Category Archives: News
Party animals take over the zoo on Earth Day
The David Traylor Zoo held a party Sunday to celebrate the beauty of nature. Party for the Planet, the zoo’s Earth Day celebration, gave families and children an opportunity to get closer to nat...
Apr 22, 2018
Tattoo fundraiser aids in suicide prevention efforts
A tattoo fundraiser created permanent reminders of the ongoing battle against suicide. Beacon for Hope Suicide Prevention teamed up with Maud’s Tattoo Shop in Emporia Sunday to host the first ta...
Apr 22, 2018
Firefighters make quick work of small apartment fire
Emporia Fire Crews were called out to a reported structure fire early Sunday morning. Fire crews were dispatched to an apartment complex located at 1010 East Street after reports of smoke coming from ...
Apr 22, 2018
Emporia welcomes disc golfers from across the world
One of Emporia’s premiere yearly events is heating up this week. Roughly 1,600 disc golfers from around the world have begun descending on Emporia for the 16th annual Glass Blown Open Tournament...
Apr 22, 2018
A tasty endeavor brings several hundred to Emporia Main Street fundraiser
A near sellout crowd gathered for the Taste of Emporia event Saturday evening at White Auditorium. And turnout was strong once again as visitors sipped and sampled wine, spirits, special brews and a v...
Apr 22, 2018
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
