Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: Emporia, Coffey County airports qualify for CARES Act funds
Both the Emporia Municipal Airport and Coffey County Airport are receiving federal stimulus money. Both airports are receiving $30,000 as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security, or ...
Apr 15, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Paycheck Protection Program providing $3.7 billion in stimulus money to Kansas businesses
Nearly 20,000 Kansas businesses are receiving federal stimulus money. Senator Jerry Moran says the businesses are sharing close to $4 billion worth of loans through the Small Business Administration&#...
Apr 15, 2020
Small gas leak develops in east Emporia
Emporia Fire and Kansas Gas dealt with a small gas leak Tuesday. The call at 1014 Whildin came into authorities around 4:20 pm. Emporia Fire Battalion Chief Ryan Conley says there was an unspecified d...
Apr 15, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County announces two new positive cases
Lyon County Public Health is reporting two new positive COVID-19 cases in Tuesday’s report. This brings the total number of confirmed positive cases in Lyon County to 32 which is an increase of ...
Apr 14, 2020
Roadwork beginning Wednesday on section of Americus Road
Road work is coming Wednesday for a three-mile stretch on Americus Road. The Lyon County Highway Department announced Tuesday that they will be closing Americus Road between Roads 260 and 290, roughly...
Apr 14, 2020
Governor cancels daily news briefing Tuesday
There will be no press conference from the capital Tuesday. Governor Laura Kelly has canceled her daily news briefing regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor’s daily briefings are schedule...
Apr 14, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lawmakers mulling vote on state of disaster as part of veto session
Concerns about extending the COVID-19 state of disaster for Kansas are now of high importance to lawmakers after the Kansas Supreme Court sided with Governor Laura Kelly in a dispute over gathering si...
Apr 14, 2020
Bids and recognition to highlight Emporia City Commission virtual action session Wednesday
The Emporia City Commission will be holding a virtual action session Wednesday evening. Commissioners will consider awarding a bid for the 2020 Emporia street resurfacing project. The city received tw...
Apr 14, 2020
Driver cited after allegedly going 45 mph over speed limit -- in front of Greenwood County deputy's house
In real estate — and in law enforcement — it can be all about location, location, location. The Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy stopped a driver Friday in Madison. Th...
Apr 14, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Radius suspends food service until further notice, Extension halts face-to-face dealings until Independence Day
Schedule adjustments continue with the coronavirus pandemic continuing. Radius Brewing and the Sweet Granada are among the latest food-related businesses to halt operations until further notice. Radiu...
Apr 14, 2020
