Category Archives: News
Public forum to gauge community ideas on possible rec center renovation
The public is invited to share how they’d like to see the Emporia Recreation Commission proceed on a potential renovation of the Lee Beran Recreation Center. A public forum is being held at 6 p....
May 16, 2018
One person transported after collision between vehicle and bicyclist
One person was taken to the hospital Wednesday afternoon following a collision between an SUV and a bicycle near just north of the intersection at 6th and Commercial Street in downtown Emporia. Empori...
May 16, 2018
KCC: Over 400 Flint Hills injection wells wrongly permitted
Hundreds of injection wells in the Flint Hills did not go through the proper public notice period before permits were approved. A recent report from staff at the Kansas Corporation Commission says ove...
May 16, 2018
Major water main replacement to affect 12th Avenue with other work coming soon near Country Club
A significant water main project will begin in Emporia the next few days. Emporia’s City Engineering Department has put orange construction cones up on 12th Avenue stretching from just west of P...
May 16, 2018
Lyon County judge tapped to serve on child welfare task force
A Lyon County judge has been appointed by the Kansas Supreme Court to the Child Welfare System Task Force. Fifth District Judge Jeffry Larson will complete the unexpired term of District Judge Daniel ...
May 16, 2018
KDCF secretary says staffers see need for unlicensed workers with changes to foster care contracts possible
TOPEKA — The Kansas Department for Children and Families plan to use unlicensed workers to help reduce its burgeoning caseload has been met with some pushback by the general public. That hasn...
May 16, 2018
William Allen White Children's Book Award winners announced
This year’s winners of the 2018 William Allen White Children’s Book Awards were announced this week. The two selections are “Fish in a Tree” by Lynda Mullaly Hunt for those vot...
May 16, 2018
Trio of budget requests on Lyon County Commission agenda
Budget requests are the main point of business for Lyon County commissioners Thursday. During their action session, commissioners will receive budget proposals from Historical Society Director Greg Jo...
May 16, 2018
Public comment period underway as ESU seeks re-accreditation
With the latest accreditation visit looming from the Higher Learning Commission, Emporia State University is seeking public comment about its work. The university is hosting a visit from a Higher Lear...
May 16, 2018
Democratic candidate for governor Josh Svaty announces running mate
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Svaty now has a running mate. In an announcement Wednesday morning, Svaty’s campaign said Katrina Lewison will be the running mate for Lt. Governor. Lewis...
May 16, 2018
