Category Archives: News
Incorrect land markings lead to gas leak in central Emporia
Five homes in central Emporia were evacuated Saturday evening following a significant gas leak. The Emporia Fire Department and Kansas Gas responded to the leak in the 1100 block Neosho Street shortly...
Apr 19, 2020
Kansas census response rate among top 10 in the nation
Kansas residents are responding well to the 2020 census so far. Census Outreach Manager for the Kansas League of Municipalities Wendi Stark, a guest of Friday’s Talk of Emporia, announced Kansas...
Apr 18, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: USDA plan to disperse $19 billion to ag-producers draws praise from US Congressman Roger Marshall
US Congressman Roger Marshall is applauding recent action by the US Department of Agriculture and President Donald Trump to assist ag-producers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Friday, USDA Secretary Sonny...
Apr 18, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Plans in development to reopen economy according to Governor Laura Kelly
Governor Laura Kelly says her administration is in the process of developing a plan which could see the economy reopen sooner rather than later. During her daily news briefing Friday afternoon, Govern...
Apr 17, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: PDGA Junior World Championships canceled
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the slated list of public events scheduled to be held in the local community this year. The latest casualty, the 2020 PDGA Junior World Disc Golf Cham...
Apr 17, 2020
Another freeze warning issued for Lyon, surrounding counties
Widespread frosty conditions are expected early Saturday. The National Weather Service has issued another freeze warning for area counties. Lyon, Coffey, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties are in a ...
Apr 17, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County reports 10 new positive tests. Greenwood County reports 2nd positive test
10 new positive COVID-19 test are being reported by Lyon County Public Health in Fridays report. There are 57 confirmed positive tests in Lyon County. There have been 27 new positive tests reported si...
Apr 17, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Delayed test results, active community spread are main reasons for recent spike in positive tests
After close to 10 days of flat or nearly-flat patient numbers, Lyon County Public Health had a quick rise in that count the past two days. Public Health noted 10 confirmed positive tests Wednesday fol...
Apr 17, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Jobless rate flat, but nonfarm jobs see downturn
Overall, the March report from the Kansas Department of Labor may not reflect a big impact from coronavirus, but Secretary Delia Garcia says there are some concerns already evident. The overall jobles...
Apr 17, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Salvation Army seeing large influx of new people seeking help
On Thursday, the Emporia Salvation Army said it needed a lot of food for its pantry. On KVOE’s 8:05 am newscast Friday, Capt. Deb Thompson detailed why — and it’s all about coronavir...
Apr 17, 2020
