Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: Health Center cancels walk-up immunizations after National Guard unit goes into quarantine and staffers get virus
There won’t be any walk-up immunizations Wednesday at Flint Hills Community Health Center. That’s because there was an unexpected shift in personnel that developed late Tuesday. Health Cen...
Nov 04, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County reports 18 new cases
While it was considerably lower than days past, Lyon County still saw another double-digit increase in COVID-19 cases Tuesday. Public Health reported 18 new cases bringing the overall total to 1,381 c...
Nov 03, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Five of six area counties now above 100 cases; Chase County reports third death
As Lyon County approaches 1,400 coronavirus cases over the last seven-plus months, five of the six area counties have surpassed 100 cases and the sixth is poised to pass that mark as well. Chase Count...
Nov 03, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: All Veterans Tribute organizers announce cancellation of Veteran Artists reception
Yet another event is coming off of the community calendar due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers of the annual All Veterans Tribute Activities have canceled the Veterans Art Exhibit reception schedu...
Nov 03, 2020
Action session coming Wednesday for Emporia City Commissioners
Financial assistance could be coming for two local agencies following the Emporia City Commission’s upcoming action session. Among the agenda items up for approval will be consideration of submi...
Nov 03, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: With virus numbers spiking and contact trace calls peaking, Lyon County Public Health urging residents to help the process
As coronavirus cases take a sobering turn upward in Lyon County, health officials are once again encouraging residents to take all the necessary health precautions — and they are telling residen...
Nov 03, 2020
ELECTION: Brisk voting pace continues in Lyon County
Voting happened at a brisk pace in Lyon County the past two weeks, and that trend is continuing on the official Election Day. County Clerk Tammy Vopat says turnout has been strong all morning long acr...
Nov 03, 2020
Railroad crossing replacement underway in Strong City
Construction has started on the Burlington Northern Santa Fe crossing in Strong City. The Chase County Sheriff’s Office says traffic on Cottonwood Street, also known as Kansas Highway 177, will ...
Nov 03, 2020
State revenues again well above monthly projections
Kansas is enjoying a prolonged period of better-than-expected revenues, even with the coronavirus pandemic approaching eight months in length. Total tax receipts for October were $596.6 million, a nea...
Nov 03, 2020
Lyon County Planning Board to meet Monday on zoning regulations fifth draft
Lyon County residents are encouraged to attend — and offer comment — on the latest draft of the county’s zoning regulations next week. The Lyon County Planning and Appeals Board is m...
Nov 03, 2020
