Category Archives: News
K-State Research and Extension offers webinars on impact of Russia-Ukraine situation on ag operations
Ag producers are encouraged to join a pair of webinars this week to learn more about the impact of Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine. K-State Research and Extension will have webinars Wednesday and...
Mar 08, 2022 K-State Research and Extension graphic.
GoFundMe account organized for Emporia man killed in train-SUV crash last week
An online account has been established to help offset funeral expenses for an Emporia man killed in a train-SUV collision last week. John HF Burton was killed March 2 after his SUV was struck at the M...
Mar 08, 2022 John Burton (second from left) was killed in a train-SUV crash near downtown Emporia last week. GoFundMe photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Eight new cases reported Monday in Lyon County
For the second straight reporting period, Lyon County Public Health noted a new COVID-19 increase of fewer than 10 cases Monday. Public Health reported 8 cases developed over the weekend putting the c...
Mar 07, 2022
Two dead, one hospitalized following three vehicle accident west of Emporia Sunday
Further details have been released following a double fatality crash west of Emporia Sunday afternoon. According to Lyon County Deputy Jody Meyers, Deputies, Emporia Police, Lyon County EMS and Chase ...
Mar 07, 2022 KVOE News file photo
Newman Regional Health celebrating a century of caring with 100 year anniversary
As Newman Regional Health celebrates 100 years of existence, Newman CEO Bob Wright says he has spent some time looking back on the advancements and evolution of healthcare and its impacts on Newman's ...
Mar 07, 2022 Newman Regional Health Courtesy Image
WEATHER: Lyon County law enforcement handles nearly 20 wrecks in two-hour period Sunday, including fatality wreck still under investigation
Thankfully, Monday's travel conditions aren't nearly as bad as they were late Sunday afternoon, when a burst of heavy sleet caused slushy driving conditions and led to a double-fatality crash west of ...
Mar 07, 2022 KVOE News file photo
CORONAVIRUS: Want a test or vaccine before spring break? Healthier Lyon County, USD 253 Emporia have clinic for you
Before families head off on their spring break journeys, Healthier Lyon County and Emporia Public Schools are partnering on a special COVID-19 testing and vaccination clinic this week. Both vaccines a...
Mar 07, 2022 Healthier Lyon County graphic.
Kansas Attorney General's Office coming to Emporia for document destruction event Tuesday
National Consumer Protection Week takes place this week, and the Kansas Attorney General's Office is bringing a free document destruction event to Emporia with that focus in mind. Staffers will be at ...
Mar 07, 2022 Kansas Attorney General's Office graphic.
Farm bankruptcies drop dramatically in Kansas, across USA
Farm bankruptcies are down from last year across the country, including here in Kansas. The American Farm Bureau says Kansas had 19 bankruptcies last year, down 16 from 2020. Across the country, Chapt...
Mar 07, 2022 American Farm Bureau graphic.
Poultry owners are told to protect flocks from bird flu
Regardless of the size of their operations, poultry owners are asked to protect their flocks from avian influenza. The Kansas Department of Agriculture says the so-called "bird flu" can cause sudden s...
Mar 07, 2022 Kansas Department of Agriculture graphic.
