Category Archives: News
Action session coming Wednesday for Emporia City Commissioners
Financial assistance could be coming for two local agencies following the Emporia City Commission’s upcoming action session. Among the agenda items up for approval will be consideration of submi...
Nov 03, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: With virus numbers spiking and contact trace calls peaking, Lyon County Public Health urging residents to help the process
As coronavirus cases take a sobering turn upward in Lyon County, health officials are once again encouraging residents to take all the necessary health precautions — and they are telling residen...
Nov 03, 2020
ELECTION: Brisk voting pace continues in Lyon County
Voting happened at a brisk pace in Lyon County the past two weeks, and that trend is continuing on the official Election Day. County Clerk Tammy Vopat says turnout has been strong all morning long acr...
Nov 03, 2020
Railroad crossing replacement underway in Strong City
Construction has started on the Burlington Northern Santa Fe crossing in Strong City. The Chase County Sheriff’s Office says traffic on Cottonwood Street, also known as Kansas Highway 177, will ...
Nov 03, 2020
State revenues again well above monthly projections
Kansas is enjoying a prolonged period of better-than-expected revenues, even with the coronavirus pandemic approaching eight months in length. Total tax receipts for October were $596.6 million, a nea...
Nov 03, 2020
Lyon County Planning Board to meet Monday on zoning regulations fifth draft
Lyon County residents are encouraged to attend — and offer comment — on the latest draft of the county’s zoning regulations next week. The Lyon County Planning and Appeals Board is m...
Nov 03, 2020
Coffey County Extension plans sericea lespedeza field day
Coffey County Research and Extension and the Coffey County Conservation District are inviting residents to a special Sericea Lespedeza Field Day on Thursday. Area producers can go to the Coffey County...
Nov 03, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County reports 47 new cases Monday
Monday was another record-setting day for new COVID-19 cases in Lyon County. Just three days after posting the largest single-day increase since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic with 45 new cases...
Nov 02, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Area counties note ongoing increases; Sunset Manor makes changes after staffer gets virus
Three area counties had double-digit increases in coronavirus activity with their most recent reports. *Coffey County added 19 new cases in its Oct. 30 report. It now has 173 total cases, 21 active ca...
Nov 02, 2020
'It is the future of device therapy;' Newman cardiologist discusses historic cardiovascular procedure
Last Wednesday, Newman Regional Health interventional cardiologist Dr. Michael Lloyd made medical history with the implementation of a Bluetooth-enabled defibrillator in a patient. This was the first ...
Nov 02, 2020
