barnett has selected his running mate for Lt. Governor, his wife Rosemary. Barnett says when choosing a running mate he had three simple criteria, someone who co...
May 31, 2018
Special Olympics torch on its way to Wichita; Ron's Ride generates over $3,000
The Special Olympics torch is getting closer to its final destination. The torch left Emporia on its way to El Dorado and, ultimately, Wichita for the annual State Games beginning Friday. Special Olym...
May 31, 2018
Lyon County Commission hears County Attorney budget request, tables decision on vacating part of Road A
Lyon County commissioners fielded the latest department budget request during their action session Thursday. County Attorney Marc Goodman submitted a tentative budget that adds a new position: a victi...
May 31, 2018
EFD: Unattended hot oil led to Las Brisas fire
Damage estimates are still pending, but the cause of Wednesday’s fire at an Emporia restaurant appears to have been an accident. Emporia Fire Marshal Reason Bradford says a cooking appliance was...
May 31, 2018
Decision still pending on petition which could disband USD 251
READING — Over a week now after an email chain was publicized asking for guidance on a possible petition which could lead to the end of USD 251 North Lyon County, the woman at the heart of the c...
May 31, 2018
Quilts of Gratitude fundraiser nets over $3,300
Overwhelmed is the word Quilts of Gratitude spokesperson Rosaetta Fields used several times to describe her emotions as the winner of the featured quilt was announced and the final fundraising total w...
May 31, 2018
Special Olympics torch now in Emporia
The Special Olympics torch is now in Emporia — for a few hours, anyway. The torch came to Emporia officially from BETO Junction on Wednesday, accompanied by local law enforcement, members of the...
May 31, 2018
Thin haze of smoke prompts fire call to Emporia Walmart
Emporia firefighters were dispatched briefly to a west Emporia business after a reported fire Wednesday. A fire crew was sent to the north entrance of Walmart, 2301 Industrial, shortly before 7:30 pm....
May 31, 2018
81st Flint Hills Rodeo taking place this weekend
Excitement is mounting as the 81st annual Flint Hills Rodeo is set to begin. The annual competition will begin Thursday at the Strong City Arena located on Highway 50 in Strong City. With 402 competit...
May 30, 2018
Major smoke damage to Emporia restaurant after fire
Restaurante Las Brisas on West South Avenue has suffered significant interior damage after fire developed Wednesday. Fire was reported at 312 West South just before 11 am. Emporia Fire Battalion Chief...
May 30, 2018
