Story archive for September 2008
Tuesday, Sept. 30
- Kansas Health Policy Authority holds meeting in Emporia
- Clements man taken into custody
- Consultant to help with updated plan
- Courthouse will open
- St. Joseph celebrates fall
- Health Agenda
- Ready for a marathon
- Opinion: Everyone could use a spotter
- ESU softball team named to Academic top 10
- MCCallum and Schmidt finish 3rd at home meet
- Perry earns weekly award
- Emporians win Senior Olympics titles
- Not buying it
- Flyover People
- Live United
- Lyon County Commission
- Santa Fe Trail Days
- EFD responds
- Americus Days set for Saturday
- Legislators, candidates study early education
- Public Input
- Still critical
Monday, Sept. 29
- Industrial Road Construction
- Flint Hills Calendar
- ESU soccer team drops 3rd straight
- Chiroy leads Emporia High at Rim Rock Farm
- Hornets win 12th straight at UNO
- Mistakes lead to ESU’s first home loss
- Bad luck Bowyer
- End of the garden
- Pick and choose rights?
- About town
- Americus News
- Senior calendar
- Community agenda
- Community news
- News briefs
- The Week Ahead
- Award-winning authors to be honored
- Public comments tonight
- Fun in the Sun
- Hospital selects new administrator
Sunday, Sept. 28
Saturday, Sept. 27
- Emporia State loses for the first time at home
- Community support overwhelms Hart family
- Paul Newman dies
- Falling in line
- Drawing benefits Arndt scholarship
- Admire festival set for Oct. 11
- Hometown heroes
- Briefcase
- Lingering Effects
- Madison invokes mercy rule again at MDCV
- Same old story: Olpe wins in a blowout
- Diabetes health fair planned Wednesday
- Hospital posts $1.5M loss since Jan. 1
- On the Auction Block
- EHS makes Rural sing comeback blues
- Flint Hills Digest
- Area Menus
Friday, Sept. 26
- Camp alexander offers activities on school holidays
- Two selected for citizen’s academy
- Commissioners sign ambulance agreement
- Called to peacemaking
- Church plans month of service, study
- Church News
- Attorney General unveils new Identity Theft Repair Kit
- Local rehabilitation
- Too much government
- Eye in the sky helping the Spartans
- Name one place
- Sloan El getting comfortable at QB
- Personal freedom
- Spartans' winning streak ends at 6
- ESU loses again to SBU
- My rights
- Really dangerous?
- Up to owners
- Pick good cabinet
- Pats on the back
- Correction
- City sets ground rules for hearing
- Cyclist critically injured
- Service expansion planned
- ESU gains enrollment
- Fire at ESU forces evacuation
- Smoke-Free Cities: Part III
- Voter registration
- The debate is on!
- Roberts ready to stay
- I see a red door, and I...
- Emporian in critical condition in Topeka
Thursday, Sept. 25
- Trailer fire at ESU prompts evacuation of building
- Flood work to begin at center
- Group presents alternative to smoking ban
- Hornets alone at the top
- Washburn Rural no longer a slouch
- Olpe against West Elk a family affair
- Sports Shorts
- EMS 8th-grade teams blanked
- Hartford drops two matches at Madison
- Kudos to Clean Air
- Letters against the smoking ban
- How personal?
- Walk the walk
- About town
- Good causes
- Agenda
- Cultivating a cool season lawn
- Lawn passes inspection
- Celebrate harvest in Hartford Saturday
- News briefs
- Town hall meeting on health care
- Electronic recycling this weekend
- Plenty to do in Chase County
- Sneak Peek
- Emporia schools see enrollment drop
- Students, staff two-wheel it to campus
- Public Hearing on proposed smoking ordinances
Wednesday, Sept. 24
- No read yet on school enrollment
- Tortillas are terrific
- Remain true to principles
- Speak out
- The News Briefly
- New Life
- Administrator denies theft problems at EMS
- SRS launches new toll-free number
- Best is yet to come for Tice
- Opinion: Don't hit the panic button yet
- Spartans finish 2nd in Topeka
- Spartan soccer wins sixth straight
- Health Center operated at loss in August
- About town
- Emporia - Lyon County Most Wanted
- The first Automatic Toll Payment Machines in Kansas
- Even on a mo-ped!
