Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: Free tests through Healthier Lyon County see high demand
If you have been looking for at-home COVID-19 tests, it may be another week or two before those are readily available in stores. The recent demand for tests comes as coronavirus cases are once again o...
Jan 11, 2022 Healthier Lyon County Logo.
CORONAVIRUS: Jury trials in Lyon, Chase counties on pause until Valentine's Day
The recent upswing in COVID-19 cases has forced an operations adjustment for the Fifth Judicial District serving Lyon and Chase counties. On Monday, Chief Judge Merlin Wheeler announced all jury trial...
Jan 10, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Mechanic Street underpass reopens, south side of Congress Street underpass still closed
The Mechanic Street underpass is open again to traffic, while access to the Congress Street underpass is still limited Tuesday morning. The Mechanic Street underpass was closed for several hours Monda...
Jan 10, 2022 Emporia Police blocks the north side of the Mechanic Street underpass Monday after a semi got wedged under the bridge. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
CORONAVIRUS: Insurance companies told to cover at-home COVID tests beginning this weekend
If you're among the many residents looking for COVID-19 tests or to set up testing appointments, a change in federal policy may pique your interest. Starting this weekend, private health insurers will...
Jan 10, 2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
Emporia State University announces new leadership role focused on increasing new student enrollment
Effective Monday, Emporia State University has a new Vice President for enrollment management and student success. The university announced in a news release Monday that Dr. Shelly Gehrke has been pro...
Jan 10, 2022 Dr. Shelly Gehrke ESU Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success. ESU Courtesy Image
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County increase of 201 new cases points to 'exponential increase' in cases just for January
Monday's COVID-19 data set from Lyon County Public Health underscored an announcement about virus traffic later in the day from the agency. Public Health reported 201 new cases Monday, nearly matching...
Jan 10, 2022
CORONAVIRUS: IRS starting tax season early
If you want to get a jump on your income taxes, the Internal Revenue Service is fully on board. The IRS has announced this year's tax filing season will begin Jan. 24, 17 days earlier than it started ...
Jan 10, 2022 Internal Revenue Service logo.
CORONAVIRUS: Public Health Officer and County Commissioners offer perspectives after commissioners vote to stay the course on public health order Monday
Lyon County's COVID-19 public health order will remain as is, meaning changes requested by Lyon County Public Health will not go into effect at this time. During a special meeting Monday, Public Healt...
Jan 10, 2022 Lyon County commissioners voted Monday to leave the county's COVID-19 public health order unchanged, meaning mitigation methods like mask use and social distancing are strongly recommended instead of mandated. Lyon County Public Health had requested changes involving mask mandates, social distancing and public venue capacity limits. Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Emporia City Commission study meeting to focus on various upcoming projects
Planning matters will highlight the Emporia City Commission's study meeting this week. Commissioners are meeting Wednesday, and they have a commercial rehab project, housing, street rehab and overall ...
Jan 10, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Education redesign, construction updates on USD 253 Emporia board's agenda
The USD 253 Emporia Board of Education is meeting Wednesday, with education redesign, construction and annual reorganization on the agenda. Board members will discuss whether to approve the redesign l...
Jan 10, 2022 USD 253 Emporia Public Schools Image.
