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CORONAVIRUS: CDC says fully-vaccinated residents can resume activities without masks in many circumstances
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a major modification to a longstanding mitigation strategy for COVID-19. The upshot: if you’re fully vaccinated — meaning two week...
May 13, 2021
GRADUATION: Emporia State announces White Auditorium as alternate site in case of inclement weather
Emporia State University has announced its backup plans for spring commencement this upcoming weekend. The original game plan is to have a socially-distanced pair of graduation activities, with studen...
May 13, 2021
Lyon County Commission approves WiFi upgrade for county facilities
All Lyon County facilities will get improved wireless Internet capacity after Thursday’s County Commission action meeting. Commissioners approved an over $72,000 bid from CDW for equipment and a...
May 13, 2021
Emporia Police identifies SUV allegedly involved in hit-and-run injuring cyclist Tuesday
Emporia Police continue an investigation into an injury hit-and-run from earlier this week. Police Sgt. Lisa Hayes says officers have identified the vehicle allegedly involved in Tuesday’s incid...
May 13, 2021
Funeral arrangements publicized for teenagers killed in Cottonwood River crash as Emporia businesses step up to help their families
Funeral arrangements are developing for the three teenagers killed Saturday when a car went off a Lyon County road near Emporia and went upside down into the Cottonwood River. Cremation is planned for...
May 13, 2021
USD 253 organization plan changes include two interim administrators, unfilled certified and classified positions
The USD 253 Emporia Board of Education approved a reorganization plan for the district administration involving the upcoming academic year starting in July. The district will fill the assistant superi...
May 13, 2021 KVOE News file photo
CORONAVIRUS: Kansas readies for Pfizer vaccine to benefit children as young as age 12
Usage of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine will be expanding soon in Kansas. Following full authorization of the drug for children as young as age 12 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Direct...
May 13, 2021
Emporia woman's car hits tree east of town; woman hospitalized afterward
An Emporia woman was taken to Newman Regional Health after crashing into a tree just east of Emporia late Wednesday night. Lyon County Deputy Zachary Shafer says the wreck was reported shortly after 1...
May 13, 2021
Third Olpe City Council incumbent files for re-election; USD 252 board adds candidate
Lyon County’s election ballot continues to fill out. Michelle Dedmon, one of three incumbents on the Olpe City Council, has filed for re-election. The other incumbents, Leslie Farr and Rick Jone...
May 13, 2021 Lyon County Election Office graphic.
Lyon County Coroner rules drowning as likely cause of death in Saturday's wreck outside Emporia
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office has released additional information about Saturday’s crash that killed three Emporia teenagers just south of town. Deputy Zachary Shafer says the Lyon Coun...
May 13, 2021