- Zoning commission votes down Lowe's proposals
Tuesday, Sept. 23
- Pioneer Bluffs celebrates community, local food
- Health Agenda
- Shape up, Emporia!
- Community News
- Quality of life
- Flyover People
- Balance, please
- Newcomer Schmitz excels at EHS meet
- Liu wins award for 3rd straight week
- Commons named defender of the week
- Sosa leads EHS tennis team at Olathe South
- Agendas
- Journal: Lowe’s may trim new store openings
- Purchase expands S&S Territory
- Bonner, Wichita continue working with Christie
- Festival celebrates native wildflower
- On the Other Side
- The News, Briefly
Monday, Sept. 22
- Enrollment figures on board agenda
- Family activities planned for weekend
- Americus News
- Grill is not just for steak
- News briefs
- This week
- Gas price on signs must be followed
- Wii-habilitation
- Livestock Country of Origin labels set to begin
- Questions
- Turn on your lights
- Hash patties
- Club agenda
- Reunions
- Hornets bounce back
- Spartans win 5 straight in Rossville
- ESU men finish 6th in Lincoln
- ESU volleyball wins 10th straight
- Spartans shine at large cross country meet
- EHS finishes 5th at Emporia Invitational
- EMS loses one, splits two
- Walk THIS way!
- A woman of substance
Saturday, Sept. 20
- Hornets beat Fort Hays 24-13
- Insight
- Blue Jays knock out Spartans early
- Porch series honors White
- Emporia chosen to host regional security training
- A half is all Madison needs
- ESU helps launch fiscal future
- Osage City survives Heights' comeback
- Junction City, Pittsburg pleased with Christie work
- ESU moves to 12-1 with win over Griffons
- Officials dispute e-mail rumors about shelter
- Retail or Agriculture?
- Make it a park
- The last-train controversy
- Soundness and fury
- Cutting-Edge Business
- About Town
- Menus
- Flint Hills Digest
Friday, Sept. 19
- Looking for Redemption
- Hornets get 1st-ever win at the ESU pitch
- Heights girls win XC Meet at the Orchard
- Spartan tennis places 3rd at Derby
- Five in a row for the Spartans
- Opinion: Financial crunch time
- Former Emporian Prepares for a long weekend walk in Boston
- County Commission endorses transportation needs from state
- Ambassadors chosen for white awards
- Nominated for teacher of year
- Sixth-graders start 18th ‘Walk to be Drug Free’
- Church News
- ESU authors at reading festival in Lawrence
- Best Bets
- Against a ban
- Friday Thoughts
- Pats on the Back
- About Town
- Rape suspect bound over
- Smoke-free cities: Part II
- United Way Drive Aims for $600,000
- Hello! My name is Inigo Prospero...
- Just in case you need a laugh...
Thursday, Sept. 18
- Board of regents raises presidents' salaries
- About town
- Crime of the week
- Good causes
- City approves change for downtown zoning
- Building Permits
- Another big challenge
- Finally, Hornets defeat Truman
- Short week changes Madison’s preparation for Burlingame
- Olpe volleyball wins Eureka Invite
- Sports Shorts
- The News Briefly
- Finalist chosen for ESU post
- Mexican Supper is Friday night
- Living with Alzheimer's
- Windsor to join education board
- Lawrence ban goes smoothly
- Descendents of Charles Whittington gather in Madison
- Best Bets
- ESU recognizes Hoelting family tradition with Hornet Heritage Award
- Purchases dominate discussion
- Lyon County Commission action session
- Doing Business at the Same Old Stand
Wednesday, Sept. 17
- School board fills vacancy
- ‘’T’ain’t nobody’s business’
- Dumping a kitten
- Only one more annoyance
- Former Emporian sentenced to life in 18-year-old’s death
- Spartans win 4th straight
- Reunions
- Downes' dedication makes her one of area's top golfers
- Emporia schools get mentoring grant
- Scholarships are prizes in state school-safety media contest
- Madison gets USDA grant for new storm siren
- Emporia Lyon County most wanted
- Americus News
- About town
- Pasta: more than a tomato sauce courier
- News briefs
- County commissioners meet for study session
- Health Center gets grant
- United Way Agency Fair is Thursday
- Roads beginning to open
Tuesday, Sept. 16
- Hornets out for revenge
- Liu wins award 2 weeks in a row
- Mona rewarded for fast start
- Madison wins rainout game
- EHS finishes third at Hutch
- Best Bets
- Flint Hills Calendar
- Volunteer needed
- Flyover People
- The People Speak
- Shocking the electrician
- Health Agenda
- shape up, emporia!
