Category Archives: News
ESFCU transitions annual meeting into drive-thru event
The Emporia State Federal Credit Union took a very unique approach to its annual meeting Wednesday. Due to COVID-19, the Credit Union chose to hold the meeting in a drive-thru format at its new suppor...
Mar 26, 2021
Reading Wind Facility fully operational following unscheduled outage
The Reading Wind Facility is back up and running after being offline for much of the previous week. According to Susie Bridges of Southern Power, the wind facility was offline from Sunday to Thursday ...
Mar 26, 2021
Governor optimistic towards prospects of safe full time return of in-person learning
One of the biggest balancing acts throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has been keeping staff and students safe, but also wanting them back in school full time. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly highlighted the...
Mar 26, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Public Health reports eight new cases and recoveries Friday; Active total unchanged
New coronavirus cases and new recoveries were even in Lyon County Friday. Public Health reported an increase of eight new cases as well as eight new recoveries Friday afternoon. This brings the overal...
Mar 26, 2021
Signing of Senate Bill 40 grants first responder classification to Kansas 911 Telecommunicators
911 telecommunicators now have a new designation, first responders. The change in designation came as part of an amendment to Senate Bill 40 signed into law by Governor Laura Kelly Wednesday evening. ...
Mar 26, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Governor announces move to phase five of vaccination plan beginning Monday
Just a week after moving into a modified phase three and four of the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan, Governor Laura Kelly has announced the state will now move into phase five at the start of...
Mar 26, 2021
Medicaid expansion top priority for Governor Laura Kelly as legislative session continues
As the legislative session continues, there is one major priority for Kansas Governor Laura Kelly: Medicaid expansion. Gov. Kelly appeared on KVOE’s Talk of Emporia this past Monday, addressing ...
Mar 26, 2021
County Commissioners approve subdivision plat during regular meeting Thursday
Lyon County Commissioners held their weekly action session Thursday morning. During their meeting, commissioners approved a recommendation from Lyon County Zoning and Floodplain Manager Sam Seeley for...
Mar 25, 2021
Work wrapping up on West 12th following major waterline break last Tuesday
Construction to repair street damage following a major water line break last week next to Newman Regional Health should be wrapping up by the end of the week. According to Emporia Public Works Directo...
Mar 25, 2021
Building a stronger future and increased notoriety key focuses for ESU provost hopeful Dr. George Arasimowicz
Emporia State University welcomed the third of four finalists for the ESU provost position Thursday. Dr. George Arasimowicz is the current dean of the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences a...
Mar 25, 2021
