Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County ends week with 11 new cases
New coronavirus cases rose by double digits to close the week in Lyon County. Public Health announced 11 new cases and 10 recovered patients, moving the active case number to 72. Meanwhile, confirmed ...
Oct 16, 2020
Wind advisory issued for entire KVOE listening area for Saturday morning/afternoon
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory affecting the entire KVOE listening area through the early half of the weekend. Lyon and all surrounding counties have been placed into the advi...
Oct 16, 2020
Contributions and payments highlight Lyon County Commission action session Thursday
Lyon County Commissioners lent their support to Ignite Emporia through a generous contribution Thursday morning. During their regular action session Thursday, commissioners approved a contribution of ...
Oct 16, 2020
USD 251 Board of Education meeting brings decisions over air purification systems
USD 251 took action to improve air quality and student safety at its most recent board of education meeting. With ongoing concerns about COVID-19, the district is taking action to help reduce the spre...
Oct 16, 2020
US Senate candidate Barbara Bollier stops through Emporia to speak with local constituents Friday
Local residents pulled up a chair at Fremont Park Friday for a conversation with US Senate Hopeful Democrat Barbara Bollier. Bollier rolled through Emporia as part of her campaign for US Senate and to...
Oct 16, 2020
SOS stresses victim confidentiallity during domestic violence awareness month
October is domestic violence awareness month and SOS advocates want the community to be aware that their services are always available. SOS services range from the shelter, which can allow for victims...
Oct 16, 2020
Trick or Treat event to be held on Emporia Main Street this Halloween
Many people have concerns about what Halloween will look like during the COVID-19 pandemic, and Emporia Main Street has found a way to give a semblance of normalcy during these crazy times. On October...
Oct 16, 2020
Lyon County Clerk warns of electioneering with in-office advance vote set to start Monday
Several processes continue for election officials across the state, including those at the Lyon County Courthouse. County Clerk Tammy Vopat’s staff have been busy this week, transitioning from v...
Oct 16, 2020
Emporia woman's prison term for 2018 chase to serve alongside federal drug activity
Prison time is coming for a woman accused of leading a law enforcement pursuit from Emporia to western Osage County nearly two years ago. Chelsea Brooks was sentenced to 32 months. The sentence relate...
Oct 16, 2020
Emporia restaurant burglary suspect accepts plea agreement
The man accused of stealing tools and frozen food from an Emporia restaurant has accepted a plea in the case. Jacob Vaughan to one count of burglary this week. He had been charged with single counts o...
Oct 16, 2020