- Wednesday last day for city stalwart
- Emporian finalist for national award
- Education Board interviews applicants
- Council memberships available
- Money Still Needed
- The News Briefly
- Howie and Heidi? What more could you want!
- Online Chat Matt Zimmerman, Emporia city manager
Monday, Sept. 15
- Veteran news
- EHS runner Dikin shines at Emporia Invitational
- Hornets perfect at Jennies’ Challenge
- Defenseless in Omaha
- Sports brief
- Community agenda
- Senior calendar
- Community news
- News briefs
- New thrift store raising money for horse rescue
- The Week Ahead
- Rivers still rising
- Hurricane drives Emporians home
- ESU grads named to list
- Best bets
- Opinion: Smoking ban - What’s right?
- A labor of love
- The squeaky wheel
- Ike’s long reach
Saturday, Sept. 13
- ESU loses 41-20 to UNO
- Olpe Wins another rout
- Sloppy play and weather leads to loss for CCHS
- Hayden too much for Emporia High
- Prep boys soccer scores
- Director of nursing edging on to retirement
- Today's agriculture picture
- Financial Peace University is offered in Emporia
- A little restoration project
- New doctor wants to serve the underserved
- Flint Hills Digest
- Judge sets December trial
- Briefcase
- Seamless growth
- Encroachment
- About town
- Menus
Friday, Sept. 12
- Emporia loses to Hayden, 26-7
- Change for Republicans
- About Town
- Area Menus
- Foul play
- Spartan golf takes Emporia Invite title
- Scouting report
- Defense leads to wet win for EHS
- ESU meets No. 5 UNO in MIAA opener
- Outdoor Adventures
- Flint Hills Calendar
- County budget news for August is good
- New dentists help expand services at Community health center
- Sunday Sermon
- Church News
- Art Notes
- Watercolors on Exhibit at EAC
- Promoting Books and Libraries for Kids
- Hartford teacher records his songs
- Smoke can kill
- Pats on the Back
- About Town
- Rainfall is heavy in county
- Fundraisers planned for boy with cancer
- 9/11 Memorial
- Crops need more sunshine, heat
- The News, Briefly
- Road closings
- How ready are you?
- Life after Death
Thursday, Sept. 11
- Chase county looks to improve passing game in week 2
- Hayden provides first test for EHS
- Déja vu: Emporia State loses another late lead
- County commission discusses Day-Care flooding
- ‘May’ or ‘Shall’? School board can’t decide
- Building permits
- In the Garden
- About town
- Good causes
- Seven businesses report burglaries
- News briefs
- Jury convicts Hernandez of manslaughter
- Group says Emporians want smoking ban
- Music Department to honor two
- ESU Bomb was a false alarm, but alert system gets a workout
- Counter-proposal offered by owners
- Sports briefs
- Sports shorts
- Not for McCain
- Lots and lots of tiny type
- The smoking ban ordinance as proposed by Clean Air Emporia
- Lyon County Commission action session
- CEO selection continues
- Best there is
- Not a matter of party politics
Wednesday, Sept. 10
- Jury splits decision on Hernandez charges
- Cause of Saturday's fatal fire released
- Summer squash reigns supreme
- Clean air proposal made to commission
- Fleeing driver raced past officer in school zone
- The News briefly
- Anonymous donor gives wetlands to ESU
- Thrift store a ministry
- Ewy provides versatility for the Jaguars
- Verdict still out on Big 12 football
- Learning on the job
- Sports Briefs
- EHS golf takes 4th at salina
- County commissioners discuss daycare flooding problems
Tuesday, Sept. 9
- Identity of man killed in Saturday fire released
- Delmott named MIAA runner of the week
- Liu named MIAA specialist of the week
- Lucky Lucas
- Health Agenda
- Gets scholarship
- Best Bets
- Flint Hills Calendar
- Flyover People
- The People Speak
- Cheaper than the alternative
- School Board Sets candidate interviews
- County, City Commissions Will meet on Wednesday
- About Town
- Three arrested in car chase this morning
- In three separate cases, men charged with having sex with young girls
- Jury Hitch Ironed out at trial
