Category Archives: News
Humane Society executive director announces departure; Hiring process for new director underway
The Humane Society of the Flint Hills is now searching for a new executive director following a bittersweet announcement earlier this week. The Humane Society announced via its Facebook Page Thursday ...
Aug 15, 2020
CASA volunteer training coming in October; applications now available
If you are looking to become a volunteer for CASA of the Flint Hills you’re in luck as applications are now available for the next upcoming training session. CASA — Court Appointed Special...
Aug 15, 2020
Olpe man sent to Newman following UTV crash Friday
A UTV accident sent an Olpe man to Newman Regional Health Friday evening. The accident occurred just after 5:30 pm on North Kansas Highway 99 at mile marker 94. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol ...
Aug 15, 2020
UPDATE: Electrical problem leads to early morning fire north of Emporia Saturday
An early morning structure fire brought the Emporia Fire Department and Lyon County Deputies to the 1200 block of Road 210 Saturday morning. Emergency crews were called to a residence at 1247 Road 210...
Aug 15, 2020
Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive collects over 300 pints for American Red Cross
And the winner of the 2020 Battle of the Badges Blood Drive is. . . . the law. The Emporia Police Department and Lyon County Sheriff’s Office took home the traveling trophy and bragging rights f...
Aug 14, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County reporting 62 active COVID-19 cases
Lyon County Public Health is reporting 3 new COVID-19 cases and 9 new recoveries in Fridays update. The number of active cases is down to 62. The total number of cases increased to 734. The number of ...
Aug 14, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County's mass gathering exemptions scrutinized after Planning and Appeals Board meeting
Lyon County leaders are taking some flak for exempting certain events from the county’s 45-person mass gathering limit. The exemptions for government, education and athletic events have been par...
Aug 14, 2020
Council Grove woman killed in UTV crash outside Herington
A Council Grove woman was killed earlier this week in a UTV crash near Herington. Police Chief Brian Hornaday says 71-year-old Connie Thomas died Tuesday afternoon after she was ejected from the UTV a...
Aug 14, 2020
Potential leads on new businesses and succession planning highlight RDA monthly meeting
The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas is continuing to explore opportunities for more economic development in the local community. Earlier this year the RDA had a target industry...
Aug 14, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Emporia State General Assembly highlights opening plan, recent accomplishments
Emporia State University went virtual for its fall general assembly Thursday. President Allison Garrett says there are a lot of unknowns heading into the fall semester, largely due to the coronavirus ...
Aug 14, 2020
