Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: Failure to wear masks not a criminal offense, Lyon County Attorney says
Lyon County has not announced an official policy for mask use in public places after Governor Laura Kelly said all residents will wear masks in public effective Friday, but Lyon County Attorney Marc G...
Jul 01, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Cinco de Mayo organizers to livestream royalty announcement, scholarship award winners July 11
After postponing activities from May to July, organizers of Emporia’s Cinco de Mayo have now canceled the event outright for this year. Organizer Sally Sanchez says the event may be canceled, bu...
Jul 01, 2020
As hot weather settles back into area, NRH Emergency Department busy with heat-related illnesses
The past week has been busy at Newman Regional Health’s Emergency Department when it comes to heat illnesses. Dr. Aaron Watters says he has seen several heat illness cases already this week, mos...
Jul 01, 2020
Free food giveaway at Abundant Harvest now continuing through August
The schedule is changing, but Abundant Harvest will still have free food giveaways now through August. Abundant Harvest Director Lee Alderman says he’s pleased to continue offering this program ...
Jul 01, 2020
Budgets, health matters the main topics for Lyon County commissioners Thursday
Budgets and health matters will lead the Lyon County Commission’s action meeting Thursday. Lyon County Health Officer Renee Hively will discuss the latest coronavirus numbers and trends, while C...
Jul 01, 2020
Emporia City Commission to discuss range of ordinances during action meeting
Emporia city commissioners have several ordinances up for approval during their action meeting Wednesday afternoon. Commissioners will consider an ordinance changing the zoning at 1200 Whittier Place ...
Jul 01, 2020
Construction at David Traylor Zoo prompts closure of Soden Road
Construction at the David Traylor Zoo now means a bit of a detour for patrons. Mitchell Markowitz Construction has closed Soden Road on the north side of the facility for the next two months. Parking ...
Jul 01, 2020
Heat advisory to return Wednesday for Lyon, Coffey, Osage counties; ongoing for Greenwood County
Hot weather will continue Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Lyon, Coffey and Osage counties from 1-7 pm Wednesday, while Greenwood County is now in an advisory unt...
Jun 30, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Road to Recovery providing PPE for local businesses
Lyon County Emergency Management and the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce have teamed up with the Kansas Department of Emergency Management to provide personal protective equipment to local businesses...
Jun 30, 2020
Trio now charged after June 12 shooting in west Emporia
Court proceedings have now started against three people after a shooting over two weeks ago in west Emporia. Police Sgt. Lisa Sage says William Walters, age 24 of Emporia, was arrested Monday evening....
Jun 30, 2020
