Category Archives: News
USD 252 Honor Flight golf scramble cancelled, free-will meal to happen instead
Rain has washed out the USD 252 Honor Flight Golf Scramble, originally scheduled for Sunday. Spokesperson Megan McGuire says there are no plans to reschedule the event but says they do have a lot of f...
Apr 22, 2018
Kansas children's author hosts literacy workshop at Lyon County History Center
A Kansas children’s author talked reading strategies with Emporia families in Emporia this weekend. Kansas City, Kansas native Sue Gallion, writer of “Pug Meets Pig”, was hosted by M...
Apr 22, 2018
Turnpike Troubadours perform for a packed house
Music fans got a delight Saturday as the Turnpike Troubadours rocked the Granada Theatre. The group took the stage as part of Dynamic Discs’ 2018 Glass Blown Open week of activities. The evening...
Apr 21, 2018
Spring Fling 5K supports local students
A little rain didn’t stop community members from supporting local students this weekend. The 2018 Spring Fling 5K took place at Emporia Middle School Saturday morning. Entry for the event were d...
Apr 21, 2018
Final indoor Farmers' Market provides opportunity to raise funds for Quilts of Gratitude
The final indoor Emporia Farmers’ Market of the winter season was held on Saturday at Waters True Value. The event provided an opportunity once again to fundraise for the Quilts of Gratitude dra...
Apr 21, 2018
CDC expands warning for consumers to not purchase or consume romaine lettuce from Arizona
The Centers for Disease Control is warning consumers not to buy romaine lettuce, unless you know for sure it didn’t come from the Yuma, Arizona growing region. If you’re not sure, it’...
Apr 21, 2018
Pending review, Emporian set to enter Guinness record book
Thomas Silkman’s attempt Friday to enter the Guinness Book of World Records will undergo a formal review process. However, Silkman’s effort to set a record for restringing guitars easily s...
Apr 20, 2018
Tattoo fundraiser, Party for the Planet highlight Sunday activities for young and old alike
Sunday is filled with activities in Emporia aimed at both helping others and helping the planet. The inaugural Beacon For Hope Suicide Prevention tattoo fundraiser is happening Sunday from 10 a.m. to ...
Apr 20, 2018
Congressman Marshall visits Memorial to Fallen Educators during Emporia trip
Kansas Congressman Roger Marshall stopped in Emporia on Friday. Marshall’s appearance comes after two significant federal announcements for the city of Emporia, including a $1.3 million grant fo...
Apr 20, 2018
Fire destroys tractor at Thorndale home
THORNDALE — A small tractor in Thorndale was destroyed by fire Friday morning. Emporia Fire Battalion Chief Rich Gould says fire crews were called to 7 Bodock Road shortly before 11:20 am. Gould...
Apr 20, 2018
