Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: Former Coffey County medical consultant says county's decision on governor's mask protocol was 'hypocritical' for him to support
When the Coffey County Commission decided to opt out of Governor Laura Kelly's new face-covering protocol earlier this week, longtime Coffey County medical consultant and health officer John Shell dec...
Nov 26, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Greenwood County climbs past 200 cases; Wabaunsee County logs two new deaths
Greenwood County went over 200 coronavirus cases in total on Wednesday. The Greenwood County Health Department announced six new cases, moving the overall total to 203. There are 37 active cases at th...
Nov 26, 2020
Staffing issues prompt need for appointments at Chase County Treasurer's Office
The Chase County Treasurer’s Office is telling residents to set appointments for services through the end of the year if they need assistance. Treasurer L. Dow Wilson attributes the change in po...
Nov 26, 2020
Holiday shopping season beginning with Black Friday, Small Business Saturday
Holiday shopping begins Friday, and things will be different — like a lot of things, due to coronavirus. Several national retailers will have online-only Black Friday deals starting Thanksgiving...
Nov 26, 2020
Greenwood County dense fog advisory extended until 11 am
Greenwood County’s dense fog advisory has been extended. Fog has been stubborn in parts of the county, so the advisory had been extended to 11 am after it was originally set to expire at 10 am. ...
Nov 26, 2020
Suspect apprehended following vehicle theft and related chase that concluded in Emporia Wednesday
A suspect is in custody following a high speed pursuit that made its way through Emporia before ending in the northwest part of the city. According to Kansas Highway Patrol Lt. Rick Wingate the suspec...
Nov 26, 2020
Mask orders on the rise across Kansas as governor's face covering protocol takes effect Wednesday
Numerous counties across the state are now on board when it comes to mask use policies as Governor Laura Kelly’s new face covering protocol is now in effect. Wednesday, the governor released a m...
Nov 25, 2020
Former Emporia superintendent to receive full complement of salary and benefits -- plus $10,000 lump sum -- as part of separation agreement
He may no longer be connected to the district, but former superintendent Kevin Case will be paid as if he was still leading USD 253 Emporia through the end of the academic year. As part of the settlem...
Nov 25, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County active caseload drops by 160, but new cases jump by 180 in Wednesday report
Perhaps the only bit of good news in Lyon County Public Health’s latest update on coronavirus numbers is a big dip in active cases. The active caseload dropped from 723 to 563 after 311 patients...
Nov 25, 2020
Lyon County chooses Health Center for public health contract, delays action on zoning regulations
Lyon County commissioners scheduled a couple of big items as part of their action meeting Wednesday. One was approved, while the other will need further discussion later. Commissioners postponed a dec...
Nov 25, 2020
