Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: One new positive test confirmed in Lyon County
One new positive COVID-19 test has been confirmed by Lyon County Public Health in its daily report Sunday. This brings the total number of confirmed cases in Lyon County to 177. Six new recoveries are...
Apr 26, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Telehealth options now available in Emporia
With hospital restrictions schedule adjustments continuing due to COVID-19 concerns, residents will be pleased to know they can still consult with their physicians in a new way. Telehealth appointment...
Apr 26, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: CDC announces new list of symptoms
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have released six new potential symptoms of coronavirus residents need to be aware of. Like the previous list of known symptoms, the new additions will l...
Apr 26, 2020
A silent phone line does not mean less violence; SOS continues to educate during sexual assault awareness month
While SOS is reporting a recent drop in sexual assault calls, advocates warn this may not be a positive trend. According to SOS Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Sakeena Agha, SOS has been seeing a gradu...
Apr 26, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lawsuit on limits for church and funeral gatherings takes steps towards resolution -- including push towards less stay-home restrictions in general
The two Kansas churches and their pastors that filed suit against Governor Laura Kelly for her limits on church and funeral gatherings have reached an agreement with the governor to end a temporary re...
Apr 26, 2020
RV catches fire outside Emporia church
Emporia Fire handled an RV fire that happened outside a local church Saturday. Firefighters were called to 908 Constitution, Centro Cristiano de Emporia, shortly before 5:30 pm. The RV, parked just ea...
Apr 25, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County closes active week with pair of positive tests
Lyon County Public Health reported a quiet end to an active week of COVID-19 test results. On Saturday, Public Health announced two confirmed positive tests. The county's overall total now is 176 conf...
Apr 25, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Testing up at Newman Regional Health, but hospitalizations remain flat
Testing for coronavirus infections is up through efforts at Lyon County Public Health. It’s also up at Newman Regional Health. On the KVOE-Newman Regional Health COVID-19 Community Briefing on F...
Apr 25, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Emporia Chamber drafts Road to Recovery plan, increases social media presence to help local businesses
With so much talk of reopening the economy and getting the state and country back to normal as coronavirus impacts continue, the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce is finalizing its own recommendations....
Apr 25, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Symphony in Flint Hills director looking ahead to 2021 event
Symphony in the Flint Hills Director Leslie VonHoelten calls the recent decision to cancel the June event “disappointing,” “depressing” and “the right call.” The po...
Apr 25, 2020
