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Now three weeks after a massive surge of cold air and the resulting freeze-up of energy sources to our south, the Kansas Corporation Commission says it’s busy on several fronts to make things be...

This summer, area veterans will have a new option for health care. US Senator Jerry Moran and Congressman Tracey Mann say they are pleased that a new ATLAS pod will be set up in Emporia to help rural ...

The rate of new COVID-19 cases is continuing to diminish greatly in Lyon County. In its latest data set Friday, Public Health announced just two new cases since Wednesday raising the overall total jus...

ValuNet and Sparklight are launching a Charitable Giving Fund to support nonprofit organizations. As part of the Cable ONE family of brands, ValuNet and Sparklight will award $200,000 per year to 501 ...

Meatpacking employees were part of the Lyon County vaccination list for Thursday’s clinic. Now Governor Laura Kelly has announced a statewide game plan for that economic sector. Kelly says count...

Lyon County deputies are asking for the public’s help after a damage and theft incident at Northern Heights High School this week. The department says several fuel lines in USD 251 vehicles were...

For the second straight day, grass fires developed in abundance in Lyon County with fire crews at several sites simultaneously through the afternoon. The day started shortly before 1 pm when Emporia F...

Lyon County Commissioners have vacated a portion of a roadway near Reading. Following a viewing Wednesday and a brief public hearing Thursday morning commissioners unanimously voted to vacate a portio...

More vaccines are coming to Lyon County as the county looks to increase both the number of people vaccinated and the number of eligible categories for the shots. Lyon County has a prime vaccination cl...

The Friends of the Plains Dinner is the latest local event to go virtual as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Emporia State University’s Center for Great Plains Studies made the announcement T...