Category Archives: News

Emporia Fire handled a pair of small fires, one Monday evening and one well before sunrise Tuesday. The first fire happened at a house at 813 Mechanic and was reported around 7:15 pm. The fire was on ...

A new multi-year partnership will give Newman Regional Health new ways to help the area's Spanish-speaking community. Newman Regional is granting $30,000 over three years to Emporia Spanish Speakers, ...

We almost can't go a week without reporting at least one scam going across our coverage area or the state, and the latest ones revolve around alleged law enforcement statements. The Lyon County Sherif...

Southwick House Executive Director Susan Brinkman is looking forward to Thursday's Turkey Day Dash -- and with good reason. This is the first time Southwick House has organized the event after 13 year...

The official anniversary date may have passed, but the celebration is coming soon for The Sweet Granada. The chocolate shop has its 20th anniversary bash Saturday at the Granada Theatre next door. Swe...

Osage County is receiving state and federal funds for a special project. The county is getting $745,000 for its Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, including $149,000 through Build Kansas funding and th...

Emergency operations are likely to lead the Lyon County Commission's action meeting Wednesday. Commissioners will consider a request from Emergency Management Director Jarrod Fell to officially declar...

Chase County's Country Christmas celebration kicks off Friday. Chase County Chamber of Commerce President Toni Schneider says they have a jam-packed list of events Friday that all can enjoy. Activitie...

The Emporia State Lady Hornets had an extra 300 special guests in attendance for their victory over Ottawa Monday afternoon. Emporia State University, in partnership with USD 253 Emporia and Sacred He...

USD 253 Emporia's art students were on prominent display at the Kansas Association of School Boards annual convention earlier this month. Students were invited to be a part of the convention's distric...