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A night of giving, celebration and inspiration: Annual FHTC gala generates more than $130,000 Friday evening
The annual Flint Hills Technical College Night of Inspiration Gala and benefit auction certainly lived up to its name Friday night. Hundreds of residents were in attendance for the evening’s eve...
Apr 24, 2021
Emporia Animal Shelter doors to open daily beginning Saturday
Beginning Saturday, local residents in search of a furry new friend can go visit the pets available at the Emporia Animal Shelter any day of the week. Humane Society of the Flint Hills Director Stepha...
Apr 23, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Five new cases reported in Lyon County; Active total decreases for third straight reporting period
Lyon County closed out the work week with another dip in active coronavirus cases Friday. Public Health reported five new coronavirus cases bringing the overall total since last march to 4,220. Six ne...
Apr 23, 2021
Dynamic Discs Open set to launch
One of Emporia’s biggest events of the year officially launches this weekend. About 1,300 disc golfers are expected from across the country as the Dynamic Discs Open begins with early rounds of ...
Apr 23, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Veterans Affairs offering walk-in vaccination for veterans, spouses, caregivers in Emporia on Wednesday
Area veterans are encouraged to be part of a COVID-19 walk-in vaccination clinic next week. The Veterans Affairs Eastern Kansas Health Care System will offer Moderna doses at the Emporia American Legi...
Apr 23, 2021
Woman accused of taking toddler for longer than agreed accepts plea agreement
The Emporia woman accused of taking a 2-year-old child for longer than allegedly agreed, sparking a search by local law enforcement and a reward through Lyon County Crime Stoppers, has entered a plea ...
Apr 23, 2021
Man convicted of indecent liberties asks for judge recusal as latest appeal continues
A man convicted three years ago of indecent liberties against a child has asked the presiding judge to recuse himself. Joe Louis Stewart has been appealing his convictions from 2018, and part of the c...
Apr 23, 2021
Local lawmakers split on Governor's veto of transgender athletics bill
Saying a bill passed by both Kansas House and Senate is divisive and sends the wrong message about the state’s willingness to welcome all children and families, Governor Laura Kelly has vetoed S...
Apr 23, 2021
Newman Regional Health named Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care
Newman Regional Health is again being recognized at the state level for the quality of care it provides its patients. Newman was one of 18 contracting hospitals in the state to be recognized by Blue C...
Apr 22, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County shifts mask mandate to "strong recommendation" effective immediately
Lyon County's mask mandate is no more. County commissioners officially ended the mandate during their weekly action meeting Thursday. The mandate now essentially becomes a "strong recommendation" and ...
Apr 22, 2021
