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Evergy, Elliot International deal under review by Kansas Corporation Commission
The Kansas Corporation Commission has launched an investigation into Evergy’s agreement with the asset management company Elliot International. Elliot, Evergy’s largest shareholder, approa...
Jun 18, 2020
Weather Service plans to eliminate advisories from weather alert lineup; watches and warnings to remain in place
The National Weather Service is in the process of changing its alert system for notable but non-severe weather. Warning Coordination Meteorologist Chad Omitt of the Weather Service Topeka office joine...
Jun 18, 2020
US Supreme Court: Method used to end DACA was wrong
The US Supreme Court says President Trump’s decision to end a major immigration program was wrong in the way it was handled. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion, saying the Dep...
Jun 18, 2020
Local law enforcement working on plans to embed mental health professionals, say President's chokehold directive doesn't apply in Lyon County
Leaders of local law enforcement agencies say an emphasis on integrating mental health professionals into nonviolent call response — as highlighted by President Donald Trump this week — ha...
Jun 18, 2020
Second 'Humanity First' forum coming at noon Thursday
Residents in and around Emporia are encouraged to continue the current discussion on race relations through an online meeting Thursday. Emporia State Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Aswad Allen has schedu...
Jun 18, 2020
UPDATE: Lyon County Crime Stoppers offering reward in stolen flag case
Lyon County Crime Stoppers has announced a reward of up to $1,000 as an investigation into stolen flags continues. Emporia Police is investigating after an American flag and a POW/MIA flag were both s...
Jun 18, 2020
City commission accepts CDBG grant and honor longtime city administrator Wednesday
Additional funding is coming to the city of Emporia to assist both local businesses and meal programs following the Emporia City Commission’s recent action session Wednesday. Commissioners voted...
Jun 18, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: KDHE adjusts list of quarantine states
Three more states have been added to the coronavirus quarantine list, while six others have been removed. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment added 14-day quarantine periods for everybody ...
Jun 17, 2020
MIAA releases 2020 Volleyball and womens soccer schedules
The Emporia State volleyball and soccer team had their schedules released Wednesday by the MIAA. The Volleyball team will play a 20 match schedule. They open at defending conference champion Nebraska ...
Jun 17, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County reports one new case; active cases remain at 39
The active COVID-19 case number for Lyon County remains steady at 39 according to Public Health’s Wednesday update. Public health reported one new positive or probable positive case with one new...
Jun 17, 2020