- The News, Briefly
- Grand Granada
- Car chase in Emporia
- Online Chat Kent Weiser - ESU Athletics Director
Monday, Sept. 8
- Obama’s vote
- Vladimir in charge
- Horsin' around
- Hornets win all 4 in Austin
- Miners spoil ESU’s first game on campus
- Look who’s talking now
- ESU report card
- Flint Hills Calendar
- Community newsII
- Senior calendar
- Best bets
- Sports briefs
- EHS soccer team beats Wichita East
- Spartan CC streak ends at Manhattan
- ESU men win Maple Leaf invitational
- Club agenda
- Weekend reunions
- Community news
- Americus News
- News briefs
- The Week Ahead
- Pioneer Bluffs talk will focus on restoring ecology
- Music and the stars
- City records fifth fire-related death of year
- Politics: Obama's stump speech plays to fears, hopes
- Politics: McCain takes on Bush, GOP
Saturday, Sept. 6
- Rain dampens market
- ESU improves to 2-0
- Funds targeted for socially disadvantaged farmers
- On the Shelf book review
- Flint Hills Calendar
- Business briefs
- Building permits
- Menus
- About Town
- Nobody else’s business
- Flint Hills Digest
- Stick to the real issues
- Bringing home the mail
- Spartans put away Topeka
- Tech college offers community outreach classses
- Olpe blows out Northern Heights
- ESU volleyball sweeps 2 in Austin
- ESU soccer on campus for first time
- Checking fuel quality
- 6 devices in County earn perfect marks
- Burlingame benefits from Lebo fumbles
- Accuracy at the Pump
- Hartford’s Rosenquist 9th at Arrowrock
Friday, Sept. 5
- EHS wins 43-19
- Area Notebook
- Seville KO continues to not let anything stand in his way
- ESU-Augustana scouting repot
- Outdoor Adventures
- ESU special teams vastly improved
- County approves roof scan and repairs
- About that photo ...
- Pats on the Back
- Friday Thoughts
- No delay is expected for tax bills
- Lots to do in town this weekend
- Little Train will trade rides for food
- Clothing giveaway Saturday
- The News Briefly
- Council Grove drama celebrates Indian heritage
- Local students record improvements of scores
- Two more candidates apply for school board
- Exhibit, other events showcase women of the Old West
- ESU prof Felix to give concert
- Arts Notes
- Author to talk at Gridley
- Art show opens tonight in Gilson
- Church News
- Emporia Lyon County most wanted
- Agendas
- About Town
- Sunday Sermon
Thursday, Sept. 4
- Tax statements won't be late despite earlier announcement
- About town
- 1 injured in 2-vehicle accident downtown
- An aid to memory
- Mother remembers
- If I had my way
- Sports shorts
- EHS focusing on itself in Week One matchup
- Olpe opens against FHL champ Northern Heights
- ‘Sundown towns’ focus of Bonner lecture
- White book awards celebration set for Oct. 4
- News briefs
- City sets public hearing on tax district
- Anti-DUI campaign nets many arrests
- 9 apply for vacant school-board seat
- Lyon County Commission action session
Wednesday, Sept. 3
- Area art in ‘8 Wonders’ competition
- Murphy's Menu
- International food festival is a big part of ESU family day
- Be responsible
- Not cheering, just reporting
- About Town
- Helpful folks rescue lost,injured dog
- Eastgate Killer seeking new trial
- Lebo restaurant on the market
- From the convention: GOP gathering in full swing
- She is Woman, hear her roar - tonight!
- "But a new wind was about to blow."
- So long, Snowman.
Tuesday, Sept. 2
- Hornets finish 3-1 at tournament
- EHS soccer team gets blown out in coach’s first game
- ESU soccer team improves to 2-0
- ESU linebacker receives weekly award
- A whole new ball team
- Joey’s Journal
- Douglass & Winfield
- Nuessen family gathers at home place for reunion
- Health Agenda
- Club Agenda
- Senior Calendar
- Community News
- About rail service
- So far, so good
- Council Grove teen injured in two-vehicle accident
- The Week Ahead
- Because you asked
- Lyon Countians Report from the Convention Hurricane disrupts schedule for Republicans
- Hanlon to head sustainability center
- Caffeine and Art