July 06, 2020
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Strong thunderstorms are possible near Emporia through the early-morning hours Saturday.
Saharan dust cloud prompts statement from KDHE, even though air quality impact on Kansas may be minimal
Chuck Samples
June 26, 2020
That Saharan dust cloud you have been hearing about all week? There is an outside chance it could affect parts of Kansas in more ways than just sunsets the next few days.
Emporia Main Street has received the highest recognition available from Main Street America for its innovative work in the local community.
Emporia man accused of illegal drug activity has motion to suppress denied Friday
Tagan Trahoon
June 26, 2020
A request to suppress evidence in the case of an Emporia man accused of illegal drug activity within 1,000 feet of a local school and aggravated child endangerment was denied Friday.
Lyon County's active COVID-19 case number decreased slightly once again Friday. The active number of cases is now back at 24, a decrease of one from Thursday according to Lyon County Public Health's update Friday.
CORONAVIRUS: KDHE issues safety reminders for sports tournaments, public gatherings
Chuck Samples
June 26, 2020
Following coronavirus exposures at youth basketball tournaments in Hays and Wichita, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment is asking people attending the tourneys to “exercise appropriate prevention measures.”
Emporia Police warn of dangers stemming from incorrect social media posts after Thursday night incident
Chuck Samples
June 26, 2020
Emporia Police are using a call from Thursday night to illustrate the wrong paths social media can take when it comes to law enforcement matters.
CORONAVIRUS: Parents urged to reevaluate kids' participation in summer sports tournaments with recent cases announced
Chuck Samples
June 26, 2020
Lyon County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Director Jennifer Millbern is using two recent coronavirus incidents to remind people to take the virus seriously as the pandemic continues.
CORONAVIRUS: Despite concerns, lawmakers pass certificate of indebtedness to offset illness-related budget impact
Chuck Samples
June 26, 2020
State lawmakers have passed a measure that will let Kansas make budget adjustments to offset impacts from coronavirus.
CORONAVIRUS: Ridership on the upswing for LCAT
Chuck Samples
June 26, 2020
Ridership is on the increase for Lyon County Area Transportation.
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Thunderstorm activity is possible Friday night and Saturday, and some storms could be strong to severe.
Ribbon of abnormally dry conditions develops for much of KVOE listening area
Chuck Samples
June 26, 2020
While the risk of severe weather is unwelcome, conditions are getting dry across the KVOE listening area.
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County residents who attended or took part in Missouri basketball tournament last weekend told to self-quarantine after potential exposure
Chuck Samples
June 25, 2020
Lyon County Public Health is warning Lyon County residents who either played in or attended a basketball tournament in Missouri last weekend to self-quarantine because of potential exposure to coronavirus.
An unnamed Lyon County Detention Officer is currently in home isolation after testing positive for COVID-19.
