Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: Emporia State on track to finish fall semester using original plan
Emporia State University is currently staying the course with its plans to close out the semester, despite a recent increase of coronavirus cases both on and off campus. President Allison Garrett says...
Nov 13, 2020
Council Grove, Lebo get KDOT cost-share funds through IKE infrastructure program
Significant improvements are coming to Lebo and Council Grove, thanks to cost-share agreements with the state. On Thursday, Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz announced new...
Nov 13, 2020
Kansas Department of Labor notes another phishing text effort
The Kansas Department of Labor is warning of another phishing attempt to get your personal and sensitive information. Residents may get text messages, one noting an error in unemployment claims and an...
Nov 13, 2020
Newman Regional Health honored for work with families impacted by opioids
Newman Regional Health is being honored for its work to help babies and families exposed to opioids. Vermont Oxford Network says the hospital is a “Center of Excellence in Education and Training...
Nov 13, 2020
Burlington doctor surrenders license
A Burlington doctor has surrendered his license to practice healing arts in Kansas, according to the State Board of Healing Arts. Radiologist Kevin Hughes was accused of violating the Healing Arts Act...
Nov 13, 2020
Missouri woman hurt when car goes airborne, hits power pole near Bushong
A Missouri woman crashed west of Bushong and went to the hospital for treatment as a result. Lyon County Deputy Brandon Early says Lyon and Morris county deputies responded to the 400 block of US High...
Nov 13, 2020
Conclusion of newest United Way fundraiser sees Casa Ramos claim tastiest taco title
It’s official, Casa Ramos has the tastiest taco in the Flint Hills. Casa’s taco del alambre was voted the tastiest taco by local residents who spent the past two weeks sampling a wide sele...
Nov 13, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County reports 137 new cases; Active case number hits new record high with 400 plus
Once again Lyon County has posted new records in COVID-19 cases. Lyon County Public Health reported a two-day total increase of 137 new cases Thursday, an average of 60 plus new cases per day which ag...
Nov 12, 2020
USD 253 breaks ground on new Early Childhood Education Center Thursday
USD 253 Emporia Public Schools has broken ground on the future of early childhood learning. School board members, architects and district administrators all convened at 327 South Walnut Thursday after...
Nov 12, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Health Center director clarifies staffing policy -- 'no one is allowed to work with a positive test'
Recently, Flint Hills Community Health Center Director Renee Hively had to start working under what’s called “modified quarantine” after a close contact situation. Whether related to...
Nov 12, 2020
