Category Archives: News
Lengthy wind advisories ahead for area residents
Blustery conditions are ahead for Lyon and all surrounding counties into early Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service has Lyon County and most neighboring counties in a wind advisory from noo...
Dec 22, 2020
USD 253 serenades Emporia community with virtual Seasonal Celebration Monday
While residents were not able to attend the 85th annual Emporia Seasonal Celebration in person, the local holiday tradition was still enjoyed throughout the local community Monday evening. Despite the...
Dec 22, 2020
Long-time EHS Choral Director Don Grant remembered fondly by former student and current Choral Director following recent passing
“He had a presence that commanded respect” That was how Emporia High Choral Director Sarah Bays remembered former long-time Director Don Grant who passed away this weekend. Bays says her t...
Dec 21, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County reports lowest weekend caseload increase since late October
Encouraging news in the number of new coronavirus cases and active cases for Lyon County. Public Health reported just 17 new cases between Friday and Monday, the lowest weekend total since 26 cases we...
Dec 21, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Public Health asking residents to have low-risk Christmas
We are encouraged to have a holly, jolly — and low-risk — Christmas this year. Lyon County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Director Jennifer Millbern has some suggestions to work arou...
Dec 21, 2020
Lyon County deputies investigating recent bursts of mailbox damage
Lyon County deputies are asking for help as they try to solve recent damage to mailboxes near Emporia. Detective Sergeant Jacob Welsh says there are at least two rounds of activity. The first happened...
Dec 21, 2020
Upcoming move for Emporia Child Care signals end of 10-year consolidation effort
For a decade, Emporia Child Care has been fundraising and constructing as it has been consolidating its operations at 1320 C of E Drive. That process is almost over. Director Deb Crowl was excited to ...
Dec 21, 2020
Wabaunsee County burn ban to be revisited Christmas morning
Controlled burns won’t be allowed for Wabaunsee County residents — possibly all week long. Sheriff Rob Hoskins has announced a burn ban effective Monday. The ban will be re-evaluated on Ch...
Dec 21, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Morris County Hospital announces vaccinations of frontline workers
As Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine gets shipped across the country, more of the Pfizer vaccine is reaching rural hospitals. Morris County Hospital started vaccinating its frontline workers late la...
Dec 21, 2020
Longbine to chair Financial Institutions, Insurance committees
17th District Senator Jeff Longbine may no longer officially be part of Senate leadership, but he’s chairing two committees he’s familiar with and wanted to lead. Senate President Ty Maste...
Dec 21, 2020
