Category Archives: News
Minneola man arrested after high-speed chase involving KHP, deputies from Coffey and Osage counties
One person has been arrested after an alleged chase involving the Kansas Highway Patrol and deputies from two area sheriff’s offices. The Coffey County Sheriff’s Office says emergency disp...
Dec 22, 2020
Schreiber, Highland, Smith learn House committee appointments
Area lawmakers are taking leadership roles in the Kansas House. Speaker Ron Ryckman appointed 51st District Representative Ron Highland of Wamego to chair the Water Committee. 60th District Representa...
Dec 22, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Congress approves $900 billion relief package
Lawmakers have approved a new COVID-19 stimulus and relief bill, and President Donald Trump is expected to sign it soon. The $900 billion package passed both chambers in overwhelming fashion Monday ni...
Dec 22, 2020
Great Conjunction brings residents outside for stargazing
With the Winter Solstice came another celestial event Monday. Residents areawide spent some time outside finding the “Great Conjunction” or the “Christmas Star,” the alignment ...
Dec 22, 2020
Lengthy wind advisories ahead for area residents
Blustery conditions are ahead for Lyon and all surrounding counties into early Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service has Lyon County and most neighboring counties in a wind advisory from noo...
Dec 22, 2020
USD 253 serenades Emporia community with virtual Seasonal Celebration Monday
While residents were not able to attend the 85th annual Emporia Seasonal Celebration in person, the local holiday tradition was still enjoyed throughout the local community Monday evening. Despite the...
Dec 22, 2020
Long-time EHS Choral Director Don Grant remembered fondly by former student and current Choral Director following recent passing
“He had a presence that commanded respect” That was how Emporia High Choral Director Sarah Bays remembered former long-time Director Don Grant who passed away this weekend. Bays says her t...
Dec 21, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County reports lowest weekend caseload increase since late October
Encouraging news in the number of new coronavirus cases and active cases for Lyon County. Public Health reported just 17 new cases between Friday and Monday, the lowest weekend total since 26 cases we...
Dec 21, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Public Health asking residents to have low-risk Christmas
We are encouraged to have a holly, jolly — and low-risk — Christmas this year. Lyon County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Director Jennifer Millbern has some suggestions to work arou...
Dec 21, 2020
Lyon County deputies investigating recent bursts of mailbox damage
Lyon County deputies are asking for help as they try to solve recent damage to mailboxes near Emporia. Detective Sergeant Jacob Welsh says there are at least two rounds of activity. The first happened...
Dec 21, 2020
