Category Archives: News
USD 252 Honor Flight returns home
OLPE — The spring 2018 Honor Flight for area veterans and USD 252 Southern Lyon County has returned home. All involved called the two-day trip to Washington, D.C., and back a breathtaking experi...
Apr 26, 2018
Emporia School Board tackles kindergarten readiness, tables decision on wrestling coach
Emporia School Board members, along with teachers and administrators gathered for an in-depth study session focused on kindergarten readiness at their meeting Wednesday. The group discussions included...
Apr 26, 2018
Fresh off NAIA national title, Craig Doty will lead ESU men's basketball program
A three-time national champion at the NAIA and national junior college Division III levels will lead the Emporia State men’s basketball program. ESU Athletics Director Kent Weiser says Craig Dot...
Apr 26, 2018
Deputy SUV, second vehicle collide in west Emporia
An investigation is underway after a Lyon County deputy’s SUV collided with another SUV in west Emporia on Wednesday. The wreck happened at US Highway 50 and Graphic Arts Road around 3:30 pm. No...
Apr 25, 2018
Community members asked to help Stamp out Hunger
With foot traffic continuing to increase, the Salvation Army is preparing to restock the shelves at their food pantry. The 26th annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive is set to take place May 12. The food...
Apr 25, 2018
Relay for Life hosts kickoff luncheon
Relay for Life of the Flint Hills had its annual kickoff lunch Wednesday afternoon to get participants and coordinators excited for the main event this fall. The special lunch hosted patients, survivo...
Apr 25, 2018
Man airlifted after falling over 40 feet off east Emporia business roof
One man was hospitalized this week after falling off the roof of an Emporia business. Emporia rescue workers were dispatched to Thomas Transfer and Storage, 906 East Sixth, right around 5 pm Monday. B...
Apr 25, 2018
Wright: NRH building 'the premier emergency room in Kansas'
Construction continues at the site of Newman Regional Health’s new emergency department. Construction has slowed down somewhat because of recent rainfall, but contractors believe they can catch ...
Apr 25, 2018
Excitement palpable with 16th annual Glass Blown Open set to begin
They have come from far and wide to participate in the Glass Blown Open. Play begins Thursday, and hundreds of players lined up in the rain downtown to check in and finalize their tourney preparations...
Apr 25, 2018
City Commission presented with costly first look at potential airport runway extension, golf course reconfiguration
The Emporia City Commission received new information at Wednesday’s study session regarding potential costs associated with a proposed extension of the Emporia Municipal Airport runway. The Fede...
Apr 25, 2018
