Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: Second Pfizer vaccine shipment to be smaller than first thought
Pfizer's second shipment of its coronavirus vaccine to Kansas may be much less first thought. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says the expectation of 28,000 doses in next week's shipme...
Dec 18, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County reports 63 new cases; Active cases dip following slight increase Wednesday
The overall coronavirus case number continued its steady rise in Lyon County Friday. Lyon County Public Health reported 63 new cases bringing the overall total since March to 3,081. 79 new recoveries ...
Dec 18, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Complaints develop as first day of new testing initiative comes to close
Several categories of complaints have arisen as part of the first day of a new coronavirus testing option in Lyon County. Residents have told KVOE News about long wait times — at times 90 minute...
Dec 18, 2020
Brookings Institution reports show Emporia as outperforming other rural cities for economic development
The Brookings Institution found plenty to like about Emporia’s economic climate in a recent set of reports. In a joint effort with National Main Street, the Brookings Bass Center for Transformat...
Dec 18, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Emporia driver's license office closed after suspected exposure
The Kansas driver’s license office at Flinthills Mall is closed. The Department of Revenue has shut down the office and all operations due to suspect coronavirus exposure. Currently, the office ...
Dec 18, 2020
Emporia's Grace United Methodist ready for first-ever HamGiving
Emporia’s Grace United Methodist Church is launching a new holiday effort Saturday. The church will debut Hamgiving at 10 am. Pastor Brenda Ulrich says it’s a way to bring joy to the commu...
Dec 18, 2020
Saffordville United Methodist Church to have contact-free live nativity
The Saffordville United Methodist Church is inviting area residents to its zero-contact, drive-thru live nativity Sunday evening. The free event is from 6-8 pm and will feature a range of animals, inc...
Dec 18, 2020
Parents of USD 253 Emporia students urged to apply for free or reduced meal status before end of year
Winter break begins this weekend for Emporia school students. Parents, meanwhile, are encouraged to apply before the end of the year for free or reduced meal benefits if they believe they may qualify....
Dec 18, 2020
Free coronavirus testing begins Friday at Lyon County Fairgrounds
The free coronavirus test lane at the Lyon County Fairgrounds begins Friday morning. Residents can take advantage of the free tests between 9 am and 5:30 pm Friday and Saturday this week. That schedul...
Dec 18, 2020
Wind advisories posted areawide Friday
Much of Friday will be windy. In fact, a wind advisory is up for Lyon and all surrounding counties from 10 am to 2 pm. Southerly winds could be steadily at 20-30 mph, and gusts at or above 45 mph are ...
Dec 18, 2020
