Ryann Brooks Brooks

An accidental fire damaged a residential property in central Emporia Friday evening, with firefighters quickly containing the blaze.

More than 35 local veterans will be honored with handcrafted quilts this Saturday as part of the annual Quilts of Gratitude presentation, continuing a cherished tradition of recognizing military service members in the Emporia community.

The circled plot of land located at Roads 180 and G is a 16.70-acre plot recently purchased by Stormont Vail. The Topeka-based healthcare provider hopes to build a $44 million clinic at the location.

The North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging is offering free Medicare counseling sessions at multiple locations in Emporia and Neosho Rapids this November to help seniors review their prescription drug plans during Medicare's Open Enrollment Period.

The Lyon County Commission will meet Thursday morning to consider several major expenditures, including almost $250,000 in law enforcement equipment and various infrastructure improvements across county facilities.

Mark Schreiber, left, and Mic McGuire chat in the Lyon County Courthouse as election results are counted Tuesday night.

Republican Mike Argabright secured victory in the Kansas Senate District 17 race Tuesday, winning with a decisive margin over Democrat Lillian Lingenfelter.

Becky Smith, left, rings up Keith and Jane King's carryout order at the Emporia Farmers Market Soup-a-Palooza on Tuesday at the Anderson Building.

The City of Emporia's Water Treatment Plant is now operating within state compliance standards, Communications Manager Christine Torrens said Friday morning, but residents should continue boiling their water through the weekend as officials complete a comprehensive system flush and required testing.

After seven-and-a-half years of helping tell stories from Emporia and beyond, I'm writing one final piece for The Emporia Gazette — my own goodbye.