Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: Public safety remains chief focus as Newman Regional Health continues reopening process
Newman Regional Health continues to emphasize the safety of staff and visitors alike as their main focus as the hospital continues its efforts to fully reopen its facilities. A news release from the h...
Jun 09, 2020
Emporia City Commissioners holding jam-packed study session Wednesday
Leaders of multiple city departments will be present during the Emporia City Commission’s study session Wednesday to discuss Capital Improvement requests. The departments presenting Wednesday in...
Jun 09, 2020
Now complete, Preston Plaza and Lofts in downtown Emporia also nearly full
Construction has formally ended at the Preston Plaza and Lofts project in downtown Emporia, and developer Cory Haag says most of the available spaces have already been claimed. Haag says the newly-con...
Jun 09, 2020
Lyon County rape suspect pleads not guilty
More hearings have been scheduled in a rape case being heard in Lyon County District Court. German Diaz, 19, pleaded not guilty at a hearing last week. He stands accused of rape after alleged activity...
Jun 09, 2020
Abundant Harvest adds to food giveaway list for Wednesday
Expect the area surrounding Abundant Harvest to be busy again Wednesday afternoon. The weekly delivery of produce and dairy products is set to begin around 5 pm. That effort has resulted from a partne...
Jun 09, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: LCAT back to normal operations, but riders will need to wear masks
As coronavirus restrictions ease, Lyon County Area Transportation is getting back to normal. LCAT has resumed normal hours of 6 am to 6 pm weekdays and 7:30 am to 3:30 pm Saturdays. Regional service i...
Jun 09, 2020
UPDATE: Tentative service arrangements announced for Rosaetta Fields, 73
Funeral arrangements have been announced for quilter and community volunteer Rosaetta Fields, who was 73 when she passed away Sunday. Cremation is planned with memorial services to be scheduled later....
Jun 09, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: USD 251 to discuss fall start-up plan at board meeting
The USD 251 Board of Education meets Wednesday night. Board members will hear an update from Interim Superintendent Mike Mathes on a fall start-up plan to account for coronavirus and its effects. Ther...
Jun 09, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Coffey, Osage counties each add one case, while Morris County adjusts reporting schedule
Two area counties announced marginal increases in coronavirus activity Monday. Coffey and Osage counties both added one case. As a result, both now have two active cases. One area county announced a c...
Jun 09, 2020
UPDATE: Wind advisory extended for Greenwood County
A strong cold front will give us the possibility for severe weather and straight-line winds resembling stronger storms. A marginal to slight severe weather risk affects the area for Tuesday into early...
Jun 09, 2020
