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Man convicted of indecent liberties asks for judge recusal as latest appeal continues
A man convicted three years ago of indecent liberties against a child has asked the presiding judge to recuse himself. Joe Louis Stewart has been appealing his convictions from 2018, and part of the c...
Apr 23, 2021
Local lawmakers split on Governor's veto of transgender athletics bill
Saying a bill passed by both Kansas House and Senate is divisive and sends the wrong message about the state’s willingness to welcome all children and families, Governor Laura Kelly has vetoed S...
Apr 23, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County shifts mask mandate to "strong recommendation" effective immediately
Lyon County's mask mandate is no more. County commissioners officially ended the mandate during their weekly action meeting Thursday. The mandate now essentially becomes a "strong recommendation" and ...
Apr 22, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Pop-up vaccination clinics may become prevalent in Lyon County; high schoolers can receive Pfizer vaccine
Lyon County has paused its COVID-19 vaccinations this week, but it plans to resume those at some point soon. With interest in vaccinations lagging significantly over the past month, though, Public Hea...
Apr 22, 2021
New attorney representing defendant in Emporia shooting, home invasion robbery case
Lance Sutton will have a new attorney as his court proceedings continue for charges connected to an alleged shooting and home invasion robbery in Emporia last year. Sutton requested a new attorney, ci...
Apr 22, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Area counties report little to no movement in caseload activity
Area counties continue posting minor increases to their COVID-19 numbers. Chase County announced one new case and one active case in its report Tuesday. That pushes the total community case number to ...
Apr 22, 2021
Americus City Council incumbent files for re-election
One of the two incumbents on the Americus City Council has filed for re-election. Britney Hinrichs filed Tuesday. She and Lea Hamlin are the incumbents on the ballot. Hamlin has not filed for re-elect...
Apr 22, 2021
Powerful testimonies of assault and longlasting impact highlight Take Back the Night
The annual Take Back the Night event organized by SOS featured powerful stories about sexual assault Wednesday. Among the people telling their stories was Kaila Mock, the owner of Trox Gallery and Gif...
Apr 22, 2021
United Way finalizing plans for annual fundraising campaign celebration
The United Way of the Flint Hills is steaming towards the finish of its annual fundraising campaign. Director Mickey Edwards says a hybrid celebration is coming May 12, with an in-person and an online...
Apr 22, 2021
Lyon County Highway Department equipment goes off road, into ditch near Bushong
An investigation is underway into an unusual noninjury wreck that happened Wednesday afternoon. Lyon County deputies and the Lyon County Highway Department are looking into how a pavement roller went ...
Apr 21, 2021
