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CORONAVIRUS: Contact tracing effort returning to normal speed as interest in testing continues to increase
As Lyon County Public Health continues coordinating the county’s response to coronavirus, the department is getting an infusion of new contact tracers to help the effort. Emergency Preparedness ...
Sep 20, 2020
ELECTION: Mail ballot interest still high in Lyon County
Interest continues at a high level for mail ballots, according to Lyon County Clerk and Election Officer Tammy Vopat. Your browser does not support the audio element. Lyon County had over 3,700 reques...
Sep 20, 2020
Trump signs outside Breckenridge Hotel damaged by fire, Emporia FD investigating
Emporia Fire is investigating after a small fire involving political signs in downtown Emporia early Sunday morning. Fire Capt. Jesse Taylor tells KVOE News two signs endorsing President Donald Trump ...
Sep 20, 2020
US-54 across Eureka to see road construction beginning Monday
Work begins Monday on a federal highway passing through Eureka. The Kansas Department of Transportation says a mill and overlay project will start on US Highway 54, also known as River Street in Eurek...
Sep 20, 2020
Chiefs to face Chargers
The Kansas City Chiefs will be looking to continue their domination of the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday afternoon. The Chiefs have won 11 of the last 12 meetings with the Chargers.Chiefs Quarterback Pa...
Sep 20, 2020
Royals shut out by Brewers 5-0
The Kansas City Royals were shutout by the Milwaukee Brewers 5-0 Saturday night. The Brewers scored a run thanks to an error in the 3rd inning. They would score 4 runs in the 8th inning, highlighted b...
Sep 20, 2020
Clint Bowyer advances to 2nd round of NASCAR play-offs
Clint Bowyer has advanced to the 2nd round of the NASCAR Cup Series play-offs after finishing in 6th place at Bristol Saturday night. Kevin Harvick won the race, his 9th win of the season. Kyle Busch ...
Sep 20, 2020
Smoke from West Coast wildfires likely to stay overhead well into next week
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is alerting residents across the state about the possible air quality impacts from smoke originating in the western United States. KDHE says the smoke c...
Sep 19, 2020
Emporia shooting suspects set for trial next month
One potential trial date is ahead for three suspects in an alleged shooting earlier this year in Emporia. Edgar Gonzalez, Hector Velazquez and William Walters made separate appearances in Lyon County ...
Sep 19, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: USDA announces new $14 billion relief effort for ag producers
The US Department of Agriculture has announced another $14 billion relief package for ag producers still battling the market impacts of COVID-19. Secretary Sonny Perdue says the Coronavirus Food Assis...
Sep 19, 2020
