Category Archives: News
Mediation hearings for Fridays' docket in Lyon County District Court postponed
Several mediation hearings on the Lyon County District Court docket for Friday have been postponed. Hector Velazquez and William Walters were set for hearings in connection to an alleged shooting at 1...
Nov 05, 2020
Rain from last week trims moderate drought area
Last week’s healthy rains cleared Greenwood County from moderate drought, but didn’t change the US Drought Monitor’s map beyond that for area counties. Virtually all of Coffey County...
Nov 05, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Governor, Republicans continue negotiations on policy adjustments, including possible mask mandate
Two weeks ago, Governor Laura Kelly mentioned plans to work with Republican leaders on a mask mandate. Last week, both sides had constructive talks on an updated COVID-19 response policy, which may in...
Nov 05, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Public Health revives long-term care cluster as new cases increase by 11
Daily totals have come down from their all-time peaks the past few days, but active cases are now approaching record levels. Lyon County Public Health announced 11 new cases Wednesday, well below the ...
Nov 04, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Walk-up immunizations to resume Thursday at FHCHC following sudden delay
Local residents will once again be able to receive walk-up immunizations at Flint Hills Community Health Center beginning Thursday after a slight delay in the schedule due to an unexpected complicatio...
Nov 04, 2020
Emporia City Commission approves signing and submission of Emergency Solutions Grant for local non-profits
Two local non-profits will now be awaiting word on potential funding following the Emporia City Commission’s recent action session Wednesday afternoon. During that meeting, commissioners approve...
Nov 04, 2020
Evergy customers encouraged to "make the call" with Cold Weather Rule now in play
While warmer temperatures have been the norm for quite some time lately, Evergy is aware that norm will not remain in place forever. As such, Evergy spokesperson Gina Penzig, a guest of KVOE’s N...
Nov 04, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: USD 253 Board of Education to discuss secondary education plan during special session Thursday
USD 253 Emporia Public Schools could be reversing course as it pertains to its education delivery model for secondary students later this week. A special Board of Education meeting has been set for Th...
Nov 04, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Two new staff cases at Emporia's Presbyterian Manor, residents currently healthy
The number of Presbyterian Manor employees infected by coronavirus now stands at five after two workers were confirmed with the virus this week. Vice President for Health and Wellness Jeanne Gerstenko...
Nov 04, 2020
ELECTION: Vecchione, McCoy considering future political runs; Maddox quiet on plans after Tuesday election
Steve Vecchione, Todd Maddox and Ron McCoy did not get the election results they wanted Tuesday night. The trio of Democrats all filed for election shortly before the primary election filing deadline ...
Nov 04, 2020
