Category Archives: News
Bids for first phase of new water project coming soon
The bid process will begin soon for a major infrastructure project affecting southeast Emporia. In fact, City Engineer Jim Ubert says new water lines will bid in May. The water lines are the first pha...
Apr 15, 2018
Rabas touched by Roe Cross honor
Kevin Rabas got a surprise in his classroom Friday. The chair of Emporia State’s Department of English, Modern Languages and Journalism — and the state Poet Laureate to boot — was vi...
Apr 15, 2018
Runners brave Saturday morning chill for Crawl Walk Run 5K
Saturday’s weather was hardly ideal for outdoor activities. Still, a contingent of runners braved the elements and participated in the Crawl Walk Run 5K for Emporia Child Care. Director Deb Crow...
Apr 15, 2018
EPD teaches how to 'Fight Like A Girl'
The Emporia Police Department taught women in the community the importance of fighting like a girl to stay safe if confronted by an attacker. The annual EPD Fight like a Girl self-defense class was he...
Apr 14, 2018
ESU students work to help people who are homeless
Students at Emporia State University are raising awareness about homelessness — and they are doing something else to help the cause as well. Over the weekend, Didde Catholic Campus Center hosted...
Apr 14, 2018
Quilts of Gratitude now on display at Waters True Value
The inaugural Quilts of Gratitude drawing is now about six weeks away, and fundraising continues to benefit the quilters who donate their time and money making special coverings for veterans. Spokespe...
Apr 14, 2018
Fire departments scramble to handle out-of-control burns
The number of controlled burns called in to Lyon County Dispatch grew as Monday progressed. So did the number of out-of-control grass fires. Starting shortly after 1 pm, firefighters from several coun...
Apr 14, 2018
ESU international students share their culture with the community
Emporia had the opportunity to sample delicious food from other cultures Saturday. The annual International Food Festival was held at Emporia State University’s Webb Hall. International students...
Apr 14, 2018
Motorcycle enthusiasts have a Spring Fling in Emporia
Despite chilly, raw conditions, bikers from several states came to Emporia this weekend. ABATE of Kansas District No. 12 held its 24th annual Spring Fling Bike Show on Saturday at the Fairgrounds Ande...
Apr 14, 2018
Barring last-minute developments, Sony Uk murder trial begins Monday
Trial is set to begin Monday for Sony Uk. The Emporia man faces a single count of first-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend, Mahogany Brooks, in March 2017. Brooks was allegedly shot several ...
Apr 14, 2018
