Category Archives: News
Kansas to appeal 10th Circuit Court of Appeals decision on voter registration law
Kansas will appeal a US Circuit Court of Appeals decision labeling the state’s voter registration requirement as unconstitutional. Attorney General Derek Schmidt says the law in question is desi...
Jun 3, 2020
Special session begins for Kansas lawmakers
The Kansas Legislature’s special session begins Wednesday. Governor Laura Kelly called for the special session late last month after vetoing House Bill 2054, which was designed to update state o...
Jun 3, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Crosswinds announces plans for phased reopening
Monday, Crosswinds Counseling and Wellness officially began a phased reopening of its facilities. At this time Crosswinds is continuing to offer telehealth services to all consumers, however, accordin...
Jun 2, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County reports fifth death; area numbers remain stable
A fifth Lyon County resident has died from coronavirus. Lyon County Public Health says an Asian male in his 50s died over the weekend. Further details have not been announced. Meanwhile, the county's ...
Jun 2, 2020
Vehicle collision sends one to Newman Tuesday
One person was taken to Newman Regional Health after a two-vehicle accident in central Emporia Tuesday afternoon. Emporia police and emergency personnel were dispatched to 902 Merchant Street for a re...
Jun 2, 2020
Parents urged to be mindful of kids in hot vehicles as temperatures steadily rise
With outdoor temperatures continuing to rise Safe Kids Emporia is reminding parents and families about being mindful when it comes to having their children in the vehicle. According to Bev Long of Saf...
Jun 2, 2020
David Traylor Zoo patrons, staff and residents ecstatic over reopening
David Traylor Zoo staff and animals were extremely pleased to welcome visitors through their doors once again Tuesday. After closing down in early March due to the COVID-19 pandemic the zoo held a ...
Jun 2, 2020
Lyon County Sheriff decries death of George Floyd, resulting violence nationwide
Lyon County Sheriff Jeff Cope has weighed in on the recent death of a black man at the hand of a white police officer in Minnesota — an incident that has sparked various levels of protest and ou...
Jun 2, 2020
Emporia City Commission action meeting coming Wednesday
Infrastructure will be the major talking point for Emporia City Commissioners during their regular action session Wednesday. On the agenda will be consideration of approval for ordinances to annex and...
Jun 2, 2020
Pretrial hearing slated in July for man accused of sexual exploitation, promoting obscenity
A man accused of promoting obscenity to minors, sexual exploitation and other instances of unlawful sexual activity towards teenagers and pre-teenagers was in court Monday and will return next month. ...
Jun 2, 2020
