Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: Meat processing customers told to plan ahead with lengthy backlog
People needing livestock processed had best act fast, according to Allen Meat Processors owner Mike Uhl. Your browser does not support the audio element. Like other small and medium-sized meat process...
Oct 21, 2020
Kansas Business Hall of Fame at Emporia State announces inductees
The Kansas Business Hall of Fame at Emporia State University has announced its latest two inductions. To say the least, Cecil O’Brate’s current business portfolio is diverse. O’Brate...
Oct 21, 2020
Lyon County Highway Department opens two roads
The Lyon County Highway Department has opened two roads. Road 150 between R and S had been closed for a culvert repair. Road 180 between S and T had been closed for a low-water crossing repair.
Oct 21, 2020
Retired Senior Volunteer Program holding Senior to Senior Connection call training
The Retired Senior Volunteer Program is taking action to help retired seniors suffering from loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic. During these challenging times, seniors may find it difficult to f...
Oct 21, 2020
EDUCATION: Cordle retiring from Emporia State, says ESU 'absolute highlight' of professional career
Emporia State University Provost David Cordle is planning to celebrate the end of his 40th year in education by retiring in June. President Allison Garrett announced Cordle's retirement Tuesday. Garre...
Oct 20, 2020
Fire out quickly, minor damage at Reading Elevator
Two Lyon County fire departments and one from Osage County briefly battled a fire at Reading Elevator on Tuesday. Firefighters from Reading, Miller and Osage City responded around 8:40 am along with t...
Oct 20, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Longtime customers of small meat processors 'in a bad way' with businesses packed solid -- in some cases to 2022
How backed up are small meat processors these days? Well, Rex Turner at Olpe Locker is full until at least next summer — and he’s not as packed as others across Kansas. Your browser does n...
Oct 20, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County passes 1,200 total cases, but active caseload drops by 16
Seven new coronavirus cases have been added in Lyon County, pushing the grand total above 1,200 since late March. The overall total now is 1,202 cases. There was good news in the active caseload dropp...
Oct 20, 2020
Mask mandate extension among business for Emporia City Commission
Emporia city commissioners have an action session Wednesday night. Near the end of the meeting, commissioners will discuss whether to extend the current mask mandate, which is set to end Wednesday, to...
Oct 20, 2020
USD 253 Emporia board to use special meeting for update on insurance rates, COVID-19 stats
The USD 253 Emporia Board of Education is getting ready for a special meeting Wednesday night. Board members will meet with representatives of Charlesworth Consulting to determine the best way to hand...
Oct 20, 2020
