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Lyon County Commission to discuss support of technology initiative
Lyon County commissioners have several items in front of them for their action meeting Thursday. Commissioners will consider whether to give their formal support to a federal grant designed to making ...
Mar 20, 2019
Woman accused of hitting second woman with car during dispute now set for trial
A trial date has now been set for a woman accused of hitting a second woman with her vehicle early this year. Ryan Michelle Shepherd faces a charge of aggravated battery after a late-January incident ...
Mar 20, 2019
Fairleigh Dickinson and Belmont win first two games in NCAA mens basketball tournament
Fairleigh Dickinson and Belmont were the first two teams to win a game in the NCAA mens basketball tournament. Fairleigh Dickinson out scored Prairie View 82-76. They will play Gonzaga Thursday. Belmo...
Mar 20, 2019
Community forum centers on topic of cognitive disorders
A special community forum Tuesday evening helped to spark conversations on cognitive disorders. Representatives of the Alzheimer’s Association Heart of America chapter presented the forum at Fir...
Mar 20, 2019
Audio - Tuesday - 03-19-19
Samuel Barrett will preview the Logan Avenue Lion Launch Disc Golf Tournament Fundraiser Your browser does not support the audio element. Lyon County Clerk Tammy Vopat discusses the upcoming 2019 elec...
Mar 19, 2019
Emporia High diver Haylee Weiss qualifies for State
The Emporia High girls diving team hosted their first meet of the season Tuesday. Senior and 3 time state champion Haylee Weiss finished in 1st place with a state qualifying score of 252.30. Your brow...
Mar 19, 2019
Emporia State University student collaborative holding open house Wednesday
An open house is coming Wednesday for an Emporia State student organization. ESU’s Studio E is welcoming students and community members to attend their open house event Wednesday evening from 4-...
Mar 19, 2019
United Way ready for annual Campaign Celebration
The United Way of the Flint Hills will be announcing their long-awaited fundraising total Wednesday during the annual Campaign Celebration. The Celebration is being held at ESU’s Memorial Union ...
Mar 19, 2019
Andover teacher to be inducted in National Teachers Hall of Fame
The second inductee into the National Teachers Hall of Fame’s Class of 2019 has been announced. Dyane Smokorowski, a technology and innovation lead teacher in the Andover school district, was ho...
Mar 19, 2019
Possible auction of former Reading school building before USD 251 board
The USD 251 North Lyon County Board of Education is having its regular meeting this coming Wednesday evening. Some major points being brought up during the meeting include the possible listing of the ...
Mar 19, 2019
