Category Archives: News
Habitat for Humanity welcomes newest homeowners Friday
Habitat for Humanity celebrated the completion of its latest home in Emporia Friday. A special dedication ceremony saw a small gathering of individuals convene at 714 Cottonwood to welcome Martha Sala...
Nov 16, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Combination temperature scanners, face scanners and metal detectors being installed at White Auditorium
By early December, White Auditorium could have new safety equipment installed. One of at least three combination temperature scanners, face scanners and metal detectors has been installed at the east ...
Nov 16, 2020
Match Day underway to benefit over 20 area nonprofits
The Emporia Community Foundation is now well into its seventh annual Match Day to benefit 20-plus different area nonprofits. Because of coronavirus, the Community Foundation is not using Flinthills Ma...
Nov 16, 2020
Eureka woman involved in Ellis County injury crash
An injury crash involving a Eureka woman happened in Ellis County on Monday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says an eastbound van driven by 44-year-old Czarli Rex and a minivan driven by 35-year-old Daniel...
Nov 16, 2020
Chase County adjusts Country Christmas
Chase County is having its annual Country Christmas, but it will have a different look to it this year. Activities take place Nov. 28 and will include a holiday photo op at Pioneer Bluffs, a remembran...
Nov 16, 2020
'Hungry for History' online collaboration features look at food insecurity in Lyon County
Several local organizations are coming together to track the history of food insecurity in Lyon County — and, hopefully, to reduce its future impact. An online collaboration has formed between E...
Nov 16, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Questions about isolation, quarantine persist; testing experience not as bad as 'horror stories'
Coronavirus cases have been surging in Lyon County for three weeks now, and current indications don’t show a slowdown at any time soon. Since Oct. 26, Lyon County has added almost 550 total case...
Nov 16, 2020
COVID-19 recovery, upcoming state tournaments and more updates to highlight ERC monthly meeting Monday
The Emporia Recreation Commission is meeting Monday. During the meeting, Rec Director Tom McEvoy will present a series of updates including a look at the Rec Center’s COVID-19 recovery plan. McE...
Nov 15, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: USD 417 Morris County Board of Education approves move to remote learning for secondary level
“What is our next step?” That was the main question for USD 417 Morris County Board of Education members during a special meeting Sunday afternoon. The answer at this time is moving into a...
Nov 15, 2020
'He was a part of our everyday life' longtime KVOE announcer and beloved Emporian Roger Hartsook remembered during special service Sunday
Prayers, songs and cherished memories were all shared Sunday in honor of long-time KVOE announcer and beloved Emporian Roger Hartsook. A special memorial service was held for Hartsook at the Lyon Coun...
Nov 15, 2020
