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ELECTION: Results delayed, but still sweet for Longbine, Schreiber, Peck
Lyon County Republicans had a strong night in Tuesday’s general election. Senate Vice President and 17th District Senator Jeff Longbine won re-election, defeating Democrat Steve Vecchione 9,012-...
Nov 04, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Health Center cancels walk-up immunizations after National Guard unit goes into quarantine and staffers get virus
There won’t be any walk-up immunizations Wednesday at Flint Hills Community Health Center. That’s because there was an unexpected shift in personnel that developed late Tuesday. Health Cen...
Nov 04, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County reports 18 new cases
While it was considerably lower than days past, Lyon County still saw another double-digit increase in COVID-19 cases Tuesday. Public Health reported 18 new cases bringing the overall total to 1,381 c...
Nov 03, 2020
November 4, 2020
I'm guessing Chief's Head Coach Andy Reid doesn't need much of an introduction here, but as an authority on the Coronavirus, you might have questions. Under his leadership, the Chiefs with way more th...
Nov 03, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Five of six area counties now above 100 cases; Chase County reports third death
As Lyon County approaches 1,400 coronavirus cases over the last seven-plus months, five of the six area counties have surpassed 100 cases and the sixth is poised to pass that mark as well. Chase Count...
Nov 03, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: All Veterans Tribute organizers announce cancellation of Veteran Artists reception
Yet another event is coming off of the community calendar due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers of the annual All Veterans Tribute Activities have canceled the Veterans Art Exhibit reception schedu...
Nov 03, 2020
Action session coming Wednesday for Emporia City Commissioners
Financial assistance could be coming for two local agencies following the Emporia City Commission’s upcoming action session. Among the agenda items up for approval will be consideration of submi...
Nov 03, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: With virus numbers spiking and contact trace calls peaking, Lyon County Public Health urging residents to help the process
As coronavirus cases take a sobering turn upward in Lyon County, health officials are once again encouraging residents to take all the necessary health precautions — and they are telling residen...
Nov 03, 2020
ELECTION: Brisk voting pace continues in Lyon County
Voting happened at a brisk pace in Lyon County the past two weeks, and that trend is continuing on the official Election Day. County Clerk Tammy Vopat says turnout has been strong all morning long acr...
Nov 03, 2020
Audio - Tuesday - 11-03-20
Newsmaker: KansasWorks representative Richard Snook discusses job opportunities for veterans. Your browser does not support the audio element. Newsmaker 2: Kansas Children’s Service League regio...
Nov 03, 2020
