Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Public Health busy with testing, temporary housing with 'acceleration phase' ongoing
Lyon County is well into the “acceleration phase” when it comes to coronavirus test results. Over 80 positive tests have been announced this week, with 75 since Tuesday. The number reflect...
Apr 24, 2020
USD 253 announces latest administrative hirings
USD 253 Emporia Public Schools is excited to announce its two newest hires for Emporia High School and the Flint Hills Learning Center. USD 253 announced via separate news releases this week they have...
Apr 24, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Protective glass installation coming as county commission considers gradual reopening of courthouse
The Lyon County Commission is taking its latest precautionary step in response to COVID-19. During its weekly action session, Thursday commissioners approved a request from County Controller Dan Willi...
Apr 24, 2020
Widespread rain, low-end severe weather risk possible Friday
Storm activity is expected for much of Friday. Thunderstorms are possible into the late-night hours. Half the listening area has a marginal risk of severe weather, according to the Storm Prediction Ce...
Apr 24, 2020
Emporia crush facility not on list of assets Bunge is selling to Zen-Noh
Bunge Limited is selling 35 of its grain elevators. Bunge and Zen-Noh Grain Corporation have reached a tentative agreement for the elevators. Terms have not been released and the sale is subject to cu...
Apr 24, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Congress votes to replenish Paycheck Protection Program, help hospital operations and virus testing with latest stimulus package
Congress has approved the latest federal stimulus package to help the nation’s response to coronavirus. The version passed by the House on Thursday and the Senate earlier in the week is much mor...
Apr 24, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: 16 new positive tests in Lyon County
Lyon County Public Health is reporting 16 new positive COVID-19 tests in Fridays update. There are no new probable positives or recoveries reported. There are two cases hospitalized. Lyon County is no...
Apr 24, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Labor department rolls out additional benefits; Governor calls for additional federal aid
While additional unemployment assistance for Kansas residents is now being assured, federal financial assistance for the state as a whole still remains an uncertainty. During her daily news conference...
Apr 23, 2020
Car driver hurt after crash involving semi in west Emporia
The driver of a car was taken to Newman Regional Health for medical treatment after a two-vehicle crash in west Emporia on Thursday. Emporia Police and Emporia Fire were called to US Highway 50 and In...
Apr 23, 2020
No transports following two-vehicle accident at Sixth and Merchant Thursday
No injuries were reported following a two-vehicle injury accident in central Emporia Thursday afternoon. The accident occurred at the intersection of West Sixth Avenue and Merchant shortly after 3:30 ...
Apr 23, 2020
