Category Archives: News
Semi tipover crash briefly detours eastbound traffic around West US-50 roundabout
Traffic was detoured for part of Thursday after a semi tipped over at the West US Highway 50 roundabout. The semi wrecked on the south side of the roundabout connecting US-50 with Interstate 35 and th...
May 28, 2020
United Way announces fundraising total
The United Way of the Flint Hills is thanking area residents for another big fundraising event. Director Mickey Edwards announced the total on the United Way’s Facebook page Thursday: Your brows...
May 28, 2020
Lyon County History Center reopening soon; announces Youtube channel
The Lyon County History Center has announced its new plan for reopening along with its new Youtube channel which will showcase items in the History Centers collection. The History Center will open its...
May 28, 2020
UPDATE: Former Emporia High teacher charged with illegal sexual activity against six teens
Formal charges have now been lodged against a former Emporia High School teacher accused of illegal sexual activity with several teenagers. Tyler John Bosiljevac was arrested Thursday morning. The Lyo...
May 28, 2020
Governor Kelly praises Drug Court participants during Fifth Judicial District's latest graduation
Governor Laura Kelly graced the Fifth Judicial District’s most recent Drug Court commencement activity Wednesday. Kelly lauded the participants for their hard work Your browser does not support ...
May 28, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Positive numbers up slightly for Lyon County
Another slight increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in Lyon County. Lyon County Public Health is reporting 5 new cases for 398 confirmed positive and probable positive cases in Thursdays update. T...
May 28, 2020
UPDATE: South Avenue traffic restored following semi accident
West South Avenue has reopened to traffic following a semi crash Thursday morning. The accident occurred between Prairie Street and the Emporia-Lyon County Transfer Station shortly after 8:30 am. The ...
May 28, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Courthouse reopening to the public Monday
The general public will have unrestricted access to the Lyon County Courthouse at the start of next week. Thursday morning, the Lyon County Commission issued a series of guidelines for an unrestricted...
May 28, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Appointments needed, but Kansas Driver's License office reopens at Flinthills Mall
Lyon County residents needing to renew driver’s licenses can now do so through the office at Flinthills Mall. Residents need to set an appointment for office visits by calling 342-5146. The Kans...
May 28, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Newman Regional Health now receiving CARES Act funding, complimentary of Lyon County funding efforts in joint meeting
Lyon County commissioners met with the Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees as part of a joint meeting Wednesday. County Commission Chair Martin complimented the work of the hospital administrativ...
May 28, 2020
