Category Archives: News
Conclusion of newest United Way fundraiser sees Casa Ramos claim tastiest taco title
It’s official, Casa Ramos has the tastiest taco in the Flint Hills. Casa’s taco del alambre was voted the tastiest taco by local residents who spent the past two weeks sampling a wide sele...
Nov 13, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County reports 137 new cases; Active case number hits new record high with 400 plus
Once again Lyon County has posted new records in COVID-19 cases. Lyon County Public Health reported a two-day total increase of 137 new cases Thursday, an average of 60 plus new cases per day which ag...
Nov 12, 2020
USD 253 breaks ground on new Early Childhood Education Center Thursday
USD 253 Emporia Public Schools has broken ground on the future of early childhood learning. School board members, architects and district administrators all convened at 327 South Walnut Thursday after...
Nov 12, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Health Center director clarifies staffing policy -- 'no one is allowed to work with a positive test'
Recently, Flint Hills Community Health Center Director Renee Hively had to start working under what’s called “modified quarantine” after a close contact situation. Whether related to...
Nov 12, 2020
All Veterans Art Exhibit exceeds expectations with 12 artists and over 20 pieces submitted
Though the bulk of All Veterans Tribute Activities are wrapping up, residents still have a chance to view over 20 pieces of artwork constructed by local servicemen and women. The All Veterans Art Exhi...
Nov 12, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Public Health says caseload spike reflects lower use of effective mitigation techniques
Lyon County Public Health says the recent spike in coronavirus activity has to do — at least in part — with people not using the now-longstanding mitigation strategies touted by health off...
Nov 12, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Newman Regional Health's plans for vaccines include freezer purchases
Newman Regional Health is getting ready for new coronavirus vaccines as soon as they are approved by the federal government. The hospital has purchased two freezers to handle the pair of vaccines that...
Nov 12, 2020
Emporia Main Street improvement auction continues through Friday evening
A great selection of memorabilia, packages and delectable treats are all up for bid through Emporia Main Street. The annual Main Street Improvement Auction got underway last weekend and continues thro...
Nov 12, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Newman Regional Health announces visitation restrictions effective Friday
As mentioned by KVOE News this week, Newman Regional Health is restricting its patient visitation with the recent spike in coronavirus cases still underway. The long and short of it: visits will only ...
Nov 12, 2020
RDA board to discuss Department of Commerce certified business sites among agenda items
The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas Board of Directors has several items on its agenda for Friday’s monthly meeting. Board members will disucss strategic planning and get...
Nov 12, 2020
