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CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County sees nine new cases Thursday
Lyon County had a net gain of seven active cases in the daily coronavirus report. Public Health announced nine new cases and two recoveries, pushing the active case number to 65. For clusters: College...
Oct 22, 2020
QLess system working well in Motor Vehicle Office, Lyon County Treasurer says
Overall, the reaction to the Lyon County Treasurer’s Office using the QLess line-up system is going well — according to Treasurer Sharon Gaede. Your browser does not support the audio elem...
Oct 22, 2020
Power outages impact Evergy customers in Chase County
A handful of power outages have developed as windy conditions remain in place. Evergy says about 60 customers have lost power in and around Elmdale. Originally there was one outage affecting the town....
Oct 22, 2020
Rec Commission sees decided upgrade with new outdoor maintenance facility
Members of the Emporia Recreation Commission took some time Monday touring a new building at Santa Fe Park. The outdoor maintenance facility had been sought for over five years, and Rec Commission Dir...
Oct 22, 2020
Special RDA meeting set for Friday
A special meeting is coming Friday morning for the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas Board of Directors. Board members will start with an executive session before handling a repo...
Oct 22, 2020
Public meeting online Thursday night on Lyon County economic development
A Zoom meeting is coming Thursday night on local economic matters. A Lyon County Economic Development meeting starts at 7 pm online. The meeting is open to the public and will involve participation by...
Oct 22, 2020
Offensive line coach named interim leader of Emporia High football team
Emporia High and school district administrators are still quiet on why football coach Corby Milleson had his coaching contract terminated Wednesday night. However, the district has named his interim r...
Oct 22, 2020
Freeze watch posted areawide for Friday night
The first hard freeze of the fall is possible soon. The National Weather Service has issued a freeze watch for most of northeast and central Kansas, including the entire KVOE listening area, from late...
Oct 22, 2020
Audio - Thursday - 10-22-20
Newsmaker: Lyon County Public Health Chief Operating Officer Amanda Dreasher updates the local COVID-19 response effort. Your browser does not support the audio element. ESU Buzz with President Alliso...
Oct 22, 2020
Chiefs running back Le'Veon Bell meets with media
Newly signed Kansas City Chiefs running back Le’Veon Bell has been cleared to practice with the team after passing through COVID-19 screening and has joined the team ahead of their Week 7 contes...
Oct 22, 2020
