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CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Public Health changing dashboard, going to Monday-Wednesday-Friday reports starting next week
New information and a new reporting timeline are coming to Lyon County’s COVID-19 tracking dashboard next week. Lyon County Public Health is adjusting its dashboard, in place since April, so res...
Nov 13, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: USD 251 plans special meeting Monday
USD 251 North Lyon County has a special meeting coming Monday evening. Board members will get a coronavirus update after announcing two employees and a student have contracted COVID-19 over the past w...
Nov 13, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Use of noncongregate housing up as area residents seek safe place to isolate, quarantine
Local health officials have been urging residents to use so-called noncongregate housing almost since the coronavirus pandemic started. It seems local residents are finally taking advantage of that se...
Nov 13, 2020
RDA seeking to join KDOC Certified Sites Program
Certification through the Kansas Department of Commerce is currently in the sights of the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas. During the RDA Board of Directors meeting Friday, RDA...
Nov 13, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Emporia State on track to finish fall semester using original plan
Emporia State University is currently staying the course with its plans to close out the semester, despite a recent increase of coronavirus cases both on and off campus. President Allison Garrett says...
Nov 13, 2020
Emporia State to limit fan attendance for home basketball games in December
Emporia State has announced they will be restricting the number of fans who can attend the 4 home basketball games in December. Only family members of players will be allowed to attend. Emporia State ...
Nov 13, 2020
Council Grove, Lebo get KDOT cost-share funds through IKE infrastructure program
Significant improvements are coming to Lebo and Council Grove, thanks to cost-share agreements with the state. On Thursday, Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz announced new...
Nov 13, 2020
Kansas Department of Labor notes another phishing text effort
The Kansas Department of Labor is warning of another phishing attempt to get your personal and sensitive information. Residents may get text messages, one noting an error in unemployment claims and an...
Nov 13, 2020
Newman Regional Health honored for work with families impacted by opioids
Newman Regional Health is being honored for its work to help babies and families exposed to opioids. Vermont Oxford Network says the hospital is a “Center of Excellence in Education and Training...
Nov 13, 2020
Burlington doctor surrenders license
A Burlington doctor has surrendered his license to practice healing arts in Kansas, according to the State Board of Healing Arts. Radiologist Kevin Hughes was accused of violating the Healing Arts Act...
Nov 13, 2020
