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The Lyon County Fair carnival opened Tuesday with families pouring in to experience some summer fun before the fair comes to ...
While the state is currently seeing a strong economy and robust workforce, that isn’t the story locally. Emporia is experiencing a high unemployment rate, sitting at 5.7 %, the highest in the state.
Steering Committee, tasked with working on a proposed $46 million new recreation facility, has paused any meetings until ...
The historic Gufler mansion will soon have new owners. According to a social media post, Dr. Benjamin Kohl and Deborah Kohl ...
Gregory Scott Decker died suddenly on July 31, 2025 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, MO. He was 58 years old. He has been ...
The Lyon County Commission will hold its regular action session at 9:00 a.m. Thursday with several quotes up for approval.
The 4-H Premium Sale, a staple of the Lyon County Fair, offers 4-H students a chance to earn hundreds, up to thousands of ...
John Ralph Wheeler, 68, of Emporia, Kansas, passed away on the morning of Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the Kansas Heart ...
The Emporia City Commission will consider potentially approving a basic bid and two alternative bids for remodeling work on ...
To enhance broadband access across Kansas, Gov. Laura Kelly announced $10.4 million in grants through the Advancing Digital ...
Barrett encourages everyone to get Chalk Fest 2025 on their calendar and plan to attend. “Even if you’re not chalking, come ...
The David Traylor Zoo welcomed five new feathered residents to the public last Friday - an emu herd.