Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: Committee meets online to discuss latest grant for helping businesses, nonprofits
Local civic leaders discussed the best way to handle about $816,000 in COVID-19 relief funds during a special Zoom meeting Thursday night. During the Lyon County Economic Development meeting, Emporia ...
Oct 23, 2020
Freeze warning posted for all area counties Friday night
A chilly Friday will lead to a cold Friday night. Temperatures will only climb to the mid-40s by Friday afternoon after getting into the 80s Thursday. Our coldest air of the season will follow with a ...
Oct 23, 2020
Atmosphere calmer, but Trump and Biden still spar on issues during final debate
The debate was far more civil than it was a month ago. But President Donald Trump and former vice president Joe Biden still sparred repeatedly over the issues of the day. Coronavirus response was just...
Oct 23, 2020
Two Emporians hurt in wreck in northwest Lyon County
Two people were taken to Newman Regional Health after a crash between Americus and Bushong on Thursday. Lyon County Deputy Zach Shafer says the wreck happened in the 2700 block of Road F-5, or Americu...
Oct 22, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County sees nine new cases Thursday
Lyon County had a net gain of seven active cases in the daily coronavirus report. Public Health announced nine new cases and two recoveries, pushing the active case number to 65. For clusters: College...
Oct 22, 2020
QLess system working well in Motor Vehicle Office, Lyon County Treasurer says
Overall, the reaction to the Lyon County Treasurer’s Office using the QLess line-up system is going well — according to Treasurer Sharon Gaede. Your browser does not support the audio elem...
Oct 22, 2020
Power outages impact Evergy customers in Chase County
A handful of power outages have developed as windy conditions remain in place. Evergy says about 60 customers have lost power in and around Elmdale. Originally there was one outage affecting the town....
Oct 22, 2020
Rec Commission sees decided upgrade with new outdoor maintenance facility
Members of the Emporia Recreation Commission took some time Monday touring a new building at Santa Fe Park. The outdoor maintenance facility had been sought for over five years, and Rec Commission Dir...
Oct 22, 2020
Special RDA meeting set for Friday
A special meeting is coming Friday morning for the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas Board of Directors. Board members will start with an executive session before handling a repo...
Oct 22, 2020
Public meeting online Thursday night on Lyon County economic development
A Zoom meeting is coming Thursday night on local economic matters. A Lyon County Economic Development meeting starts at 7 pm online. The meeting is open to the public and will involve participation by...
Oct 22, 2020
