Category Archives: News
Department of Veteran's Affairs seeing several positives with new community care program
Roughly a year after being signed into law, the Department of Veteran’s Affairs seems pleased with its new community care program for veterans. The community care program is a major piece of the...
May 10, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: USDA approves over $400 million in section 32 food purchases
The United States Department of Agriculture has announced plans to aid ag producers and Americans alike through surplus food purchases in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. US Secretary for Agricultur...
May 10, 2020
UPDATE: Two juveniles have suspected serious injuries after crash near Neosho Rapids; patient count increased to four
Lyon County deputies now say four people needed medical care after a pickup truck and car collided on Interstate 35 east of Emporia early Saturday. Deputy Brandon Early says the pickup, driven by 18-y...
May 09, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Newman Regional Health now scheduling elective surgeries; CEO recognizes 'hidden bravery' of staff during pandemic
The surge of coronavirus patients at Newman Regional Health has not developed as hospital officials feared. CEO Bob Wright and other hospital administrators have been bracing for a sharp spike in pati...
May 09, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Emporia-Lyon County Road to Recovery in data-gathering stage
Members of the teams involved in the Emporia-Lyon County Road to Recovery planning effort have gathering a lot of data as they start outlining best practices for getting the community back to full str...
May 09, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Emporia Rec Commission's youth baseball, softball activities through Neosho Valley League canceled
Coronavirus is having an extended impact on programs through the Emporia Recreation Commission. Neosho Valley League activities for junior, minor and major baseball have been canceled, as have league ...
May 09, 2020
Blue-green algae watch posted for Council Grove City Lake
Council Grove City Lake is in a blue-green algae watch at this time. The Council Grove Water Department noticed possible blue-green algae in the lake late last month and sent samples to the Kansas Dep...
May 09, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Kansas House announces committee meetings before veto session May 21
The Kansas House has announced several committee meetings will take place before the full Legislature reconvenes May 21. The committees will all consider legislation related to the ongoing coronavirus...
May 09, 2020
Culinary Arts construction process among major items for FHTC Board of Trustees meeting
The Flint Hills Technical College Board of Trustees will meet Monday afternoon. Several updates will highlight the proceedings. Board members will get an update on the Culinary Arts construction bid p...
May 09, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: New federal grant to support Kansas early childhood development
Efforts are underway to help reduce the burden that the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on Kansans of all ages. This sentiment was part of Governor Laura Kelly’s prepared comments during her most r...
May 08, 2020
