Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: 45 new cases reported in Lyon County Friday; 198 total cases reported for the week
Lyon County's new coronavirus caseload activity continued to wind down with the lowest data report of the year Friday. Public Health reported a total of 45 new cases in its latest report putting the w...
Feb 11, 2022 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
Emporia, Lyndon, Osage County receiving Community Development Block Grants from Kansas Department of Commerce
Emporia and several nearby communities are receiving block grant funding for major projects. Emporia picked up a check for $750,000 for upcoming improvements to Highland Street near the Emporia State ...
Feb 11, 2022
Emporia Public Library Director Robin Newell announces impending retirement
Emporia Public Library is now on the hunt for a new director. Robin Newell, who has served as the library's director the past seven years, announced her retirement Friday following a closed meeting of...
Feb 11, 2022 Robin Newell. Emporia Public Library courtesy photo.
Arasimowicz resigns from Emporia State
Emporia State University is already in the process of finding a permanent president. Now, following the resignation of George Arasimowicz, it needs a new provost as well. Spokesperson Gwen Larson offe...
Feb 11, 2022 George Arasimowicz. Emporia State University photo.
Legislative Dialogue at Flint Hills Technical College to have all four lawmakers representing Lyon County on hand
All four local lawmakers representing Lyon County will be at Saturday's Legislative Dialogue. Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jeanine McKenna says 17th District Senator Jeff Longbin...
Feb 11, 2022 Flint Hills Technical College photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Length of pandemic, sharp caseload spike from omicron, rapidly changing guidelines all increasing stress for healthcare workers
Lingering effects of the coronavirus pandemic as a whole -- and specifically the recent omicron spike -- may be felt by healthcare workers for a while. Staff burnout has been mentioned by health offic...
Feb 11, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Healthier Lyon County announces testing-vaccination clinic at St. Francis office Feb. 20
If you need a coronavirus vaccine or test, Healthier Lyon County has a special option for you. After partnering with Kansas Department of Health and Environment, UnitedHealthcare and Emporia Main Stre...
Feb 11, 2022 Healthier Lyon County Logo.
Jury trials to resume in Lyon County
Jury trials are resuming in Lyon County. Jury trials return to the docket Monday with a traffic case. Jury trials had been on hold for over a month while COVID-19 cases spiked, but coronavirus numbers...
Feb 11, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Federal appeals court denies request to reconsider back pay details in lawsuit against Emporia State
One of two former Emporia State University employees involved in a long-running lawsuit against the university did not get the relief she sought from a federal appeals court -- and neither did the uni...
Feb 11, 2022 US District Court screenshot.
Housing legislation and capital investment opportunities highlight reports during RDA monthly board meeting Friday
The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas will have its eyes on several pieces of legislation as the 2022 Legislative Session continues. RDA Board of Directors Chairman Jamie Sauder ...
Feb 11, 2022 City of Emporia Image.
