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Gormly's challenge of teen sex abuse conviction returns to Lyon County District Court
Derek Gormly continues his legal challenge of his sentence for illegal sexual activity with a teenager. Gormly has a hearing at 1:15 pm Wednesday in Lyon County District Court. He says his sentence vi...
Sep 22, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: USDA extends WIC flexibilities
The US Department of Agriculture is extending “flexibilities” to ensure participants in the Women, Infants and Children program can get the food and health support they need as the coronav...
Sep 22, 2020
Audio - Tuesday - 09-22-20
Newsmaker: Lyon County Fair Board President Larry Rust and Vice President Jeremiah Corpening review the 2020 Fair and look ahead to 2021 events. Your browser does not support the audio element. Live C...
Sep 22, 2020
Royals out score Cardinals 4-1
The Kansas City Royals began the final week of the regular season with a 4-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals Monday night. Maikel Franco drove in 2 runs with a single with bases loaded in the 6th inn...
Sep 22, 2020
Emporia High boys soccer, volleyball and girls tennis on Tuesday schedule
The Emporia High boys soccer, volleyball and girls tennis teams are scheduled to compete Tuesday. The Emporia High boys soccer team hosts Washburn Rural. Senior Joel Jimenez says they need to play wel...
Sep 22, 2020
Emporia High girls golf team 4th at Topeka West Invitational
The Emporia High girls golf team finished in 4th place out of 6 teams at the Topeka West Invitational Monday. The Lady Spartans were led by Avary Eckert who finished in 9th place with a 90. Ella Fessl...
Sep 22, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Saying Kansas has passed a 'make-it-or-break-it point,' governor rips Republicans for 'patchwork' response
When presented with a chance to slow down the coronavirus, Governor Laura Kelly says the state missed its opportunity. Several weeks ago, the governor said the state’s response was at a “m...
Sep 22, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Morris, Osage counties report increases, while Chase County stays flat
Three area counties had updates on coronavirus stats Monday. *Chase County stayed flat with 81 total cases, including 59 at the Chase County Detention Center. The number of active cases went from 3, a...
Sep 22, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: 15 new cases reported by Lyon County Public Health over weekend
Lyon County tallied 15 new coronavirus cases this past weekend. Lyon County Public Health posted a new overall total of 1,027 cases with its report Monday. With 21 recovered patients, the number of ac...
Sep 21, 2020
Party for the Planet now underway through Friday
Three local entities have teamed up to throw a week-long party in the local community centered around education. Party for the Planet got underway Monday and is a virtual adaptation of the annual Davi...
Sep 21, 2020
