Category Archives: News

Only a few roads remain closed in Lyon County after flooding earlier this week, but they could be barricaded for a significant amount of time. The Lyon County Highway Department listed five roads as c...

As its predecessor was for decades, Southwick House is a Community Partner with the United Way of the Flint Hills. Southwick House Director Susan Brinkman says the agency was notified this week it had...

Emporia Public Schools' Community Relations Department says an investigation is underway into an allegedly inappropriate social media comment. Community Relations says the alleged comment was about a ...

Lyon County's website will be getting a new look next year after County Commission action Thursday. Commissioners approved a partnership with CivicPlus for the county website. Total cost is over $32,0...

Emporia Underground Utilities are dealing with a water main break Friday morning. Crews were called to 15th and Rural around 9:15 am. The street is closed at the intersection and service will likely b...

Newman Regional Health administrators and board members discussed the community impact of the hospital's work during the board's monthly meeting this week. Chief Executive Officer Cathy Pimple says th...

Pre-election activities continue, and that includes a special voting opportunity for Lyon County voters Saturday. The now-annual offsite voter election event will be at the Fairgrounds Anderson Buildi...

CareArc's brand-new dental clinic has been in use for a few days, and the medical facility celebrated an expansion and new space with a ribbon-cutting ceremony this week. Besides doubling the number o...

The ongoing war between Israel and Hamas was on Kansas US Senator Roger Marshall's mind as he held a telephone town hall about Medicare enrollment this week. Marshall says Hamas knows no limits with i...

Saturday will be a festive day in downtown Emporia. Several major community events are taking place, including Emporia's fifth annual Dia de los Muertos celebration. Sally Sanchez of Hispanics of Toda...