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Stormont Vail says Lyon County Commission vote on changing zoning text could 'restrict and harm our Emporia providers'
Before Thursday's Lyon County Commission meeting, Stormont-Vail Health said any move to change zoning code language could potentially "restrict and harm our Emporia providers." Commissioners are set to vote on zoning code text changes replacing all references to hospitals with "Licensed Medical Facilitie...
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NRH clarifies patient visit restrictions
Newman Regional Health is clarifying its recent announcement about patient visit restrictions in light of recent illness trends. Public Relations and Outreach Specialist Kacie Hastings says children under the age of 12 will not be allowed to visit the newborn inpatient areas. A news release issued Tuesday had urged par...
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Kansas Highway Patrol announces service posts for new troopers
New troopers will be patrolling parts of the KVOE listening area after recent academy graduations: *Jordan Zahn hails from Topeka and will be stationed along the Kansas Turnpike in Lyon County. *Eli Vandevord, a Burlingame native, will serve in Osage County. *Alvin Holmes III of Council Grove is stationed in Shawnee Co...
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Jury convicts Grana of aggravated battery in Emporia stabbing case
Sentencing is coming next month after a stabbing incident in Emporia six months ago. A jury convicted Raena Grana on single counts of aggravated battery and interference with law enforcement following a short trial this month. Sentencing will be Jan. 22. Grana and Gary Grana were accused of being involved in a stabbing...
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Flu, pneumonia cases on rise as Christmas approaches
If you're dealing with flu-like symptoms as Christmas approaches, you're not alone. Lyon County Health Officer Dr. Ladun Oyenuga says the earlier trend of low illness numbers has flipped. Influenza A is leading the charge -- but there are a lot of illnesses with similar symptoms now in the area. Dr. Oyenuga says there ...
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Latest Sports
Emporia High swept at Great Bend
The Emporia High basketball teams were swept in their final doubleheader at Great Bend on Tuesday. Great Bend won the boys game, 56-49. Emporia High led 14-13 at the end of the first quarter and used a 17-9 second quarter for a 31-22 halftime advantage. Emporia High led by as many as 11 in the first half and held a 39-...
Dec 18, 2024
Emporia State and Kansas Shrine Bowl agree to Multi-Year partnership
After a successful Kansas Shrine Bowl this past June, the event is set to return to Emporia soon. The Kansas Shrine Bowl and Emporia State University announced Tuesday a multi-year partnership to host the annual East vs. West All-Star Game in 2026, 2027, and 2028. The games will take place on the fourth Saturday in Jun...
Dec 17, 2024
Emporia High girls 12th at Great Bend, boys 11th at Douglass
The Emporia High wrestling teams competed at two different tournaments across the state on Saturday. The Emporia High girls finished 12th with 109 points at the Christmas Clash in Great Bend. Seven Lady Spartans placed led by Alexa Castillo taking first at 235. Castillo pinned Emma Hahn of Ellinwood in 2 minutes and 30...
Dec 15, 2024
Emporia High boys win Paul Terry Classic; Lady Spartans fall to Hayden
The Emporia High boys basketball team won the Paul Terry Classic for the third consecutive year. On Saturday, the Spartans defeated Hayden, 60-44, which forced a 3-way tie with Emporia High, Spring Hill and Hayden all with 2-1 records. Emporia High was named the tournament champions based on point differential. The fir...
Dec 14, 2024
Emporia High splits with Wichita Trinity in Day 2 of Paul Terry Classic
The Emporia High basketball teams split their doubleheader with Wichita Trinity to wrap up Day 2 of the Paul Terry Classic Friday at Spartan Gymnasium. Wichita Trinity won the girls game, 32-27, in overtime. The Lady Knights jumped out to a 7-0 lead before EHS cut it to 7-4 at the end of the first quarter. EHS took an ...
Dec 14, 2024