Category Archives: News

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

On Friday, 34 people will break new ground in endurance cycling. They are the select few participating in the inaugural DK XL, a 350-mile ride into the Flint Hills. Riders taking off Friday afternoon ...

READING — The future of Reading Elementary is going to be discussed this week. The Reading City Council’s Thursday evening meeting will be focused on giving the community space and time to...

US Senator Jerry Moran is coming to Emporia this week. Moran will stop at the American Legion Post No. 5 at 2921 West 12th to meet with the public from 3-4 pm Thursday. Residents are encouraged to sha...

A road in north Lyon County is opening Wednesday. The Lyon County Highway Department is opening Road 370 between V-2 and W. The road has been closed since May 9 to replace a plank-top culvert.