Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: One role ending for Kansas National Guard in Lyon County by mid-November
Unless there’s a late change in direction, the Kansas National Guard will end its assignment helping Lyon County Public Health with COVID-19 testing later this month. Lyon County Public Health E...
Nov 02, 2020
Weaver Street under construction between East Sixth and East US Highway 50
Part of Weaver Street is getting some much-needed work. Work got started last week between Sixth Avenue and East Highway 50. Crews are repairing pavement and storm sewers and could be finished by earl...
Nov 02, 2020
AMBER Alert canceled; teen and baby found safe
The Kansas AMBER Alert for a teenaged girl and a baby has been canceled after both children were found safe. Authorities say 16-year-old Aracely Arambula and 1-month-old Belanice Arambula were found s...
Nov 01, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Health Officer touts back-to-basics approach; William Allen White classroom shifts to remote learning
Local health officials have been closely monitoring trends with coronavirus since the pandemic began — and even more so after Friday’s announcement of 45 new cases and a spike of 42 active...
Nov 01, 2020
ELECTION: Lyon County voter turnout now at 35 percent
The general election isn’t until Tuesday, but Lyon County already has 35 percent turnout thanks to heavy advance voting. County Clerk Tammy Vopat says there has been heavy turnout at the Courtho...
Nov 01, 2020
Emporia Main Street provides safe, exciting Halloween experience for local trick-or-treaters Saturday
Ghosts, goblins, princesses and superheroes were on the hunt for candy Saturday and they found plenty of it on Commerical Street. Emporia Main Street hosted its annual Downtown Trick-Or-Treating event...
Oct 31, 2020
Big Brothers Big Sisters Director lays out plans for program moving forward
With a new leader at the helm, Big Brothers Big Sisters serving Lyon County are looking at making several changes for the benefit of local youth. Last year it was announced that the Lyon County contin...
Oct 31, 2020
Annual Soup-a-Palooza going to drive-thru format this year
After casting your vote in the general election Tuesday, be sure to stop by the Clint Bowyer Community Building to fill up on some delicious soup. The Emporia Farmer’s Market will be continuing ...
Oct 31, 2020
All Veterans Tribute activities begin Tuesday
Some will be virtual, some will remain the same and some will have mitigation requirements in place, however, All Veterans Tribute Activities will still be taking place this year. Activities officiall...
Oct 31, 2020
Emporia Main Street welcoming all for downtown trick-or-treating Saturday
Trick or treating will be taking place on Commerical Street Saturday with some slight adjustments to year’s past. Several downtown businesses will be welcoming families and trick-or-treaters thr...
Oct 30, 2020
