Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: Travel quarantine list adjusted again
The state’s COVID-19 travel quarantine list is expanding again. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has added Connecticut and Pennsylvania to the list as well as several countries &#...
Apr 09, 2021
Risley, Vortherms promoted by Emporia Police
The Emporia Police Department is announcing a pair of promotions for two longtime officers. Lt. Kevin Risley has been elevated to deputy chief. Risley has been in law enforcement for 27 years. He has ...
Apr 09, 2021
UPDATE: No gas leak found at Walnut Elementary; 'relocation' process goes smoothly
Emporia Public Schools moved students at Walnut Elementary offsite for close to two hours Friday morning after concerns about a possible gas leak. District Community Relations Director Lyndel Landgren...
Apr 09, 2021
26th annual Abate of Kansas District 12 Spring Fling Bike Show coming Saturday
After a year off due to COVID-19, the annual Abate of Kansas District 12 Spring Fling Bike Show is returning to Emporia this weekend. The 26th annual event will take place Saturday afternoon at the Ly...
Apr 08, 2021
Emporia State softball hosting memorial blood drive Friday for former teammate
The Emporia State University Softball team will be holding a special blood drive this weekend to support a fallen teammate and raise awareness for a rare condition. The blood drive will take place Fri...
Apr 08, 2021
Weekly coronavirus update highlights Lyon County Commission meeting Thursday
COVID-19 was the major focus of Lyon County Commissioners during their regular meeting Thursday morning. Lyon County Public Health Officer Dr. Ladun Oyenuga presented her weekly COVID-19 update to com...
Apr 08, 2021
Friday visit to Newman Regional Health by Moran, VA Secretary to offer update on medical care for veterans in rural areas
US Senator Jerry Moran and Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough are poised to tour Newman Regional Health and get an update on the hospital’s care of area veterans Friday morning. The visi...
Apr 08, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Vaccination slots not filling as rapidly in Lyon County, opening risk of smaller shipments
Early on in the COVID-19 vaccination process, slots filled up rapidly as seniors lined up for doses. Now that the process is wide open to all adults ages 18 and older — 16 and up whenever Pfizer...
Apr 08, 2021
RDA board to discuss incentive packages for potential travel plaza in west Emporia
The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas Board of Directors will look at incentive packages for a potential development in west Emporia as part of its monthly meeting Friday. Board ...
Apr 08, 2021
Protest scheduled outside Emporia Middle School on Thursday
Protestors are expected outside Emporia Middle School on Thursday afternoon. According to a news release, the protest is on religious grounds. An out-of-town protest group has secured a valid permit f...
Apr 08, 2021
