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Live Call-In: Amish Woodwork Your browser does not support the audio element. Newsmaker: CrossWinds CEO Amanda Cunningham and Development Manager Lucas Moody update operations and service options due ...
Apr 24, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Governor continues plea for federal assistance as Kansas nears projected infection peak
Plans for the state to transition from response to recovery efforts amid the COVID-19 pandemic could be rolling out very soon. That’s according to Governor Laura Kelly who, during her daily pres...
Apr 24, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Emporia State suffers $3 million hit; impact to FHTC dependent on enrollment
As word of coronavirus was starting to make headlines across the country in January, Emporia State was grappling with a budget shortfall ranging from $500,000 to $1.3 million. COVID-19 has not helped ...
Apr 24, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: KDEM announces La Quinta as second temporary shelter for Emporia
Emporia’s second temporary housing location for coronavirus patients is now settled. The Kansas Division of Emergency Management says a contract has been signed with La Quinta to serve as so-cal...
Apr 24, 2020
Lyon County 911 calls heading to McPherson County for part of Friday afternoon
Lyon County Emergency Communications Center is performing maintenance on its system Friday afternoon. Work began around 2 pm and should last around two hours. LCECC says 911 calls coming to Emporia wi...
Apr 24, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Public Health busy with testing, temporary housing with 'acceleration phase' ongoing
Lyon County is well into the “acceleration phase” when it comes to coronavirus test results. Over 80 positive tests have been announced this week, with 75 since Tuesday. The number reflect...
Apr 24, 2020
USD 253 announces latest administrative hirings
USD 253 Emporia Public Schools is excited to announce its two newest hires for Emporia High School and the Flint Hills Learning Center. USD 253 announced via separate news releases this week they have...
Apr 24, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Protective glass installation coming as county commission considers gradual reopening of courthouse
The Lyon County Commission is taking its latest precautionary step in response to COVID-19. During its weekly action session, Thursday commissioners approved a request from County Controller Dan Willi...
Apr 24, 2020
Widespread rain, low-end severe weather risk possible Friday
Storm activity is expected for much of Friday. Thunderstorms are possible into the late-night hours. Half the listening area has a marginal risk of severe weather, according to the Storm Prediction Ce...
Apr 24, 2020
Emporia crush facility not on list of assets Bunge is selling to Zen-Noh
Bunge Limited is selling 35 of its grain elevators. Bunge and Zen-Noh Grain Corporation have reached a tentative agreement for the elevators. Terms have not been released and the sale is subject to cu...
Apr 24, 2020
