Category Archives: News
Legislative update: Eric Smith, 76th District House
The Kansas Legislature’s official three-week vacation is just about done. Lawmakers are back in session at 10 am Thursday, and even though education funding is now largely handled — at lea...
Apr 25, 2018
Relay for Life kickoff event moving indoors Wednesday
Rain or shine, the community is encouraged to attend Wednesday’s Relay for Life of the Flint Hills kickoff event. Activities will be from 11 am to 1 pm inside Central Care Cancer Center, 1401 We...
Apr 25, 2018
ESU adjusts spring commencement schedule
Six years ago, Emporia State University moved away from a longstanding tradition by holding two spring commencement activities instead of one. Now it’s changing its approach again. For the first...
Apr 25, 2018
Alma man expected to be OK after second McPherson County plane crash in 13 months
ROXBURY — A Wabaunsee County man was hurt in a plane crash in McPherson County on Tuesday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says 57-year-old Shannon Randal Scot of Alma was piloting a Maule M5 235C, a ...
Apr 25, 2018
Wednesday webinar to focus on farmland values, economic trends
Ag producers interested in land value trends and the overall farm economy are encouraged to be part of a special webinar Wednesday morning. Dr. Mykel Taylor, an ag economics professor at Kansas State ...
Apr 25, 2018
Emporia State and Healthier Lyon County join forces to get individuals walking
Emporians are urged to take time Wednesday to get out of the office by walking at lunch. Emporia State University and Healthier Lyon County are inviting everyone to Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Nati...
Apr 24, 2018
Protest period now underway for Sunday liquor sales ordinance
Less than two months remain before a new Sunday liquor sales ordinance can go into effect. Earlier this month, the Emporia City Commission approved the ordinance which would extend retail sales of alc...
Apr 24, 2018
Svaty's main mission -- if chosen as governor -- is to improve economy
For Kansas gubernatorial candidate Josh Svaty, the state needs to shore up its financial situation before it can truly move forward. Svaty came to Emporia on Tuesday as part of what he calls a college...
Apr 24, 2018
Lyon County drug, property cases on Kansas Supreme Court docket next month
TOPEKA — Two appeals stemming from Lyon County court cases will be heard when the Kansas Supreme Court reconvenes next month. State v. Seth Torres will be heard May 2. The case originated with a...
Apr 24, 2018
Emergency department tour on NRH Board of Trustees agenda
The Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees has its monthly meeting Wednesday. The meeting will start a bit ahead of the normal schedule so trustees can take a tour of the emergency room currently un...
Apr 24, 2018
