September 28, 2020
News (19365)
CORONAVIRUS: CARES Act sets up new grant opportunity for Lyon County businesses
Chuck Samples
September 27, 2020
Businesses across Emporia and Lyon County have until early next month to apply for a new grant through the CARES Act coronavirus relief fund.
WEATHER: Quarter to golf ball-sized hail hammers parts of Lyon, Osage counties
Chuck Samples
September 27, 2020
Strong to severe thunderstorms dumped large on hail parts of the KVOE listening area Sunday morning.
CORONAVIRUS: Early returns on adjustments promising at Emporia State University
Chuck Samples
September 27, 2020
Emporia State President Allison Garrett says the fall 2020 semester is "a strange time to be in education," and coronavirus has everything to do with that. Still, she's pleased the impact of the virus hasn't been as negative as it has been elsewhere.
Semi wrecks near Turnpike's Matfield Green service exit, driver hospitalized
Chuck Samples
September 27, 2020
An Iowa truck driver was hurt in a crash on the Kansas Turnpike near the Chase-Butler county line Sunday.
Inaugural Food-A-Palooza brings hundreds to Flint Hills Mall parking lot Saturday
Tagan Trahoon
September 26, 2020
Food lovers from far and wide descended on Flint Hills Mall Saturday for a new and delicious event.
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Quarantine lifted for EHS Girls JV Tennis Team; Varsity quarantine continues at this time
Tagan Trahoon
September 26, 2020
A portion of one Emporia High School athletics team no longer needs to quarantine after members were cleared Saturday.
State grant program providing boost to Community Corrections drug service programs
Tagan Trahoon
September 26, 2020
Lyon County's Community Corrections Department is receiving assistance in its efforts to combat substance abuse in the local community.
After nearly four decades in law enforcement, Osage County Sheriff announces retirement
Tagan Trahoon
September 26, 2020
The final day of September will also mark the final day Laurie Dunn will serve as Sheriff for Osage County.
CORONAVIRUS: Emporia State adds one new case, while Flint Hills Technical College adds one active case
Chuck Samples
September 25, 2020
Emporia State University had a small increase in new cases over the past week.
CORONAVIRUS: Seven new cases, increase of six active cases part of Lyon County Public Health report Friday
Chuck Samples
September 25, 2020
After starting the week with a notable decline in active coronavirus cases, Lyon County is closing the week with a rise in both new and active cases.
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New Humane Society Director has been appointed
Xander Baldwin
September 25, 2020
Stephanie Achille has taken the position of Director of the Humane Society of the Flint Hills.
The City of Emporia continues progress on annual street rehab project
Tagan Trahoon
September 25, 2020
Construction on a major roadway in Emporia has officially concluded with still more work to come in around town.
Investigation continues into apparent vandalism of political signs
Chuck Samples
September 25, 2020
Emporia Fire continues its investigation into the apparent vandalism of two political signs from this past weekend.
Flinthills Mall to debut Food Truck Food-A-Palooza on Saturday
Chuck Samples
September 25, 2020
Flinthills Mall has an event for all you foodies -- and, really, anybody who likes good food.
