The Emporia State track and field teams headed east to Pittsburg State for the Rumble in the Jungle on Friday. ESU's men finished third while the women were seventh in the team standings.

The annual Point-In-Time (PIT) count has concluded for another year. The count took place Thursday and according to local coordinator Joe Reed, the turnout from volunteers was fantastic.

The following schedule and operations adjustments have been announced: Schools – Area *USD 434 Santa Fe Trail closed Tuesday. Businesses – Emporia

Lyon County Commissioner Rollie Martin reflects on 30 years ahead of final commission meeting next week

2 days ago · Another progress report is in hand from the city of Emporia as work continues at the 24th and Prairie waterline improvement zone. Apple Lane is closing at 24th beginning this week, meaning 24th westbound is closed to thru traffic between Apple and Prairie. This will allow for work in the north half ...

2 days ago · Infrastructure and annual payments are all part of the Lyon County Commission’s weekly action meeting agenda Thursday. County Facilities Director Robbie Weiss will seek commission approval for the yearly chillers and boilers maintenance agreement with Modern Air totaling more than $4,100.

Jan 16, 2025 · The first full day of residential street clearing in Emporia was “tough,” according to Public Works Director Dean Grant. High temperatures in the mid-30s and abundant sunshine didn’t do much to crack the current snowpack across town, so Grant is hoping warmer temperatures — highs in the low 40s Thursday and mid-40s Friday — will help the process.

2 days ago · An investigation is underway after a destructive fire in central Greenwood County last week. Fire was reported at 205 South Fifth in Hamilton this past Thursday. Greenwood County Sheriff Heath Samuels says the garage was fully engulfed when authorities arrived. The garage eventually collapsed. The ...

Oct 30, 2024 · Isolated severe thunderstorm warnings developed near Emporia on Wednesday. Widely scattered activity formed ahead of a cold front early Wednesday afternoon, leading to heavy rainfall along the US Highway 56 corridor.

Jan 8, 2025 · An additional 1-2 inches of snowfall is possible for Emporia with higher accumulation, up to three inches, possible elsewhere in the KVOE listening area with an incoming winter system Thursday into Friday.