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With the impacts of the recent deep freeze that impacted the state of Kansas last month getting set to hit consumer utility bills, residents are reminded there is assistance available to help reduce t...

The doors of one local long-term care facility will be reopening for visitors next week. As KVOE has reported, Lyon County Commissioners approved a new public health order Thursday morning that, among...

Kansas State gave number 1 seed and number 2 ranked Baylor a run for their money Thursday afternoon in the Big-12 tournament before Baylor held on for a 74-68 win over the Wildcats. There were 2 ties ...

The NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships are underway in Birmingham, Alabama.Emporia State Tanner Raubenstine is competing in the Heptathlon. After the first 4 events, he is in 8th pl...

The Olpe girls advanced to the 1A DI state tournament championship game with a 38-21 win over Hodgeman County Thursday afternoon. Olpe Coach Jesse Nelson said they struggled to score but played well o...

There are some changes coming to Lyon County’s COVID-19 public health order. During their action meeting Thursday, county commissioners approved extending the order to April 8. The two big chang...

If you’re Phase 2-eligible for a coronavirus vaccine, you can go online to schedule an appointment as soon as Monday. Lyon County continues to work through Phase 2 of the vaccination process wit...

Several north Lyon County fire departments are tackling a grass fire near the Wabaunsee County line. Crews from Allen-Admire, Miller and Reading were toned out to the 1200 block of Road 390, about fiv...

The cause of a small grass fire near Saffordville is under investigation. Lyon County District 4, Emporia’s rural fire unit, and Chase County Fire were called out to the area of US Highway 50 an...

The 2021 election isn’t for another eight months yet, but with candidate interest starting to pick up, the Lyon County Election Office is getting ready. Preparations continue at this time, accor...