Category Archives: News

The Special Olympics torch is now in Emporia — for a few hours, anyway. The torch came to Emporia officially from BETO Junction on Wednesday, accompanied by local law enforcement, members of the...

Emporia firefighters were dispatched briefly to a west Emporia business after a reported fire Wednesday. A fire crew was sent to the north entrance of Walmart, 2301 Industrial, shortly before 7:30 pm....

Excitement is mounting as the 81st annual Flint Hills Rodeo is set to begin. The annual competition will begin Thursday at the Strong City Arena located on Highway 50 in Strong City. With 402 competit...

Restaurante Las Brisas on West South Avenue has suffered significant interior damage after fire developed Wednesday. Fire was reported at 312 West South just before 11 am. Emporia Fire Battalion Chief...

On Friday, 34 people will break new ground in endurance cycling. They are the select few participating in the inaugural DK XL, a 350-mile ride into the Flint Hills. Riders taking off Friday afternoon ...

READING — The future of Reading Elementary is going to be discussed this week. The Reading City Council’s Thursday evening meeting will be focused on giving the community space and time to...

US Senator Jerry Moran is coming to Emporia this week. Moran will stop at the American Legion Post No. 5 at 2921 West 12th to meet with the public from 3-4 pm Thursday. Residents are encouraged to sha...

A road in north Lyon County is opening Wednesday. The Lyon County Highway Department is opening Road 370 between V-2 and W. The road has been closed since May 9 to replace a plank-top culvert.

Emporia’s annual slurry seal project begins this week. Currently, four streets will see work: *Thursday: Drury Lane from Lincoln to Morningside*Friday: Oxford Drive from Briarcliff to Morningsid...

COUNCIL GROVE — The Kaw Mission State Historic Site in Council Grove is announcing a transition and a reinterpretation of the site. New exhibits are planned in the coming years, including a temp...