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WEATHER: Lyon County road network almost totally open after flooding; more light rain falls Thursday
Once again, Lyon County had light rainfall on a day where heavy rain was a concern. The KVOE studios got 0.25 inches of rainfall Thursday. Other totals: *Emporia Municipal Airport: 0.19 inches*Ninth a...
May 21, 2021
Sunday's tornado siren incident to see more discussion next week
Sunday’s situation where Lyon County sets off the tornado warning sirens without a warning from the National Weather Service is a rare occurrence, and officials with both entities will meet next...
May 21, 2021
Deck issues lead to bridge closure near Saffordville
The Chase County Highway Department has closed a bridge northwest of Saffordville. The Sheriff’s Office has announced the closure affecting a bridge on Z Road between 270th and 280th Roads, or a...
May 21, 2021
WEATHER: Flash flood watch for Lyon, several neighboring counties canceled 10 hours early
The threat of flooding through early Friday morning has apparently diminished for Lyon County and several neighboring counties. The National Weather Service had put out a flash flood watch for Lyon, C...
May 21, 2021
Cedar Point man faces one count of sexual exploitation after allegedly having illicit child images in his possession
A Cedar Point man has started the court process after being allegedly in possession of child pornography. Leland Taylor, 71, had his first appearance in Chase County District Court on Thursday. HeR...
May 20, 2021
Boil water advisory ends for Virgil residents
A boil water advisory for residents in northeast Greenwood County is now over. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has rescinded an advisory for the town of Virgil. The advisory began May ...
May 20, 2021
FLOODING: Lyon County Highway Department opens more roads
The Lyon County Highway Department has cleared nearly 15 roads and intersections for normal traffic flow after they were impacted by flooding earlier this week. The Highway Department has reopened: *R...
May 20, 2021
County Clerk, Election Office requests begin 2022 budget-setting process for Lyon County Commission
Lyon County commissioners officially started putting together the 2022 budget as part of their action session Thursday. Commissioners heard the first department head request, courtesy of County Clerk ...
May 20, 2021
Area residents encouraged to apply for safe room rebate program
This week, the Kansas Adjutant General’s Office is offering rebate money for residents across the state if they plan to build safe rooms at their homes. This plan, Sunflower-safe, has the full s...
May 20, 2021
'Now they are partners again:' Enhanced patio at Anderson Building renamed to reflect ties between Cleve Cook, Harold Trusler and Emporia Lions
A special dedication ceremony took place at the Fairgrounds Anderson Building on Wednesday. The event noted the renaming of the Cleve Cook Patio to the Trusler-Cook-Lions Patio as well as the installa...
May 20, 2021
