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Vassar Cemetery vandalized
Sunday, Nov. 15, 2:08 p.m. by The Emporia Gazette
The Osage County Sheriff’s Office reported that on Saturday morning the agency responded to the Vassar cemetery for a report of criminal damage to property. Read story.
Fleeing absconder causes lockdown at Walnut School
Friday, Nov. 13, noon by Bobbi Mlynar
Walnut School students and staff members were locked inside the school Tuesday while police searched in the area Read story.
Man trying to lure young boys to truck
Thursday, Nov. 12, 12:35 p.m. by Bobbi Mlynar
Police are investigating reports near two schools. Read story.
Crime of the Week
Saturday, Nov. 7, noon by The Emporia Gazette
Local law enforcement is seeking information regarding break-ins to three restaurants located in the south end of Emporia between Oct. 25 and 28. Read story.
Drug test your child at home
Monday, Oct. 26, 10:23 a.m. by The Emporia Gazette
Free pizza and “First Check” kits to test for drug use will be incorporated to introduce a new concept intended to prevent drug use among children. Read story.
Theft at car wash
Saturday, Oct. 24, noon by Emporia Police Department
Crime of the Week Read story.
Illinois man wanted
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 9:59 a.m. by Bobbi Mlynar
The driver of a vehicle that wrecked during an early-morning police pursuit Thursday on the Kansas Turnpike has been charged with four felonies in Illinois. Read story.
Emporia State University Fossil Thefts
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 9:40 a.m. by Russ Morgan
Thefts will mean changes at ESU geology museum Read story.
Illinois P.D. serves arrest warrants
Monday, Oct. 19, 7:50 p.m. by Bobbi Mlynar
William Gustafson of Tinley Park, Ill. has been charged with multiple felonies. Read story.
Charges filed after chase
Saturday, Oct. 17, 9:53 a.m. by Bobbi Mlynar
Driver wanted in Illinois. Read story.
Auto theft investigated
Friday, Oct. 16, 10:52 a.m. by Emporia Police Department
Local law enforcement is seeking information regarding the theft of a 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. The car is a two-door sports car with a small dent in the driver’s side and the Kansas tag of 850 BEH. Read story.
Scam targets senior citizens
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 11:23 a.m. by Emporia Police Department
Lyon County Crime Stoppers asks that senior citizens be aware of a new scam that has been reported in the Emporia area. Read story.
September a good month for county finances
Friday, Oct. 9, 10:55 a.m. by Brandy Nance
County commissioners received a positive September financial report during Thursday’s action session. Read story.
New meth recipe lands men in prison
Friday, Oct. 9, 10:54 a.m. by Bobbi Mlynar
Two Burlington men have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a methamphetamine operation, and a third will be sentenced next month, according to Coffey County Attorney Douglas P. Witteman Read story.
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