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Southbound Turnpike traffic blocked at Admire interchange after wreck near Emporia service exit
Law enforcement authorities are investigating after a reported injury crash northeast of Emporia on Saturday afternoon. The wreck was reported around 3:15 pm at Kansas Turnpike mile marker 134 southbound, or seven miles northeast of the Emporia tollgate and two miles northeast of the Emporia service exit. Kansas Highway Patrol troopers, Emporia/Lyon County EMS and a medical helicopter responded.
‘Them vs. us’: Lawrence community members identify barriers between police and themselves
A diverse group of community members shared their perspectives on Lawrence police Saturday, voicing concerns ranging from how officers could show more compassion and preparedness in crises to making downtown feel safer. Several dozen community members gathered at Lawrence High School for a partnership workshop hosted by the Lawrence Police...
Berryton family hosts ‘Midterms with Santa’ to remind kids to be nice all year
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Berryton family hosted the “Midterms with Santa” photo-op event to remind kids to be nice all year. Lori Means recently opened Lolo’s Clucks and Stuff on her property in Berryton. The gift shop is full of homemade foods and other fun antiques.
Grace United Methodist Church hosts successful Kicks 4 Kids shoe giveaway
Grace United Methodist Church held its annual Kicks 4 Kids shoe giveaway Saturday, bringing much-needed footwear and other essential services to local children. "About seven years ago, a youth group of junior high and high school students recognized a need in their schools," said organizer Russ Conrade. "Some kids couldn't participate in gym or PE because they didn't have the proper shoes, or any decent shoes at all. It started as a way to help them and has just grown from there. It’s an opportunity to reach out and share a little bit of God's love with those around us."
Minor injuries reported after Saturday crash in central Emporia
Minor injuries were reported for one of two drivers involved in a crash in central Emporia on Saturday morning. Emporia Police and Emporia Fire/EMS responded to Ninth and State around 10:15 am. Police Sgt. Dominick Vortherms says a northbound driver on State failed to yeild at a stop sign, crashing her car broadside into a westbound SUV on Ninth.
Agenda for the USD 234 Board of Education on July 29
July 29, 2024 – 7:30 A.M. 1.0 Call Meeting to Order David Stewart, President. 3.0 Resolution #24-06 for Supplemental General Budget Percentage. 4.0 Enter Executive Session – Personnel Matters (Action Item) 4.1 Exit Executive Session – _______ (Time) 4.2 Approval of Personnel Report (Action Item) 5.0 Adjourn...
Driverless semitrailer rolls through Kansas neighborhood, comes to rest between homes
A driverless semitrailer rolled approximately 300 feet through a residential area in Lawrence, Kansas, Thursday afternoon, causing minor commotion but resulting in little damage and no injuries. See where the truck ended up in the video player above. The incident happened around 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of 11th and...
WeaveGrid to combine its software with Emporia Energy chargers
WeaveGrid and Emporia Energy are partnering to make smart EV charging more accessible by expanding access to utility-managed charging programs for Emporia EV charger owners. WeaveGrid said its software will integrate with Emporia Energy’s EV chargers, enabling participation in utility-managed charging programs and grid optimization initiatives. According to the...
Emporia Pavilions welcoming new businesses, signaling local retail growth
The Emporia Pavilions are on the verge of welcoming new businesses, signaling significant growth for the local retail scene. Special Projects Coordinator and interim RDA Director Jim Witt confirmed that Five Below is on track for a late August opening. Old Navy and Ulta will be joining them later this year.
Emporia Area Retired School Personnel Activities
As August approaches, teachers and staff will be headed back to the area schools. We wish for everyone to have a great school year. Some former staff members are going to be experiencing retirement for the first time. Emporia Area Retired School Personnel invite you retirees to become a part of our group. We promote educational, social, health, professional and economic issues in our area. We also encourage volunteerism through personal contributions and community service group activities. It is a great group for fellowship and friendship. We meet the second Friday of every month in the large meeting room at the Emporia Recreation Center at 11:45. All retirees (not just the ones from this year) are invited to attend. We have a meal, a program, and a short business meeting. Recent retirees will be receiving a personal letter of invitation soon.
First-ever Kansas Local Food Summit slated Aug. 27-28 in Wichita
MANHATTAN — A program to help people in every Kansas county improve their access to nutritious foods will be hosting a two-day meeting in Wichita to connect communities with similar food issues. The first-ever Kansas Local Food Summit is scheduled for Aug. 27-28 at the Kansas Leadership Center and...
From John Kuck to Carey McLeod: Emporia State's Olympic legacy shines in Paris 2024
Emporia State University has a storied history with the Olympics, a remarkable feat for a Division-II school nestled in the heart of Kansas and the 2024 Paris Olympics are no exception. Jamaican athlete and former Hornet Carey McLeod, who was at ESU for a year in 2019before transferring to the...
Volunteers build houses for Fuller Center
Members of Faith Chapel Assembly of God and Pelican Mission 27 from Louisburg, Kansas, volunteer for the Mayfield-Graves Fuller Center for Housing to build houses on Tice Road for victims displaced by the December 2021 tornado.
College football season is just weeks away, but until the first ball is kicked off in late August — in Kansas’ case, at Children’s Mercy Park against Lindenwood — it’s still what coaches and media members alike know as “talking season.”
The term, often associated with former college coach Steve Spurrier, defines the period of time in which soundbites and speculation take the place of actual on-field action. Big 12 talking season reached its apex at media days in Las Vegas two weeks back. Before players are back on the field...
Allen Fieldhouse to shrink in capacity after renovations
LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - 16,300 is a number that has intimidated college basketball programs for decades. But once the Allen Fieldhouse renovations are done, that maximum capacity number will change to 15,300. KU Athletic Director Travis Goff says the changes might shrink attendance numbers by 1,000, but it will vastly...
What’s Happening in Fort Scott
What’s Happening in Fort Scott! July 25th Weekly Newsletter. Trolley Tours every Friday and Saturday on the hour. Fridays 11am-3pm, on the hour, last tour leaves at 2pm. Saturdays 10am-3pm, on the hour, the last tour leaves at 2pm. $6 adults, $4 children 12 & under.
Young artists of Van Go unveil unique benches created for their clients
Twenty-one unique benches created by young Lawrence artists are on their way out into the world following the unveiling Friday at Van Go. Each year, Van Go Summer JAMS apprentice artists are each paired with a client — a local business, individual or organization. Van Go Executive Director Lori...
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