Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: Newman Regional Health glad for federal stimulus money with 'surge plan' ready to go
As Newman Regional Health continues planning for a spike in coronavirus cases, federal stimulus money has been announced to help blunt the financial impact of lower appointment numbers and fewer elect...
Mar 31, 2020
Coronavirus: Lyon County now with 12 positive cases
The number of COVID-19 positive cases is up to 12 in Lyon County with two probable positive tests. That’s according to the Lyon County Public Health up-date for Tuesday. A Probable Positive is a...
Mar 31, 2020
Emporia City Commission to consider enforcement of public health orders Wednesday
The Emporia City Commission could add a new offense to the city code during their action session Wednesday afternoon. Commissioners will consider an ordinance that would add “violating a public ...
Mar 31, 2020
Gas prices plunge in parts of KVOE listening area, trickling down in Emporia
Gas prices continue to come down, although they are sliding faster in some places than others. Eureka has some of the lowest gas prices in the state, with one station charging $1.25 a gallon — t...
Mar 31, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Salvation Army adjusts food pantry, other operations
Emporia’s Salvation Army has had to make several coronavirus-related adjustments to meet client needs and keep staff safe. Capt. Deb Thompson says the thrift store has been closed with no donati...
Mar 31, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: New testing, other equipment coming to Kansas as President Trump approves state of major disaster declaration
A lot of the news about coronavirus has not been good, but there are some positive news items developing. Kansas Health Secretary Dr. Lee Norman says the state is about to get more tests. Currently, K...
Mar 31, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Burlington's Life Care Center specifies ongoing efforts to battle COVID-19
The company that owns the senior care facility in Burlington recently beset by COVID-19 cases says it is doing what it can to reduce the spread of the virus. Life Care Center in Burlington says 18 peo...
Mar 31, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Stimulus aid coming to Newman Regional Health, Emporia State University
Totals aren’t announced yet and details haven’t been divulged, but Newman Regional Health and Emporia State University will benefit from the $2.2 trillion federal stimulus package designed...
Mar 31, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Local establishments choosing to follow stricter guidelines following local and state stay-at-home orders
Lyon County businesses are continuing to follow county-issued guidelines set forth a week ago despite a recent state-wide order issued over the past weekend. Saturday, Governor Laura Kelly issued the ...
Mar 31, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: FHCHC announces furlough of over 20 staff members
The COVID-19 pandemic is beginning to majorly impact local companies on a financial note, which has led one local facility to make a difficult decision regarding certain staff. Monday, Flint Hills Com...
Mar 30, 2020
