April 03, 2020
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CORONAVIRUS: Public Works Department asking residents to refrain from flushing sanitizing wipes
Tagan Trahoon
April 03, 2020
With residents increasing their use of sanitizing wipes during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Emporia Public Works Department is asking that citizens avoid flushing them after use.
Freeze warning announced for Lyon, several surrounding counties early Saturday
Chuck Samples
April 03, 2020
Cold overnight temperatures have set the stage for a hard freeze Saturday.
CORONAVIRUS: Governor hopeful for additional personal protection equipment shipments soon
Tagan Trahoon
April 03, 2020
As the final shipment of personal protection equipment from the Strategic National Stockpile has arrived for Kansas, Governor Laura Kelly is hopeful they will be able to see more shipments coming in from elsewhere very soon.
Coronavirus: Lyon county has 6 new positive tests
Greg Rahe
April 03, 2020
There are 6 new positive coronavirus cases in Lyon County according to Fridays Lyon County Public Health report.
UPDATE: Emporia Slick conditions send two to Newman Regional Health following separate accidents Friday
Tagan Trahoon and Chuck Samples
April 03, 2020
Separate injury accidents Friday morning have led to two people being hospitalized.
CORONAVIRUS: Emporia Recreation Commission canceling spring soccer; refunds to be available starting Monday
Tagan Trahoon
April 03, 2020
The Emporia Recreation Commission has announced there will be no spring soccer season this year due to COVID-19.
Winter weather advisories extended for Lyon, several surrounding counties
Chuck Samples
April 03, 2020
Winter returned overnight to the Flint Hills, and it's being a bit stubborn in leaving.
CORONAVIRUS: Greenwood County becomes fifth area county with confirmed case
Chuck Samples
April 03, 2020
There is now a coronavirus case in Greenwood County.
CORONAVIRUS: State operations to resume Monday; KDWPT stressing quarantine rules for hunters
Chuck Samples
April 03, 2020
Governor Laura Kelly says some state government operations will resume next week.
CORONAVIRUS: Governor tries to dispel fears about state use of Unacast's Social Distancing Scoreboard, underlying data sets
Chuck Samples
April 03, 2020
If you have questions about the state's use of cell phone-based GPS data to demonstrate social distance and the prevalence of non-essential travel during the coronavirus pandemic, you're not alone.
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Winter weather remains a possibility for two area counties through mid-morning Friday.
Minor smoke damage reported after house fire
Chuck Samples
April 02, 2020
A small fire occurred in an Emporia home Thursday.
While the majority of local churches have chosen to adhere to local guidelines that prohibit large gatherings, such as church services, they have turned to some very unique and engaging ways to continue their interaction with members of the congregation.
CORONAVIRUS: Kansas Labor Secretary updates state unemployment situation Thursday
Tagan Trahoon
April 02, 2020
As unemployment claims continue to be filed at an alarming rate in the state of Kansas, Kansas Department of Labor Secretary Delia Garcia says they are doing everything they can to help meet the demand.
