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Encouraging news in the number of new coronavirus cases and active cases for Lyon County. Public Health reported just 17 new cases between Friday and Monday, the lowest weekend total since 26 cases we...

We are encouraged to have a holly, jolly — and low-risk — Christmas this year. Lyon County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Director Jennifer Millbern has some suggestions to work arou...

Lyon County deputies are asking for help as they try to solve recent damage to mailboxes near Emporia. Detective Sergeant Jacob Welsh says there are at least two rounds of activity. The first happened...

For a decade, Emporia Child Care has been fundraising and constructing as it has been consolidating its operations at 1320 C of E Drive. That process is almost over. Director Deb Crowl was excited to ...

Controlled burns won’t be allowed for Wabaunsee County residents — possibly all week long. Sheriff Rob Hoskins has announced a burn ban effective Monday. The ban will be re-evaluated on Ch...

As Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine gets shipped across the country, more of the Pfizer vaccine is reaching rural hospitals. Morris County Hospital started vaccinating its frontline workers late la...

17th District Senator Jeff Longbine may no longer officially be part of Senate leadership, but he’s chairing two committees he’s familiar with and wanted to lead. Senate President Ty Maste...

(ap) Patrick Mahomes passed for 254 yards and three touchdowns, and the Kansas City Chiefs extended their winning streak to nine games with a 32-29 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Tyree...

The singing of songs and the reading of a classic Christmas tale drew local residents to Facebook Sunday evening for a brand new holiday event. The first-ever Emporia Community Christmas special took ...

The man who helped make Emporia’s annual Seasonal Celebration into what it is today has sadly passed away. Former Emporia High choral director Don Grant passed away Saturday evening. Grant spent...