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Projected turnout just over two percent for Presidential Preference Primary Tuesday
Voter turnout has been extremely light for the upcoming Presidential Preference Primary election. According to Lyon County Clerk and Election Office Tammy Vopat, the projected turnout is right around 2.5 percent. In terms of advance voting, 306 individuals cast their ballots in person with just over 190 of the 300 mail...
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Greenwood County Attorney files aggravated assault, criminal hunting case
A hearing is coming next month in an aggravated assault and criminal hunting case out of Greenwood County. Greenwood County deputies say they were alerted to a road rage incident in Eureka on March 1. Deputies haven't given specifics, but they arrested Todd Stuber, age and hometown not listed, on suspicion of aggravate...
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Alleged chase from Greenwood County to Elk County leads to pair of arrests
Two people have been charged after an alleged chase that went from Greenwood County into Elk County early this month. Greenwood County deputies say they attempted a vehicle stop on US Highway 400, but the car fled into Elk County before it crashed into a ditch. Deputies arrested Bailey Cargile and Owen Solomon, ages an...
16h ago
Warrant search in Madison leads to arrests on suspected drug distribution, possession
Formal charges are pending after a warrant-based search in Madison led to arrests on suspected drug activity. Greenwood County deputies served the warrant at an unspecified location March 9. They arrested Patrick McClelland, age and hometown not listed, on suspicion of distributing marijuana within 1,000 feet of a scho...
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Emporia robbery case set for sentencing
Sentencing is now set for late May in an Emporia robbery case. Jaison Edward Travelbee pleaded no contest to attempted robbery during a hearing this month. Travelbee was first accused of a count of robbery and an alternate count of theft after an alleged incident in the 600 block of Sunnyslope in December. Emporia Poli...
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STATEHOUSE: Kansas Senate passes tax policy changes for adoptions, disabled veterans
When it comes to tax policy, much of the attention in this year's Kansas legislative session has revolved around the use of a flat tax and/or changes to standard deductions and personal exemptions. However, other tax policy matters have been moving forward. Last week, the Kansas Senate passed HB 2036, which is designed...
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After Wednesday tornado, Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office urging residents to ensure roofing repair companies are legitimate
The Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office says it didn't take long for roofing repair companies to start calling residents after tornadic activity last week. Undersheriff Eric Kirsch says some companies will be legitimate but others will not. He advises residents to ask for credentials and to call the Sheriff's Office at 7...
Mar 17, 2024
WEATHER: Sunday afternoon to see very high fire danger
Cool, dry and blustery conditions are setting up a very high fire danger areawide for the rest of Sunday. High temperatures will struggle to the low 50s after highs narrowly missed 70 degrees Saturday afternoon. However, relative humidity levels will drop to 30 percent or less and wind speeds will gust as high as 30 mp...
Mar 17, 2024
Bond hearing set for April 3 in Vander Linden indecent liberties case
A bond hearing is coming April 3 in the case of a former Burlington teacher and coach accused of sex crimes against children from over 10 years ago. Michael Vander Linden faces eight total counts of aggravated indecent liberties, five for alleged activity with one teenager between October 2012 and early April 2013 and ...
Mar 17, 2024
Homes still selling quickly in Emporia, Lyon County, but fewer homes changing hands
Home sales in Emporia sold quickly last month, but fewer sold versus last year. Sunflower Association of Realtors says homes sold within five days of listing on average last month, continuing a now-longstanding trend of sales within 10 days or less of listing. Eighteen homes sold in February, down from the 25 sold in F...
Mar 17, 2024
Settlement involving National Association of Realtors to reduce commissions, lower home prices
The cost of selling a home could soon go down after the National Association of Realtors agreed to a historic settlement. The powerful trade group, which represents more than 1.5 million real estate agents, reached a nationwide settlement with groups of home sellers who accused the NAR of conspiring to keep broker fees...
Mar 17, 2024
New rugs and furniture among discussion items for Emporia Recreation Commission at meeting Monday
Several items are up for conversation during the Emporia Recreation Commission Board's monthly meeting Monday. Rec Commission members will discuss new rugs and furniture for the Lee Beran Recreation Center. They will also discuss the recently-held Class 5A State Basketball Tournament held at White Auditorium. Besides t...
Mar 17, 2024
Area fire crews respond to grass and hay bale fires Saturday
Area fire crews responded to a pair fires around Emporia late Saturday morning and early Saturday afternoon. The first fire was reported around 11:35 am at 3100 Road G, just over six miles northwest of Emporia, for a grass fire. Americus and Allen Admire firefighters responded to the call. Full details are currently p...
Mar 16, 2024
Festive atmosphere and new activities highlight annual Emporia St. Patrick's Day festivities in downtown Emporia Saturday
Emporia's annual St. Patrick's day activities once again saw a tremendous turnout from the local community Saturday afternoon. As always, the list of events included the annual St. Patrick's Committee parade, a beer garden at Town Royal and the seventh annual Downtown Emporia Bar Association pub crawl. New to the list ...
Mar 16, 2024
Local lawmakers and constituents attend second legislative dialogue of the year Saturday morning
Tax policy and budget appear to still be the main items of focus for local lawmakers as first adjournment quickly approaches. 17th District Senator Jeff Longibine, 60th District Representative Mark Schreiber and 13th District Representative Duane Droge all attended the second legislative dialogue of the year inside of ...
Mar 16, 2024