Category Archives: News
Ducks Unlimited secures millions of dollars in federal funds for conservation efforts in Kansas
Conservation efforts in Kansas through Ducks Unlimited are getting a huge boost from the federal government. Kansas Senator Roger Marshall has announced a $2 million grant award as well as a better th...
Apr 24, 2021
Bill to lower prescription drug prices, increase access to generic varieties signed by President Biden
Kansas Senator Roger Marshall announced the Ensuring Innovation Act, which is designed to lower prescription drug prices, has been signed by President Joe Biden. Marshall says the goal here is to clos...
Apr 24, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Minnesota, eight countries added to travel quarantine list
One state and eight countries have been added to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s COVID-19 travel quarantine list. KDHE says people need to quarantine if they have returned from...
Apr 24, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Johnson & Johnson vaccine to return soon
Johnson & Johnson vaccines are back on the table as the COVID-19 response continues. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lifted a 10-day pause for investigation of rare and serious bloo...
Apr 24, 2021
Governor vetoes bills related to election procedures, gun rights, personalized license plates
After issuing vetoes of a transgender athletics bill and two others connected to education Thursday, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly issued four more vetoes Friday. The governor vetoed Senate Substitute f...
Apr 24, 2021
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
