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CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness attains Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic certification
EMPORIA, Kan. (WIBW) - CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness has attained full certification as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) as of June 5. According to CrossWinds officials, this certification marks a significant milestone in the agency’s mission to provide comprehensive and accessible mental health and substance use disorder services through its entire service area.
Emporia police make arrest after man allegedly burglarizes apartment with family inside
EMPORIA (KSNT) – Emporia police have arrested a local 19-year-old after an alleged burglary at an apartment complex. The Emporia Police Department (EPD) announced in a press release that officers were called just after 5 a.m. on Sunday, June 30 to an apartment complex in the 1800 block of Merchant Street. A woman told police […]
Emporia Police: Aggravated burglary case developed after weekend break-in
Emporia Police officers say a break-in at a local apartment led to aggravated burglary charges against an Emporia man. Officers say they were dispatched to The Villas, 1839 Merchant around 5 am Sunday for a reported burglary in progress. A woman residing at the complex says she woke up and found an unknown male in her apartment. The man allegedly pushed her against a wall and covered her mouth. The woman says she screamed, which got her husband. The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Michael Hourel, ran off.
Jones lands offer from Emporia State
Emporia State is after another Yukon High School prospect. Wide receiver Lucas Jones is the latest Miller to be offered a scholarship by ESU, the Class of 2025 prospect reported the offer June 24 on his X account, formerly Twitter. “It means a lot and feels really good,” Jones told...
'They leave me with nothing': Former ESU student concerned with Emporia healthcare amid 12-year legal battle with providers
For 12 years, Emeline Fuller, a local artist and 2021 Emporia State graduate, has endured a legal battle for her life. The catalyst? A 2012 lymph node biopsy and cat scratch disease diagnosis resulting in a medical bill she simply couldn’t afford. Since May of that year, she has been sued 10 times by Emporia health care providers and has had wage garnishments released and reordered for bills she says she “just can’t pay,”.
City Commission action and study meetings coming Tuesday
Emporia City Commissioners are convening a day earlier than normal for their regular action and study meetings this week. Commissioners will convene Tuesday at 11 am for their regular action meeting inside of the Municipal Courtroom at White Auditorium. Only three items are on the agenda including a resolution to establish a public hearing to possibly declare the Gazette Building Development as a Reinvestment Housing Incentive District (RHID) in downtown Emporia.
Kansas Construction Pension Fund Receives $43.1M PBGC Grant
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation approved a $43.1 million grant on Friday for the Kansas Construction Trades Open End Pension Trust Fund, a pension fund for construction workers based in Topeka, Kansas. The pension plan covers 8,145 participants and had been in critical status. According to the plan’s Form 5500...
Storms and cooler weather for midweek
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - As a cold front moves through south central Kansas, the chances for storms will return to the state and much cooler temperatures are set to overspread the region for the middle of the week. Severe weather threats are low for the immediate area, but gusty winds and torrential rain can be expected.
Export experts to meet with Kansas businesses on statewide tour
TOPEKA (KSNT) – State leaders are announcing the start of an upcoming talk series aiming to show off international exporting opportunities to Kansas businesses. The Kansas Department of Commerce’s (KDC) International Division revealed the plans for the Kansas Exporters Roundtable series on Tuesday, July 2. This will be a monthly series starting in July and […]
Kansas gov. ceremonially signs off on tax plan
HOLTON (KSNT) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly traveled to two northeast Kansas cities on Tuesday to ceremonially sign a tax cut package. Kelly signed off on Senate Bill 1 in the cities of Hiawatha and Holton on Tuesday, July 2, according to a press release from the Office of the Governor. The bill modifies income tax […]
KS Governor announces Administration appointments on Tuesday
(TOPEKA, Ks.) Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, that she has appointed seven people to new positions for the month of July. According to the Governor's Office, Linda Jeffrey from Topeka has been appointed to the Washburn University's Board of Regents. The purpose of the Board...
Plunkett’s Pest Control acquires McKinzie Pest Control, expanding Kansas presence
Plunkett’s Pest Control Inc. announced its acquisition of McKinzie Pest Control Tuesday morning. McKinzie Pest Control is a longtime family-owned business with regional offices in Manhattan and Emporia. According to a written release, the acquisition of McKinzie Pest Control "represents a significant milestone for Plunkett’s Pest Control," which is growing and expanding its presence in Kansas.
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