Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County sees slight increase in active cases; Wabaunsee County logs first death
Lyon County's coronavirus numbers continue pushing up, and the number of active cases is on the rise again. Lyon County Public Health says the county had 12 new coronavirus cases in Friday's report. W...
Sep 11, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Emporia State, Flint Hills Technical College release latest infection numbers
As it announced plans for voluntary testing, ESU also said it had 11 new cases of coronavirus over the past week. Seven of the cases are from symptomatic patients, according to the university's online...
Sep 11, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Walnut Elementary shifting on-site kindergarteners, one third-grade classroom to remote learning next week
USD 253 Emporia is announcing six cases of coronavirus across the district. It is also starting remote-only education at Walnut Elementary because of a cluster at the school, although the decision onl...
Sep 11, 2020
RDA continues planning for the future during monthly meeting Friday
The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas is continuing its exploration of future economic development in the local community. Last month, the RDA Board of Directors approved a motio...
Sep 11, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Voluntary testing to begin for on-campus Emporia State students next week
Voluntary COVID-19 testing will be available for on-campus students at Emporia State University starting next week. Vice President for Student Affairs Jim Williams says there will be three test period...
Sep 11, 2020
Random Acts of Patriotism returns to I-35 Melvern exit
Despite cool and damp conditions, organizers of the 18th annual Random Acts of Patriotism held the event Friday and still had a decent turnout at the Interstate 35 Melvern exit. Longtime organizer Joh...
Sep 11, 2020
19-years later, we have not forgotten; Emporia community joins together for 9-11 remembrance ceremony
Citizens, veterans, government officials and local first responders all gathered Friday morning to commemorate the 19th anniversary of the 9-11 terror attacks. Activities began with opening remarks an...
Sep 11, 2020
USD 251 North Lyon County celebrates after receiving Kansans Can Commissioner's Award; land purchase may lead to preschool in Americus
How big is it to be honored by Kansas Education Commissioner with the Kansans Can Commissioner’s Award? USD 251 North Lyon County Superintendent Bob Blair says it’s really big. Your browse...
Sep 11, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Safety measures displayed during USD 252 Southern Lyon County board meeting
USD 252 Southern Lyon County Superintendent Mike Argabright says safety measures taken at the start of the fall semester in response to coronavirus are working well. Your browser does not support the ...
Sep 11, 2020
Emporia Community Foundation announces deadlines for grant opportunities
The Emporia Community Foundation is now encouraging nonprofit organizations to submit applications for the foundation’s 2021 grant cycle. The Community Foundation Grant Committee offers grants f...
Sep 11, 2020
