Category Archives: News
Over 15 pets saved after fire develops in Emporia doghouse
Close to 20 pets were rescued after fire developed in a doghouse and then transitioned to a nearby home. Firefighters were called out to 417 South Union after a reported structure fire shortly before ...
Apr 17, 2018
UPDATE: ESU, NTHF officials pleased with national designation for Memorial to Fallen Educators
After a couple years in the making, the Memorial to Fallen Educators now just needs a signature from President Donald Trump to become an official national memorial. On Monday, the U.S. House of Repres...
Apr 17, 2018
Draft of boil water advisory investigation under legal review
A month after a boil water advisory impacted Emporia and the rest of Lyon County, a draft report outlining what happened is currently under review. Public Works officials wrote the report after a valv...
Apr 17, 2018
Organizers of FHTC, Sacred Heart auctions thankful for totals
Totals are finalizing for auctions held over the weekend. The final total for the Night of Inspiration will go down as a record-breaker for scholarships at Flint Hills Technical College, generating $1...
Apr 17, 2018
Emporia Police warn of scammers targeting Facebook Messenger
Scammers are now targeting social media accounts of users to try new ways of obtaining personal information. The Emporia Police Department has released two examples of residents that received messages...
Apr 17, 2018
Emporia Rescue Mission fundraising nearing end
Emporia Rescue Mission is nearing its fundraising goal. Emporia Rescue Mission & Abundant Harvest Community Food Kitchen’s Alan Feinstein Foundation Challenge ends April 30. Director of the...
Apr 17, 2018
Laps for Landon draws huge crowd to raise money for cystic fibrosis research, awareness
Plenty of smiles and good weather greeted those who came out to support the 11th annual Laps for Landon at ESU Welch Stadium Tuesday evening. The fundraiser, named for 11-year-old Landon Dody who was ...
Apr 16, 2018
Preparation for Nitty Gritty Dirt Dash well underway
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Dash is less than two weeks away. The sixth annual Nitty Gritty Dirt Dash is happening April 28 and many obstacles are already being set up. Brooke Bailey with Community Hornets ...
Apr 16, 2018
Infrastructure needs to be addressed during Wednesday city commission meeting
Emporia city commissioners will consider several infrastructure agreements and contracts during Wednesday’s action meeting. Among the agenda items, commissioners will consider a KDOT agreement f...
Apr 16, 2018
Hit-and-run crash sends adult to NRH for treatment; second driver arrested
An adult was hospitalized after a confirmed hit-and-run crash in western Emporia on Monday. The wreck was reported just after noon at US Highway 50 and Graham after a car and minivan collided. The car...
Apr 16, 2018
