Category Archives: News
Appropriations request highlight Lyon County Commission meeting Thursday
Lyon County Commissioners received a hefty number of budget requests from local agencies during their weekly action session Thursday morning. A total of eight requests came before commissioners, the m...
Jun 11, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Search for permanent Emporia police chief to be 'revisited' as city continues preparations to leave restrictions behind
It has been six months since Scott Cronk announced his retirement as Emporia’s police chief, effective at the end of last year. It has also been about three months since coronavirus began impact...
Jun 11, 2020
RDA Board of Directors to discuss county labor history, industrial location strategy and small business incentives
Several items are up for discussion when the Regional Development Association’s Board of Directors meets Friday morning. Board members will get a historical perspective on Lyon County’s un...
Jun 11, 2020
KDWPT announces grant for Council Grove's Riverwalk Amphitheatre
A Council Grove tourist attraction is getting grant money from the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism. Riverwalk Amphitheatre is receiving funds to build an event and festival space alon...
Jun 11, 2020
USD 253 receives grant from Jones Testamentary Trust for early learning center
A major donation will be benefiting USD 253 as it continues to work on its new early learning center. In an update Wednesday during the USD 253 Board of Education meeting, USD 253 Superintendent Kevin...
Jun 11, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Greater Emporia Area Disaster Relief Fund announces nearly $12,000 in grants
The Greater Emporia Area Disaster Relief Fund continues its work so local businesses and nonprofits can do theirs. Fund organizers announced over $10,000 in grant donations during KVOE’s On-Air ...
Jun 11, 2020
Emporia Fire Crews respond to gas leak in central Emporia Wednesday afternoon
A gas leak developed in central Emporia after a plumbing crew inadvertently struck a gas line Wednesday afternoon. Emporia Fire Crews responded to 2022 Park Avenue shortly before 4 pm Wednesday for a ...
Jun 10, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: No new cases reported in Lyon County
For the first time in a long while, Lyon County saw no increase in COVID-19 cases Wednesday. Public Health reported zero new cases leaving the total of positive and probable positive cases at 459. Sev...
Jun 10, 2020
KDHE announces hiring of interim Medicaid Director
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has named an interim Medicaid Director. KDHE announced Wednesday that Christiane Swartz will be filling the interim director role after former Medicaid ...
Jun 10, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: City of Emporia canceling annual fireworks show
Yet another long-standing tradition in Emporia is coming off the community calendar due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the Emporia City Commission’s recent study session Wednesday, City Manage...
Jun 10, 2020
