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'We Need to Talk' local experts encourage adults to not let societal stigmas discourage open communication regarding depression and suicide
No matter our age, no matter our race and no matter our gender we cannot be afraid to openly discuss the topics of depression and suicide. Three local mental health professionals all shared this opini...
Dec 23, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County adds 58 new cases, two deaths; active cases at lowest point since Oct. 28
New coronavirus cases went up more than they did for this past weekend in Lyon County’s most recent reporting period, but the increase tracks along with recent numbers. New cases went up 58 betw...
Dec 23, 2020
Evergy urging customers to be aware of ongoing scam effort
Scammers are at it again and this time they’re targeting customers of Evergy. According to a recent news release from the utility, several customers have reported receiving calls from individual...
Dec 23, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Health Officer, Governor Kelly note slowdown in caseload
Lyon County Health Officer Renee Hively says the county’s coronavirus tracking data is showing a downward trend — finally. Your browser does not support the audio element. Lyon County had ...
Dec 23, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Flint Hills Community Health Center, Lyon County Public Health receive 'box of hope' with Moderna vaccines
Frontline healthcare workers at Flint Hills Community Health Center and Lyon County Public Health are now getting vaccinated for coronavirus. On KVOE’s Morning Show on Wednesday, Health Officer ...
Dec 23, 2020
Audio - Wednesday - 12-23-20
Live Call-In: Emporia Main Street Your browser does not support the audio element. Newsmaker: Lyon County Public Health Officer Renee Hively updates the local COVID-19 response effort. Your browser do...
Dec 23, 2020
9 Area High School basketball teams ranked in Coaches poll.
9 Area High School basketball teams are ranked in this week’s Coaches Poll. In the 1A Division I girls rankings Olpe is ranked number 1, Burlingame is ranked number 2, and Lebo is ranked 10th. I...
Dec 23, 2020
#3 Kansas out scores #7 West Virginia 79-65
The number 3 ranked Kansas Jayhawks outscored number 7 ranked West Virginia 79-65 Tuesday night. The Jayhawks trailed at halftime 36-35. They would come to life in the 2nd half knocking down 9 three-p...
Dec 23, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Governor changes leadership at Labor Department
There is another change to Governor Laura Kelly’s administration. Labor Department Deputy Secretary Brett Flachsbarth is now Acting Secretary, replacing Ryan Wright. Flachsbarth joined the depar...
Dec 23, 2020
Emporia Recreation Commission developing concepts for upcoming improvements
The Emporia Recreation Commission is eyeing 2021 — and likely 2022 or beyond — with some major renovations in mind for three sports complexes in town. Following Monday’s monthly boar...
Dec 23, 2020
