Lebo News

The fireworks display at the 19th Annual "Stars and Stripes Extravaganza" in Lebo Friday, July 4. People thrilled by colorful explosions in the sky have a few more opportunities for entertainment before the ...

Emporia will be surrounded by fireworks displays during the holiday weekend, though it will have no formally sponsored display of its own.

“Understanding Our Prairie Ecosystem"; the theme for the artwork was "Springtime on the Prairie.”

At the invitation of Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, Brianna Sage of Olpe was selected to attend the 25th annual Governor's Scholars Award Program on May 4, 2008, in Topeka. via Emporia Gazette

Madison made a sweep of it at Monday's Hartford Invitational, as the boys won the meet with 123 points and the girls easily took the team title with 162 points. via Emporia Gazette

Originally published 02:32 p.m., April 17, 2008 Updated 02:32 p.m., April 17, 2008 Sleeping in boxes Students will raise money for the Emporia Rescue Mission by sleeping in boxes on the front lawn of the Didde ... via Emporia Gazette

Aldo Coffee will host three benefit performances by Mt. Lebo High students over the next six weeks: this Friday 4/4, then again on 4/18 and 5/9. Performances will feature a student guitarist and will begin at ... via Aldo Coffee Company

Strong winds blew over a semi-truck as it was traveling on Interstate 35 in Coffey County this morning. via Topeka Capital-Journal

“From the weather I'm hearing now, there's a chance of rain in the morning, and it's supposed to end by 1”

If the luck o' the Irish holds, rain won't dampen the St. Patrick's Day parade, and bagpipers will be dancing Saturday afternoon on the bar at the Town Royal, 405 Commercial St. via Emporia Gazette

The Coffey County Republican reported that the New Strawn City Council accepted an offer from a local businessman to purchase about 20 acres of land located in the northeast part of New Strawn. via Emporia Gazette

By The Emporia Gazette Originally published 01:38 p.m., February 26, 2008 Updated 01:38 p.m., February 26, 2008 HOSPITAL Admitted Monday: Benjamin Clarence Brewer III, Reading; Dominque Brownlie and baby girl ... via Emporia Gazette

An Emporia woman was reported possibly injured Sunday in a two-vehicle accident about two miles from the Lebo exit from Interstate 35 in Coffey County. via The Topeka Capital-Journal

A farewell celebration of friendship potluck dinner will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Church Parish Hall for the Somalians who are leaving. via Emporia Gazette

Originally published 01:52 p.m., February 12, 2008 Updated 01:52 p.m., February 12, 2008 Visits pharmacies Molly Ann Aldrich of Council Grove, fourth-year student in the University of Kansas Doctor of Pharmacy ... via Emporia Gazette

The senior and junior choirs of the Lebo United Methodist Church will present the musical, "Christmas on Gloria Street," at 7 p.m. Sunday at the church. via Emporia Gazette

A Lebo man has been sentenced to 71 months in prison after he was convicted of a child sex crime. via The Topeka Capital-Journal

In Friday's non-league match, the host Lebo Wolves football squad scored a big 46-6 victory over the Christ Prep Academy Patriots . via MaxPreps