Category Archives: News
Rail crossing near Lyon-Coffey county line closed for part of Wednesday
Burlington Northern Santa Fe is closing down a railroad crossing for most of the rest of the day. Road Y will be shut down until mid-afternoon. The railroad has not stated officially why it has closed...
Jun 24, 2020
Emporia Police: Apparent driving lesson leads to injuries for instructor after sudden stop
Emporia Police officers say one person was hurt during a traffic incident in south Emporia early Wednesday — apparently as the result of a driving lesson gone wrong. The incident happened in the...
Jun 24, 2020
Lyon County approved for federal grant money to offset disaster expenses
Lyon County is in line to receive funding through the US Department of Agriculture. The county is eligible for up to $50,000 in grants to be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. The money ...
Jun 24, 2020
Tentative trial dates set in Lyon County rape case
Potential trial dates have been confirmed for a man accused of rape in Lyon County. German Diaz will have a final pretrial hearing Aug. 5 after a hearing in Lyon County District Court on Tuesday. That...
Jun 24, 2020
FHTC budget request before Lyon County Commission
Lyon County commissioners have an action session planned for Thursday morning. Commissioners will consider a budget request from Flint Hills Technical College as part of the meeting. Commissioners cou...
Jun 24, 2020
USD 253 to outline latest plans for fall semester during Wednesday's board meeting
The USD 253 Emporia Board of Education is meeting Wednesday evening. Superintendent Kevin Case will have an update on plans for the start of the upcoming school year in light of the ongoing coronaviru...
Jun 24, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: FHCHC institutes new policy for staff regarding contagious diseases
Flint Hills Community Health Center staff will now be required to remain home when feeling ill following the FHCHC Board of Directors’ monthly meeting Tuesday. During the meeting, the board appr...
Jun 23, 2020
Maintenance work leads to gas leak in east Emporia Tuesday
No injuries were reported following a gas leak in east Emporia Tuesday afternoon. Emporia Fire Crews and Kansas Gas were called to the intersection of East 9th Ave and Union Street at 2:30 pm Tuesday ...
Jun 23, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: FDA warns of potentially toxic hand sanitizers
Do you know if your hand sanitizer is doing you more harm than good? The US Food and Drug Administration has singled out several sanitizers made by the Mexican company Eskbiochem for customers to avoi...
Jun 23, 2020
Motorcycle collides with deer near Lyon-Chase county line Tuesday
A motorcycle rider sustained minor injuries after colliding with a deer west of Emporia on Tuesday. Emporia Fire, Lyon County deputies and Kansas Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched to US Highway ...
Jun 23, 2020
