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Budgets, enrollments part of FHTC board meeting Monday
Members of the Flint Hills Technical College Board of Trustees will have their regular meeting Monday afternoon. Board members will have discussions on the 2021-2022 budget, as well as updates on fall...
May 07, 2021
Strong to severe storms possible by late Saturday afternoon
Strong to severe thunderstorm activity is at least possible Saturday. Severe thunderstorms are possible areawide Saturday with all hazards in the mix. The timing now looks to be late afternoon through...
May 07, 2021
'The camel has his nose under the tent:' Opponents say final passage of medical marijuana is gateway to recreational use
Medical marijuana took one step closer to becoming part of Kansas law after the House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday. The vote was 79-42 in favor. 60th District Representative Mark Schreibe...
May 06, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Public Health holding pop-up clinics at schools this week, offering vaccines at Health Center starting Monday
For several weeks, Lyon County Public Health has alerted the public about a change in approach for COVID-19 vaccinations. That adjustment will be evident Thursday and Friday as Public Health hits the ...
May 06, 2021
'Major Deb' moving to Minnesota; new Salvation Army leader announced
After four-plus years at the helm of Emporia’s Salvation Army, Major Deb Thompson has a new assignment waiting for her. By the end of June, Thompson is going to Albert Lea, Minnesota. She says s...
May 06, 2021
KVOE Working Women After Hours grand prize winner ready to shop
Joleen Bolinger has some shopping ahead — and she doesn’t mind one bit. Earlier this week, Bolinger was announced as the KVOE Working Women After Hours grand prize winner — meaning s...
May 06, 2021
RDA board to discuss budgets, operations, marketing at monthly meeting
The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas Board of Directors will have its monthly meeting Friday morning. Board members will discuss budget matters as well as operations and marketi...
May 06, 2021
Second-half property tax payments due Monday in Lyon County
Lyon County property owners are reminded to pay their second-half property tax payments soon. Second-half payments are due Monday. Payments are accepted in the Lyon County Treasurer’s Office, as...
May 06, 2021
Emporia Public Library to suspend services later this month with renovations ahead
If you had plans to browse the items inside the Emporia Public Library, you’d best do so sooner than later. Starting May 17, the library will suspend all services aside from outdoor dropboxes an...
May 06, 2021
Ag producers encouraged to take part in land value webinar series
Next week, K-State Research and Extension will offer a webinar series on farm land values and income. On May 12, Robin Reid and Allen Featherstone will have a presentation on land values. The presenta...
May 06, 2021
