Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: Osage County approaching 500 total cases; Greenwood County Courthouse open by appointment only
Most area counties made their post-Thanksgiving COVID-19 reports Monday. Chase County added 19 cases over the past week and now has 187 total, including 88 community cases, 17 at Chase County Care and...
Dec 01, 2020
Council Grove man named as suspect involved in vehicle pursuit through Emporia last Wednesday; Formal charges pending
The Lyon County Attorney’s Office has released the name of the individual who led Emporia Police and Kansas State Troopers on a high-speed pursuit that concluded in the northwest part of Emporia...
Nov 30, 2020
Salsa St. Mexican Grill closing next month
Salsa St. Mexican Grill will be closing its doors in mid-December. The closing was announced on the restaurant’s official Facebook page Monday afternoon. The post read, “We have made the d...
Nov 30, 2020
2020 Kari's Christmas Ring for Kids fundraiser underway to support SOS
Once again, Kari’s Diamonds and Bridal will be helping to support the children of SOS with their annual Holiday giveaway event. Kari’s Christmas Ring for Kids fundraiser is now underway wi...
Nov 30, 2020
Governor Kelly selects Melissa Taylor Standridge as next Kansas Supreme Court Justice
Governor Laura Kelly has announced her choice for the next Kansas Supreme Court Justice. During a news conference Monday afternoon, Governor Kelly officially announced Kansas Court of Appeals Judge Me...
Nov 30, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County announces 149 new cases Monday
Lyon County Public Health noted another sharp drop in active COVID-19 cases Monday. The active caseload dipped from 563 last Wednesday to 449 Monday after Public Health announced 149 new cases since l...
Nov 30, 2020
Governor to announce Supreme Court nominee Monday
Governor Laura Kelly is planning to name her choice for the next Kansas Supreme Court Justice on Monday afternoon. Kristen Wheeler, an Emporia native and the daughter of Lyon County District Court Adm...
Nov 30, 2020
Five Emporia teens allegedly involved in high-speed chase early Saturday
Emporia Police officers and Lyon County deputies say they were involved in a high-speed pursuit involving several local teenagers early Saturday morning across parts of west Emporia. The chase started...
Nov 30, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Moderna to become second drugmaker to seek emergency use authorization for vaccine
There are now two drugmakers seeking emergency use authorization for their coronavirus vaccines. Moderna is joining Pfizer in filing for the special status. It says its vaccine is 94 percent effective...
Nov 30, 2020
Goad seeking to withdraw plea after sentencing on attempted kidnapping, aggravated domestic battery counts
A man who had reached a plea agreement on attempted kidnapping and domestic battery charges is now seeking to withdraw his plea and essentially overturn his sentence. Goad has cited ineffective legal ...
Nov 30, 2020
