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Clarion Inn owners close Emporia hotel, seeking buyer
Signage on the front door says Emporia’s Clarion Inn is closed due to the coronavirus situation, but COVID-19 may not resolve the closure. Representatives of Jacaruso Enterprises say the closure...
Mar 20, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Governor's executive powers extended, somewhat limited by Legislature
In light of COVID-19, lawmakers have extended Governor Laura Kelly’s emergency powers but have voted to keep the right to review and possibly revoke some of her decisions. Both the House and Sen...
Mar 20, 2020
Lawmakers adjourn after finishing transportation plan, nearly $20 billion budget
Kansas lawmakers hammered out a new state budget and an updated 10-year highway plan Thursday. The budget comprises almost $20 billion in spending. It includes $50 million for unforeseen expenses due ...
Mar 20, 2020
Wind advisories over, but breezy Friday, cold Friday night ahead
Windy conditions have been commonplace across the KVOE listening area since early afternoon Thursday. Wind gusts topped 40 mph at the Emporia Municipal Airport shortly before 6 pm Thursday and hit 40 ...
Mar 20, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County restaurants in preparation for emergency order by adding curbside, other service methods this week
Thursday’s coronavirus news started with two cases of the disease in Morris County. It ended with restrictions on Lyon County’s restaurants, dining facilities and any location serving food...
Mar 20, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Local school districts on-board with new framework from state Education Task Force
Local school districts are feeling more confident in their efforts to develop new education models amidst the coronavirus pandemic, especially following the announcement of a new Continuous Learning F...
Mar 20, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: New policies issued by Alcohol Beverage Control to assist licensed alcohol vendors statewide
In response to concerns by state-licensed alcohol distributors, the Kansas Department of Revenue’s Alcohol Beverage Control department is taking action to limit the fiscal impact to liquor store...
Mar 19, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Chase County Sheriff changing offender registration procedure, stopping vehicle inspections
The Chase County Sheriff's Office is making adjustments to account for coronavirus. Sheriff Richard Dorneker says offender registrations must be done by phone by calling the dispatch unit at 620-273-6...
Mar 19, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Commissioners close courthouse to public to combat COVID-19 pandemic
The Lyon County Courthouse will be closed to the public beginning Friday. Lyon County Commissioners approved the decision during their weekly action session Thursday morning. Commissioners wished to m...
Mar 19, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Morris, Chase counties confirm patients had symptoms as they visited businesses, Morris County limits restaurant operations
Health officials in Morris and Chase counties stand by initial statements two coronavirus patients had symptoms of the illness when they visited several area businesses last week. Without elaborating,...
Mar 19, 2020
