Category Archives: News
Minnesota man arrested following outburst at Emporia Wal-Mart
Emporia Police arrested and detained a Minnesota resident following an outburst inside Emporia’s Wal-Mart Saturday. According to Emporia Police Sgt. Timothy Wacker, 33-year-old Jamaar Saulsberry...
May 30, 2020
Two new candidates announce runs for Kansas House and Senate
Candidate filings at the state level continue ahead of Monday’s candidate filing and withdrawal deadline. Democrat Todd Maddox has filed to challenge incumbent 60th District Representative Mark ...
May 30, 2020
Local bar issued citation for violating county public health order
Lyon County Public Health has confirmed the Gym bar in Emporia recently received a citation for violating a public health order. According to a post from Gym owner Matt Flowers via the establishment&#...
May 30, 2020
Emporia Farmer's Market begins 38th outdoor market season Saturday
Downtown Emporia was bustling Saturday morning thanks to the kickoff of the 2020 outdoor season for the Emporia Farmer’s Market. Local vendors and residents alike filled the parking lot at 7th a...
May 30, 2020
Lyon County residents reminded of mail in ballot option as filing/withdrawal deadline approaches
As the Lyon County Election Office gets ready for the filing and withdrawal deadline at noon Monday, it is also fielding a lot of applications for mail-in ballots. County Clerk Tammy Vopat says around...
May 30, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Greenwood County reports 108 negative tests at Eureka Nursing Center
Greenwood County Health Department announced Friday evening the results of a mass testing conducted at Eureka Nursing Center on Wednesday, May 27th. 108 tests were completed and all returned negative....
May 30, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: 1 new death and 10 new COVID-19 cases reported in Lyon county
A 4th COVID-19 death has been reported in Lyon County. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment confirmed the death Friday. The patient is identified as a Hispanic male in his 40's. Lyon County...
May 29, 2020
New arrivals -- animals and policies alike -- to greet people at David Traylor Zoo next week
Next week will be busy for the David Traylor Zoo. Director Lisa Keith has already announced a gradual reopening to the general public starting Tuesday and resuming Thursday and Saturday. Keith also sa...
May 29, 2020
Newman Regional Health honored for patient safety, passes 1,000 COVID-19 tests administered
Newman Regional Health’s ongoing work on patient safety has been rewarded with high honors from the Kansas Healthcare Collaborative. During Wednesday’s monthly Board of Trustees meeting, i...
May 29, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Disease spread in Kansas seventh lowest in nation
Kansas ranks among the top ten in the nation when it comes to the lowest disease spread. Kansas Department of Health and Environment Secretary Dr. Lee Norman made this announcement during a news brief...
May 29, 2020
