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CORONAVIRUS: With more elective procedures scheduled and virus response ongoing, NRH developing CEO succession plan
Even as it battles coronavirus, operations are returning to normal for Newman Regional Health. On the KVOE-Newman Regional Health COVID-19 Community Briefing on Friday, CEO Bob Wright said non-COVID-1...
Jun 06, 2020
Lyon County going QLess for Motor Vehicle Office business
Lyon County is using a new customer service method for residents looking to renew vehicle tags, handle title renewals or transfer vehicle plates. The QLess system serves as a virtual line so residents...
Jun 06, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Emporia Presbyterian Manor employee in isolation after testing positive
Emporia Presbyterian Manor says one of its employees has contracted coronavirus. Presbyterian Manor says the worker has been serving in a "non-direct" resident care role. That person is currently in i...
Jun 06, 2020
A graduation ceremony unlike any other for Emporia High students to take place Sunday
Graduates of Emporia High School and Flint Hills Learning Center can finally get their diplomas Sunday. The school has put together a combination online and on-site event to give seniors their day aft...
Jun 06, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Morris County begins Phase 3 recovery plan; Chase County to mull phasing out of restrictions
On Friday, Governor Laura Kelly said state health metrics were trending in such a way that counties can advance with their COVID-19 recovery models. The governor recommended that counties use the Ad A...
Jun 06, 2020
Tip leads to new focus on Topeka cold case with possible Osage County connections
Osage County residents are being asked to revisit a cold case dating back to the early 1990s — and they are also being asked to call law enforcement with any information they may have about the ...
Jun 06, 2020
Oklahoma State basketball hit with probation, postseason ban as NCAA bribery case continues
(ESPN) The NCAA Committee on Infractions on Friday placed Oklahoma State’s men’s basketball program on three years of probation and banned the Cowboys from playing in postseason tournament...
Jun 06, 2020
NFL steps back from prior stance on protests
(Yahoo Sports) NFL commissioner Roger Goodell released a statement on behalf of the league on Friday acknowledging "we were wrong" in handling the issue of player protest. Goodell's message arrives af...
Jun 06, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Compromise recovery bill gaining governor's signature despite ending protections for foreclosures, evictions
Governor Laura Kelly thanked lawmakers for compromising on a package for the state’s coronavirus recovery efforts. Kelly started Friday’s news conference by recognizing the work of the Leg...
Jun 05, 2020
Saturday to see heat advisory areawide
Sweltering conditions have been in place the past few days, and the worst of this current heat wave is yet to come. The National Weather Service has announced a heat advisory for Lyon and all surround...
Jun 05, 2020
