Emporia Gazette

11/28/2025

As neighborhoods begin to shimmer with seasonal décor, one business is helping Emporia homeowners get into the holiday spirit safely and professionally.

11/28/2025

Christmas carols now echo along Commercial Street and wreaths adorn the light poles, signaling Emporia’s official welcome to the holiday season.

11/28/2025

Small Business Saturday

11/28/2025

The familiar sound of ringing bells has returned to Emporia storefronts, signaling the start of the Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle campaign. The holiday fundraiser, now underway at several local retail locations, plays a crucial role in supporti…

The familiar sound of ringing bells has returned to Emporia storefronts, signaling the start of the Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle campaign. The holiday fundraiser, now underway at several local

11/27/2025

11/26/2025

There is a vehicle fire on I-35 between Hartford and Emporia. Please use caution as emergency crews respond.

11/26/2025

The County Commission approved an invoice for analytical services for the PBC-issued revenue bond from S&P Global.

The Lyon County Commission approved payment for an invoice from S&P Global for analytical services for the Public Building Commission (PBC) bond issuance for a total of $19,850.

11/26/2025

More than two years after the bodies of Emporia women Linda Estrada and Amy Ford were discovered in a remote Kiowa County field, the man who admitted killing them has been sentenced to decades in prison. On Tuesday afternoon, in the Kiowa County Dis…

More than two years after the bodies of Emporia women Linda Estrada and Amy Ford were discovered in a remote Kiowa County field, the man who admitted killing them has

11/26/2025

The Lady Hornets basketball squad welcomed a new foe into White Auditorium as they faced off against Quincy for the first time. In said first battle, the Lady Hornets used a 32-point outburst in the third quarter to seal the game 75-62

The Lady Hornets basketball squad welcomed a new foe into White Auditorium as they faced off against Quincy for the first time. In said first battle, the Lady Hornets entered

11/26/2025

A stiff, chilly wind Tuesday evening did little to keep families away from Holidaze at the Zoo and Toy Drive, an annual celebration hosted by the Emporia Police Benefit Association, David Traylor Zoo and Hetlinger Developmental Services.

A stiff, chilly wind Tuesday evening did little to keep families away from Holidaze at the Zoo and Toy Drive, an annual celebration hosted by the Emporia Police Benefit Association,

11/26/2025

A preliminary hearing for a Durham, Mo., man accused of vehicle theft and attempted arson has been rescheduled for Feb. 24, 2026.

11/25/2025

Lyon County property tax forms for the 2025 tax year are expected to arrive "any day" according to County Treasurer Sharon Gaede.

Lyon County property tax statements for the 2025 tax year are expected to arrive in mailboxes “any day” according to County Treasurer Sharon Gaede.