Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: Coffey County update - 1 new case, 4 new recoveries
The Coffey County Health Department is reporting 1 new positive COVID-19 case in their Wednesday report. The new case is an 87 year old female. That brings the total number of positive cases reported ...
Apr 08, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Greater Emporia Area Disaster Relief Fund now taking donations to help eight-county area
The Lyon County Disaster Relief Fund is broadening its footprint and changing its name in the process. Launched less than three weeks ago, the relief fund is now supporting the emergency needs of resi...
Apr 08, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Governor's administration researching impacts on previous executive orders following action by Republican lawmakers Wednesday
Governor Laura Kelly responded strongly to recent political moves made by Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt and Republican legislative leaders earlier Wednesday. Before the Governor’s schedu...
Apr 08, 2020
Coronavirus- Lyon County reports two new positives
Lyon County Public Health is reporting 2 new positive coronavirus cases in Wednesdays report. The total number of positives reported is now at 27. There is also one new recovery. That brings the total...
Apr 08, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Office may be closed to the public, but Salvation Army still serving residents
Although social distancing measures are still in place, the Salvation Army’s services are still available. Capt. Deb Thompson is dispelling rumors of services being cut with the coronavirus pand...
Apr 08, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Emporia City Commission considering financial adjustments as pandemic continues
The city of Emporia is working diligently to assess the potential financial impacts to the city due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. City Treasurer Janet Harouff presented a financial update and revi...
Apr 08, 2020
UPDATE: Review planned for Osage County burn ban Thursday
Osage County officials are planning to review a previously issued burn ban Thursday. The ban was originally issued Wednesday until further notice. Details on the reason for the review are unknown at t...
Apr 08, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County residents encouraged to 'mask up' to limit spread of illness
It is now time to mask up. That’s the guidance from Lyon County Public Health for residents when they are out and about. Public Information Officer Verlin Conkle explained on KVOE’s Newsma...
Apr 08, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Case 'optimistic' about start of continuous learning for Emporia students
USD 253 Emporia Superintendent Kevin Case is optimistic about how the district’s continuous learning plan is meeting student needs. On KVOE’s Newsmaker segment Wednesday, Case one of the k...
Apr 08, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Health Center receiving over $700,000 in CARES Act funds
Flint Hills Community Health Center is getting almost three-quarters of a million dollars in federal stimulus money. US Senator Pat Roberts has announced over $712,000 is coming to the Health Center a...
Apr 08, 2020
