Category Archives: News
New phishing scheme for Labor Department to battle as massive fraud effort continues despite redesigned website
The Kansas Department of Labor is telling residents about yet another phishing effort underway now. Residents may get texts telling them the department is consolidating access to all applications into...
Feb 4, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: UK variant confirmed in Kansas
At least one international variant of the novel coronavirus is in Kansas. On Wednesday, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment confirmed a case of the so-called UK variant in Ellis County. Th...
Feb 4, 2021
Projected gusts as high as 50 mph trigger wind advisories areawide
The forecast for strong northwesterly winds has triggered several wind advisories for the KVOE listening area Thursday. Lyon, Morris and Wabaunsee counties are in an advisory until 1 pm. Separate advi...
Feb 4, 2021
Osage County Sheriff's Office arrests Melvern man following morning vehicle pursuit Wednesday
A Melvern man has been arrested following a vehicle pursuit in Osage County Wednesday morning. According to Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells, the pursuit began just before 10:50 am after a deputy atte...
Feb 4, 2021
City and County discuss staff for vaccination clinics, county sales tax during first joint meeting of 2021
The City of Emporia and Lyon County are both being asked to provide additional staff for upcoming vaccination clinics. During the city/county joint meeting Wednesday morning, Lyon County Emergency Man...
Feb 3, 2021
Emporia City Commission approves CID application/MOU with Emporia Country Club Wednesday
The city of Emporia took the latest step in bringing Quik Trip to the community as part of the Emporia City Commission’s recent action session Wednesday afternoon. Commissioners voted unanimousl...
Feb 3, 2021
Chase and Greenwood County placed in wind advisory for Thursday morning
Winds will be blustery Thursday morning and afternoon and the National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for two area counties because of it. Chase and Greenwood counties are in the advisory ...
Feb 3, 2021
Department for Children and Families adjusts Saint Francis grant agreement for greater financial oversight
The Kansas Department for Children and Families is adjusting its grant agreement with Saint Francis Ministries after concerns about finances and transparency. DCF Secretary Laura Howard says the steps...
Feb 3, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Overall cases, active cases, death numbers increase for Lyon County
Overall cases, active cases and — unfortunately — deaths went up in Lyon County’s most recent coronavirus data report. Lyon County Public Health announced 25 new cases between Monday...
Feb 3, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: As waitlist demand slows slightly, Public Health continues focus on getting seniors vaccinated
Phase 2 coronavirus vaccinations are the focus of Lyon County Public Health, especially when it comes to seniors. That has been stated numerous times recently by Public Health with both a closed vacci...
Feb 3, 2021
