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Heavy mixed precipitation anticipated to bring notable accumulations over New Years Day and New Years Eve
While the incoming winter storm system will not be technically reaching blizzard conditions current projections are still heavily discouraging travel beginning Thursday evening. Wintry precipitation i...
Dec 30, 2020
City Commission sets aside funding for future housing development
Emporia City Commissioners have earmarked $200,000 for housing development in the near future. However; it is unclear exactly what those efforts will look like at this time. During the city’s mo...
Dec 30, 2020
Kansas City Chiefs announce Chad Henne will start at QB Sunday
The Kansas City Chiefs Wednesday announced that Chad Henne will be the starting quarterback Sunday giving Patrick Mahomes a break. Your browser does not support the audio element. Coach Andy Reid said...
Dec 30, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County reports 91 new cases Wednesday
Lyon County saw its largest increase in new COVID-19 cases this month between reporting periods Monday and Wednesday. Public Health reported 91 new cases, the highest total since Nov. 18 when 83 new c...
Dec 30, 2020
New health officer announced for Lyon County
Lyon County has a new health officer. Dr. Ladun Oyenuga was appointed by the Lyon County Commission during their meeting Wednesday. Commissioner Scott Briggs says she’s the right person for the ...
Dec 30, 2020
CRASH: Emporia man hospitalized after Wednesday wreck
Lyon County deputies say an Emporia man was hurt in a crash Wednesday morning. Deputy Jody Meyers says 27-year-old Wesley Frey was westbound on US Highway 50 when the wreck happened shortly before 10 ...
Dec 30, 2020
UPDATE: 4 Rivers' new solar facility could be producing power by early June
The smooth sailing continued for 4 Rivers Electric Cooperative’s solar energy project at Wednesday’s Lyon County Commission meeting. Commissioners approved the solar energy facility in the...
Dec 30, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Modest increases reported for Chase, Morris counties
Coronavirus cases are increasing in Chase and Morris counties. Both counties issued their weekly reports Tuesday. For Chase County, new cases went up 12 over the past week and are now at 238 total. Ac...
Dec 30, 2020
Audio - Wednesday - 12-30-20
Newsmaker: Bob Burenheide reviews the Flint Hills Optimists’ Christmas Tree Lot fundraiser. Your browser does not support the audio element. Managing Your Money w/ ESB Financial – 12-30-20...
Dec 30, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Stimulus checks heading to residents
Stimulus checks are coming to residents across the country. The US Treasury Department started sending the $600 COVID relief checks to bank accounts Tuesday night. Some checks may have arrived locally...
Dec 30, 2020
