Teresa Briggs of Healthier Lyon County came to the city’s Wednesday study session to talk with city commissioners about the possibility of adding vaping to an ordinance that prevents smoking in public places.

The Emporia City Commission continued its ongoing land bank discussion during a study session Wednesday morning.

Sue Smith and Derrick Doty paid a visit to the Chase County Commission meeting last week to discuss planning for the 2019 Folk Life Festival.

Emporia’s sewer system is about to receive some TLC when its downtown sewer pipes are relined.

A request to construct a communications tower northwest of Emporia has been tabled for at least 30 days following a meeting of the Lyon County Commission Thursday morning.

During the Emporia City Commission’s Wednesday morning study session, the subject of food taxes came up.

The Emporia City Commission held a brief action session Wednesday morning at the civic building.

Kansas Representative Dave Baker spoke about several topics at a legislative update in Cottonwood Falls Saturday.

At its Wednesday night meeting, the City Commission approved a request by Community National Bank to override an objection by the State Historical Preservation Society, recommending that bank officials not be allowed to tear down the building at 701 Merchant St.

The Emporia Area League of Women Voters and the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce co-hosted a legislative dialogue Saturday at Sauder Alumni Center.

The City Commission held a brief weekly meeting Wednesday during which commissioners accepted a bid for the replacement of concrete at the city’s public works center.

Renovations and replacement of a generator at the Lyon County Jail are expected to begin in September following a meeting of the Lyon County Commission Thursday morning.

It seems the City of Emporia is exceptionally healthy.

A Marion-based construction company has been hired for an interior improvement project at the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office following a meeting of the Lyon County Commission Thursday morning at the courthouse.

CrossWinds Counseling & Wellness reported a positive year in review during a meeting of the Lyon County Commission Thursday morning at the courthouse.

Randy Talkington was officially sworn in as Chase County Commissioner earlier this week. Talkington joins fellow commissioners Tony Hazelton and Bill Fillmore.

Editor’s note: At Wednesday’s Emporia City Commission meeting at the Civic Building, Emporia Mayor Danny Giefer gave his State of the City address. Here is the full text of the speech:

Danny Giefer and Jon Geitz changed places on the Emporia City Commission Wednesday evening.

Kansas Legislators are preparing for the new legislative session, which will commence on Monday morning. Local legislators shared their thoughts on the coming sessions.

The Local Emergency Planning Committee met Thursday afternoon and heard from a speaker on the subject of hazardous chemical spills on railways.

Sen. Jerry Moran visited Hopkins Manufacturing Thursday afternoon, where he spoke with the factory's leadership and greeted employees.

Courtany and Jared Nelson are starting off 2019 with a new baby.

Steve Fillmore and Thom Kirk met with the Chase County Commission to provide an update on the Cedar Point Fire Station.

A portion of Road F will be vacated following a meeting of the Lyon County Commission Thursday morning at the courthouse.

The Emporia City Commission met for the last time in 2018 Wednesday night, where members voted to change several ordinances on alcohol.

Vice Mayor Jon Geitz stood in for Mayor Danny Giefer at the city commission’s action session Wednesday night, where commission members voted on a variety of items, including city policies and purchases and installed members on city boards.

Chase County Commissioners made plans for paying off the Chase County Detention Facility during their meeting earlier this week