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CORONAVIRUS: From Emporia Senior Center to Granada Theatre to Community Foundation, closures and adjustments now commonplace
Life as we know it continues to change due to coronavirus. The Emporia Senior Center is now closed until at least May 4. All activities and services are canceled during that time. Director Ian Boyd sa...
Mar 19, 2020
Audio - Thursday - 03-19-20
Undersheriff John Koelsch discusses the cancellation of Keep It a Safe Summer. Your browser does not support the audio element. Newsmaker: Chris Burk with Housing and Credit Counseling talks about HCC...
Mar 19, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Emporia, North Lyon County districts use meetings to continue COVID-19 planning
School districts continue their planning for new education delivery models in light of the growing coronavirus pandemic and Governor Laura Kelly’s executive order closing schools and ending in-c...
Mar 19, 2020
Wind advisories areawide dovetail with low-end severe weather risk; hard freezes coming
A windy day is just about guaranteed across the area. A stormy day is also possible. Wind gusts as high as 45 mph are possible across Lyon and surrounding counties Thursday afternoon and early evening...
Mar 19, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Morris County confirms two cases, both people went to Chase County
Coronavirus has come to the Flint Hills. Wednesday night, the Morris County Public Health Department reported being notified of two positive tests. The two individuals, who are not being identified at...
Mar 19, 2020
City Commissioners approve bid for Safe Routes to Healthy Food project Wednesday
New paths to healthier food options are coming to Emporia following approval by city commissioners Wednesday evening. Commissioners approved a bid from Emporia Construction and remodeling Inc. for the...
Mar 19, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: ValuNet sets up free WiFi zone in north downtown Emporia, other area companies also easing access
Local and area Internet companies are making adjustments to make life easier for customers during the coronavirus pandemic. With all the attention paid recently to employees possibly having to work fr...
Mar 19, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: District courts to pause all operations except ongoing jury trials, emergency operations
Another round of adjustments is now in place for district courts across Kansas. The Kansas Supreme Court issued an Administrative Order directing all district and appellate courts to halt all operatio...
Mar 18, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: KDHE issues new mandates for COVID-19 quarantines, isolations
With coronavirus spreading, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment is now mandating quarantines in certain exposure incidents and isolation in others. KDHE is now mandating a 14-day home quar...
Mar 18, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Education models, meal plans, internet access all concerns for schools planning to resume classes March 30
School districts continue their planning for new education delivery models in light of the growing coronavirus pandemic and Governor Laura Kelly’s executive order closing schools and ending in-c...
Mar 18, 2020
