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Kansas City Chiefs sign running back DeAndre Washington
(yahoo sports) The Kansas City Chiefs agreed to a one-year deal with free agent running back DeAndre Washington, Yahoo Sports reported Wednesday. Washington, 27, played the first four years of his car...
Apr 09, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Chase County announces limit on gatherings with governor's most recent executive order overturned
With Governor Laura Kelly’s executive order on mass gatherings at churches and funerals overturned, Chase County is announcing a standalone order to limit gathering sizes. Health Officer Candra ...
Apr 09, 2020
Emporia High senior Skyler Douglas commits to Emporia State
Emporia High Senior Skyler Douglas has announced via twitter he will be joining the Emporia State mens basketball team as a student assistant coach. Skyler says this is a chance to stay close to the g...
Apr 09, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County to consider Health Center's $100K request for Emergency Operations Center
Pandemic preparedness and reaction will highlight the Lyon County Commission’s action session Thursday morning. Commissioners will formally consider the Flint Hills Community Health Center’...
Apr 09, 2020
Freeze warning areawide Friday to follow very high fire danger Thursday afternoon
A hard freeze is expected Friday morning. The National Weather Service has issued freeze warnings for the entire listening area. Lyon, Coffey, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties are in a warning fro...
Apr 09, 2020
UPDATE: Emporia Fire handles trio of brush fires Wednesday
Emporia Fire crews responded to their third brush fire in a single day Wednesday evening. Crews were called to the 2300 block of Road N, 8 miles north of Emporia, shortly before 9 pm for a brush fire....
Apr 09, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Coffey County update - 1 new case, 4 new recoveries
The Coffey County Health Department is reporting 1 new positive COVID-19 case in their Wednesday report. The new case is an 87 year old female. That brings the total number of positive cases reported ...
Apr 08, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Greater Emporia Area Disaster Relief Fund now taking donations to help eight-county area
The Lyon County Disaster Relief Fund is broadening its footprint and changing its name in the process. Launched less than three weeks ago, the relief fund is now supporting the emergency needs of resi...
Apr 08, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Governor's administration researching impacts on previous executive orders following action by Republican lawmakers Wednesday
Governor Laura Kelly responded strongly to recent political moves made by Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt and Republican legislative leaders earlier Wednesday. Before the Governor’s schedu...
Apr 08, 2020
Coronavirus- Lyon County reports two new positives
Lyon County Public Health is reporting 2 new positive coronavirus cases in Wednesdays report. The total number of positives reported is now at 27. There is also one new recovery. That brings the total...
Apr 08, 2020
