One Lyon County drug distribution case goes to plea, another moving towards trial
Sentencing is ahead this summer in a Lyon County drug distribution case that has moved to a no-contest plea. Alexander Stewart had originally been charged with distributing up to 100 grams of psilocybin (sill-uh-SY-bin), possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia after an alleged incident in mid-Decem...
May 13, 2024
WEATHER: With a few exceptions, rain a key part of forecast all this week
The week ahead has numerous chances for rain, occasional chances for storms and practically no chances for severe weather. There is a good chance of showers and embedded thunderstorms through Monday and a moderate chance for Monday evening. Tuesday should be clear and dry, but rain chances return late Wednesday morning...
May 13, 2024
Better than 300 students take first step to future success during 2024 Emporia High School graduation Sunday
Sunday was not just the tip of the iceberg, but the start of a whole new journey for the 2024 senior class of Emporia High School. That was the message from EHS Principal Dathan Fischer to the more than 300 graduating seniors during the EHS graduation ceremony inside a full-capacity White Auditorium. During his comment...
May 12, 2024
Kansas governor vetoes two more bills
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a pair of bills sought by Republicans on Friday. The governor vetoed House Substitute for Senate Bill 172, which would have created the Kansas Land and Military Installation Protection Act. The bill was designed to halt "foreign principals" from certain countries from holdin...
May 11, 2024
Worthy charged with misdemeanor interference with law enforcement after incident at empty Emporia hotel
Formal charges have been filed and a first court appearance date is set for a woman who allegedly evaded law enforcement authorities before climbing onto the roof of an empty Emporia hotel several days ago. Amy Worthy, 39, was charged with misdemeanor interference with law enforcement and will appear in court at 1:15 p...
May 11, 2024
Wabaunsee County, Eureka schools get Challenge Awards
Two area schools have been named as 2023 Challenge Awards recipients, as announced by the Kansas State Department of Education. Ninety-seven schools are on the listing, including the following from nearby counties: *USD 389 Eureka: Marshall Elementary School *USD 417 Morris County: Prairie Heights Elementary School The...
May 11, 2024
Energy evident at Emporia State during spring commencement events
Emporia State President Ken Hush says "there is a definite energy on campus" as the academic year came to an end with commencement activities Saturday. Hush credits much of that to recent construction, notably the Nursing + Student Wellness Center, as well as the recent barrage of scholarship announcements fo...
May 11, 2024
New owners for Rollers? Emporia rink on the market
Emporia's roller skating rink is on the market. Rollers, 701 Graham, has been listed, according to owner Kelly Maxfield. As a result, the business is tentatively set to be closed at least between May 19-July 31. Birthday party reservations are not being taken for dates after May 18. Maxfield says the decision to sell c...
May 11, 2024
Mike's Attic closing at end of May
Another retail location in downtown Emporia is closing its doors. Mikes' Attic has announced it will close at the end of the month after 6.5 years of offering antiques, collectibles and records among other items. Owners Mike McDougald, Mike Mertens and Mike Morgan thanked the "amazing dealers, customers and friend...
May 11, 2024
AURORA: Viewing opportunities disappearing after spectacular show Friday night
It appears our best chances for seeing the northern lights are fading, and the regional weather forecast isn't helping. The Space Weather Prediction Center says geomagnetic storm activity, the reason behind the aurora borealis, is waning Monday into early Tuesday. There will be periods of stronger geomagnetic storm con...
May 11, 2024