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CORONAVIRUS: Public Works Department asking residents to refrain from flushing sanitizing wipes
With residents increasing their use of sanitizing wipes during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Emporia Public Works Department is asking that citizens avoid flushing them after use. Public Works...
Apr 03, 2020
Freeze warning announced for Lyon, several surrounding counties early Saturday
Cold overnight temperatures have set the stage for a hard freeze Saturday. The National Weather Service has put Lyon, Coffey, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties in a freeze warning from 3-9 am Satur...
Apr 03, 2020
Coronavirus: Lyon county has 6 new positive tests
There are 6 new positive coronavirus cases in Lyon County according to Fridays Lyon County Public Health report. There are now 23 positive cases and five presumed positive case. 15 are female and 13 a...
Apr 03, 2020
April is the month of the young child
From birth to age five is the most important time for your child’s brain development. That’s why the month of April is dubbed the month of the young child. It is a time for parents across ...
Apr 03, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Emporia Recreation Commission canceling spring soccer; refunds to be available starting Monday
The Emporia Recreation Commission has announced there will be no spring soccer season this year due to COVID-19. This includes all leagues for ages four to sixth grade and the micro-soccer clinics. Re...
Apr 03, 2020
Audio - Friday - 04-03-20
Feel Good Friday – Something to Smile About Your browser does not support the audio element. Newsmaker: Emporia State University professor Rob Gibson discusses a project to create 3D medical mas...
Apr 03, 2020
UPDATE: California man hospitalized following one of several vehicle accidents Friday
Separate injury accidents Friday morning have led to two people being hospitalized. Emporia Fire Battalion Chief Ryan Conley says one individual was taken to Newman Regional Health following an accide...
Apr 03, 2020
Winter weather advisories extended for Lyon, several surrounding counties
Winter returned overnight to the Flint Hills, and it’s being a bit stubborn in leaving. Light freezing rain and sleet are possible for most of the area now until mid-afternoon. The National Weat...
Apr 03, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Greenwood County becomes fifth area county with confirmed case
There is now a coronavirus case in Greenwood County. The county health department says a woman in her 60s was diagnosed. She had traveled recently, but the health department will not issue further det...
Apr 03, 2020
Kansas State adds Shane Southwell as assistant coach
Kansas State Coach Bruce Weber officially announced the addition of Shane Southwell to his coaching staff earlier this week, after one year as an assistant coach at Robert Morris. He takes the spot of...
Apr 03, 2020
