Category Archives: News
No transports following two vehicle accident in south Emporia
No serious injuries were reported after two vehicles collided at a major intersection in Emporia Thursday afternoon. The accident occurred just after 2 pm at the intersection of West Sixth Ave. and Wo...
Jun 18, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Number of active COVID-19 cases decreases in Lyon county
Lyon County Public Health is reporting another decrease in the number of active COVID-19 cases in Thursdays update. There are now 34 active cases in Lyon County that is a decrease of 5 from Wednesday....
Jun 18, 2020
Local community invited to participate in Relay for Life luminaria ceremony next month
Cancer does not stop even in the midst of a crisis, but thankfully neither does the American Cancer Society and local residents will have an opportunity to support the ACS next month. The annual Relay...
Jun 18, 2020
Lyon County Commission receives latest 2021 budget request Thursday
While much uncertainty still surrounds what this year’s Lyon County Fair will look like, the Lyon County Fair Board is continuing to plan ahead for the annual event. To that end, Fair Board Pres...
Jun 18, 2020
Evergy, Elliot International deal under review by Kansas Corporation Commission
The Kansas Corporation Commission has launched an investigation into Evergy’s agreement with the asset management company Elliot International. Elliot, Evergy’s largest shareholder, approa...
Jun 18, 2020
Weather Service plans to eliminate advisories from weather alert lineup; watches and warnings to remain in place
The National Weather Service is in the process of changing its alert system for notable but non-severe weather. Warning Coordination Meteorologist Chad Omitt of the Weather Service Topeka office joine...
Jun 18, 2020
US Supreme Court: Method used to end DACA was wrong
The US Supreme Court says President Trump’s decision to end a major immigration program was wrong in the way it was handled. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion, saying the Dep...
Jun 18, 2020
Local law enforcement working on plans to embed mental health professionals, say President's chokehold directive doesn't apply in Lyon County
Leaders of local law enforcement agencies say an emphasis on integrating mental health professionals into nonviolent call response — as highlighted by President Donald Trump this week — ha...
Jun 18, 2020
Second 'Humanity First' forum coming at noon Thursday
Residents in and around Emporia are encouraged to continue the current discussion on race relations through an online meeting Thursday. Emporia State Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Aswad Allen has schedu...
Jun 18, 2020
UPDATE: Lyon County Crime Stoppers offering reward in stolen flag case
Lyon County Crime Stoppers has announced a reward of up to $1,000 as an investigation into stolen flags continues. Emporia Police is investigating after an American flag and a POW/MIA flag were both s...
Jun 18, 2020
