Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: Local shoppers encouraged to buy within needs as store shelves remain stocked but limited
Store shelves have managed to recover somewhat after the sudden rush on cleaning supplies and other products seen at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, how long they remain in decent condition, howev...
Nov 21, 2020
Abundant Harvest clears over $600 in items during second annual Grocery Grab Saturday
Abundant Harvest was selected as the lucky winner of the second annual Emporia Rotary Club’s Grocery Grab Saturday morning. Scott Shreves was the individual who made the mad dash through Good...
Nov 21, 2020
Fatality crashes not on the rise, however, contributing factors seeing recent uptick in Lyon County
With less traffic on roadways in recent months, excessive speed has become a major concern for local law enforcement. A recent report issued by the Kansas Department of Transportation indicated that v...
Nov 21, 2020
One individual transported following three vehicle accident in Chase County Friday
A vehicle accident in Chase County sent one person to the hospital Friday evening. The accident occurred at mile marker 110 on the Kansas Turnpike shortly after 8 pm. According to the Kansas Highway P...
Nov 21, 2020
Emporia superintendent Case resigns effective immediately; next steps for USD 253 to finalize 'in coming days'
Emporia Public Schools is looking for a new superintendent. As part of a special meeting Friday, Board President Mike Crouch says current superintendent Kevin Case resigned effective immediately, prom...
Nov 20, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County tops 2,000 total cases with 70 new cases added, active caseload and death toll also increase
Lyon County had another period of notable new coronavirus case activity between Wednesday and Friday. Lyon County Public Health reported 70 new cases in Friday’s report, moving the overall total...
Nov 20, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: USD 253 Emporia announces meal plan for remote-learning students
With many Emporia Public School students going to remote education starting Monday, the district's Community Relations Department has announced the plan for free breakfast and lunch options — al...
Nov 20, 2020
Holiday Resort seeking citizens to adopt residents for holiday season
Holiday Resort has launched a new program to help spread some additional holiday cheer to its residents. Adopt a Resident launched last Friday and so far the reception has been terrific according to H...
Nov 20, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Effectiveness of trial vaccines offer hope for turnaround in current situation, Millbern says
Several pharmaceutical companies are either asking for emergency use authorization with their coronavirus vaccines under development or are nearing that step. Lyon County Public Health Emergency Prepa...
Nov 20, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Gravel City Roasters joins two local financial institutions in adjusting operations; Chase County's Country Christmas events canceled
As coronavirus cases spike areawide, more businesses are making adjustments. Gravel City Roasters announced it is going to curbside delivery and carryout only effective Friday and continuing until fur...
Nov 20, 2020
