Category Archives: News
Emporia man accused of illegal drug activity has motion to suppress denied Friday
A request to suppress evidence in the case of an Emporia man accused of illegal drug activity within 1,000 feet of a local school and aggravated child endangerment was denied Friday. The motion was fi...
Jun 26, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County active case number drops to 24
Lyon County’s active COVID-19 case number decreased slightly once again Friday. The active number of cases is now back at 24, a decrease of one from Thursday according to Lyon County Public Heal...
Jun 26, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: KDHE issues safety reminders for sports tournaments, public gatherings
Following coronavirus exposures at youth basketball tournaments in Hays and Wichita, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment is asking people attending the tourneys to "exercise appropriate pr...
Jun 26, 2020
Emporia Police warn of dangers stemming from incorrect social media posts after Thursday night incident
Emporia Police are using a call from Thursday night to illustrate the wrong paths social media can take when it comes to law enforcement matters. Officers responded to the 10 block of Merchant around ...
Jun 26, 2020
Emporia Main Street gains national accreditation
Emporia Main Street has received the highest recognition available from Main Street America for its innovative work in the local community. Emporia Main Street has been designated as a 2020 Accredited...
Jun 26, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Parents urged to reevaluate kids' participation in summer sports tournaments with recent cases announced
Lyon County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Director Jennifer Millbern is using two recent coronavirus incidents to remind people to take the virus seriously as the pandemic continues. Millbern h...
Jun 26, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Despite concerns, lawmakers pass certificate of indebtedness to offset illness-related budget impact
State lawmakers have passed a measure that will let Kansas make budget adjustments to offset impacts from coronavirus. The Finance Council passed a certificate of indebtedness, which essentially lets ...
Jun 26, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Ridership on the upswing for LCAT
Ridership is on the increase for Lyon County Area Transportation. Coronavirus had pushed ridership down from around 1,000 patrons a week to around 200 to 250 people per week at one point and was aroun...
Jun 26, 2020
Risk of severe weather in place for Friday night, Saturday afternoon
Thunderstorm activity is possible Friday night and Saturday, and some storms could be strong to severe. Thunderstorms could bring hail, high wind and heavy rain Friday night into early Saturday and ag...
Jun 26, 2020
Ribbon of abnormally dry conditions develops for much of KVOE listening area
While the risk of severe weather is unwelcome, conditions are getting dry across the KVOE listening area. The US Drought Monitor has much of the area in abnormally dry status, including the southern h...
Jun 26, 2020
