Category Archives: News

Derek Gormly continues his legal challenge of his sentence for illegal sexual activity with a teenager. Gormly has a hearing at 1:15 pm Wednesday in Lyon County District Court. He says his sentence vi...

The US Department of Agriculture is extending “flexibilities” to ensure participants in the Women, Infants and Children program can get the food and health support they need as the coronav...

When presented with a chance to slow down the coronavirus, Governor Laura Kelly says the state missed its opportunity. Several weeks ago, the governor said the state’s response was at a “m...

Three area counties had updates on coronavirus stats Monday. *Chase County stayed flat with 81 total cases, including 59 at the Chase County Detention Center. The number of active cases went from 3, a...

Lyon County tallied 15 new coronavirus cases this past weekend. Lyon County Public Health posted a new overall total of 1,027 cases with its report Monday. With 21 recovered patients, the number of ac...

Three local entities have teamed up to throw a week-long party in the local community centered around education. Party for the Planet got underway Monday and is a virtual adaptation of the annual Davi...

The Flint Hills Community Health Center Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday. During the meeting, the board will receive an audit report from BKD CPA’s and Advisors. Followin...

Emporia Police are investigating after a vehicle apparently hit a house in western Emporia over the weekend. Police Sgt. Lisa Sage says officers received a call of that activity at 1920 Lincoln shortl...

The lineup is now set for the Emporia Community Foundation’s seventh annual Match Day. The Community Foundation has announced 23 organizations will participate this year. The list can be found b...

USD 417 Morris County has had a successful start to their school year, with COVID-19 mitigation efforts in full effect. With 85% of the district’s students attending class face-to-face, procedur...