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Very high fire danger areawide Tuesday; Chase, Coffey, Osage counties into burn ban until further notice
Outdoor burning is not recommended areawide Tuesday. High temperatures will reach the mid-60s by late afternoon, but southwesterly wind gusts will increase to 30 mph while relative humidity levels dip...
Feb 24, 2026 National Weather Service graphic.
Quartet charged with illegal hunting in Chase County
Four people face criminal charges in Chase County after allegations of illegal hunting dating back to at least 2022. Michael Bockman, Tyler Dickerson, Brody Harrison and Spencer Harshman all face char...
Feb 24, 2026 Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks photo.
HOPKINS SHUTDOWN: Kansas WorkforceONE invites affected employees to meetings, into plans for job fair
Plans to help displaced workers aren't final, but they are developing quickly after Monday's announcement of Hopkins Manufacturing's immediate shutdown. Kansas WorkforceONE, long known as KansasWORKS,...
Feb 23, 2026 Kansas WorkforceONE graphic.
Emporia Family Dental closing next month
One of Emporia's dental options is closing its doors next month. Emporia Family Dental at 1507 West 12th will permanently close March 20, as announced on social media Monday. A reason has not been div...
Feb 23, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Girl Scout cookie season now underway
It's the time of the year that brings great cheer to residents, no, we're not talking about the holidays, but rather Girl Scout cookie sales time. Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland Troop Engagement Spec...
Feb 23, 2026 Girlscouts.org image.
NRH Healthy Heart Fair coming Wednesday
Newman Regional Health has its annual Healthy Heart Fair this week. Activities will be from 9-11 am at the Fairgrounds Bowyer Community Building. Business Development Marketing Specialist Saylor Middl...
Feb 23, 2026 Newman Regional Health graphic.
Local agencies and businesses preparing for 2026 FIFA World Cup and potential visitors it may bring to local community
With the Winter Olympics in Italy now concluded, attention locally now shifts to another global event, this time on US soil, the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The United States will host the largest soccer eve...
Feb 23, 2026 FIFA logo.
Pilot and passenger unharmed following emergency landing near Lyon/Wabaunsee County line Monday morning
No injuries were reported following an emergency landing of an aircraft near the Lyon Wabaunsee County line Monday morning. According to Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Erica Cebulski, she was alerted t...
Feb 23, 2026 Kansas Highway Patrol photo.
Strategic plan measurements, cloud-based information system contract ahead for USD 253 board
USD 253 Emporia school board members will discuss planning and proposals at their regular meeting this week. Board members will discuss updated measures for the district's ongoing strategic plan, incl...
Feb 23, 2026 Communication and engagement benchmarks are among the topics addressed in the Emporia Public Schools strategic plan update to be discussed this week. USD 253 graphic.
First vehicle tag deadline of 2026 coming Friday
Lyon County Treasurer Sharon Gaede is reminding drivers of the first vehicle tag deadline of the year. Friday is the deadline for residents with last names beginning with the letter "A" to renew vehic...
Feb 23, 2026
