Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: With no classes for two weeks, USD 417 continues preparations for when school resumes
USD 417 Morris County is entering new territory Monday. Instead of welcoming students to school after spring break, schools will be closed at least until March 30. Superintendent Aron Dody admits R...
Mar 15, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County public schools cleared to stay open, Emporia Christian School has partial shutdown Monday, Sacred Heart closed Monday, Wabaunsee County schools closed to March 30
Lyon County public school districts are cleared to remain open at this time, but USD 253 Emporia has not deviated from announced plans to keep students out of classrooms Monday, a local parochial scho...
Mar 15, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Flint Hills Technical College and Emporia Recreation Commission to hold meetings to discuss illness
With the risk of Coronavirus increasing, there are talks within the community about how to handle the situation. On Monday both Flint Hills Technical College and the Emporia Recreation Commission will...
Mar 15, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: NRH Auxiliary closes until further notice after series of hospital-related adjustments, cancellations
A day after Newman Regional Health announced several event cancellations due to coronavirus, the hospital's Auxiliary Department announced it was closing. Volunteer Coordinator Deb Storrer says all se...
Mar 14, 2020
UPDATE: Non-life-threatening injuries after crash near Neosho Rapids
A wreck south of Neosho Rapids led to injuries for the driver of a vehicle Saturday morning. Lyon County Deputy Chuck Moore says 33-year-old Robert Burton, hometown not listed, was northbound on Kansa...
Mar 14, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Senior care facilities limiting visits
Senior care facilities are now taking steps to limit the impact of coronavirus. Holiday Resort is discouraging visitors from entering the building unless necessary. Hours are limited from 8 am to 6 pm...
Mar 14, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: More local events canceled or postponed, Department of Corrections halts visitations
Adjustments continue in light of coronavirus. Locally, USD 252 — which had already postponed its spring Honor Flight until further notice — has now postponed its donkey basketball fundrais...
Mar 14, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: No school for USD 253 students Monday, staff to get additional details
Monday will be a day off for USD 253 Emporia students, not staff, as the district reacts to the rapidly-developing coronavirus situation. Community Relations Director Lyndel Landgren says the latest d...
Mar 14, 2020
United Way and KVOE partnering on newest fundraising endeavor beginning next week
The newest event in the United Way of the Flinthills annual fundraising campaign repertoire has organizers confident they will be reaching their goal very soon. United Way Campaign Drive Chair, and KV...
Mar 14, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: USD 417 Morris County and Emporia Senior Center announce closures through Mar. 30; local businesses offer relief to customers
The social and schedule landscape continues to change in light of coronavirus. The first two extended closures in the local area were announced late Friday afternoon. USD 417 Morris County announced t...
Mar 13, 2020
