Category Archives: News
Former Rec Commission director Lee Beran passes away at age 87
Tributes are starting to come in for longtime Emporia Recreation Commission director Lee Beran, who died Wednesday morning at his home. He was 87. Current City Manager Mark McAnarney says called Beran...
Mar 20, 2019
Reversing prior decision, Eureka voters say no to junior-senior high school activity center bond
USD 389 Eureka has to take a new approach for replacing its junior-senior high school activity center. Voters on Tuesday night rejected a $7.5 million bond issue for that project. The vote was 566 aga...
Mar 20, 2019
Lyon County 62nd in health outcomes, 76th in factors in 2019 County Health Rankings Report
Lyon County is in the middle of the pack when it comes to health outcomes in the latest Kansas Health Institute report. It’s in the lower third when it comes to health factors. The report announ...
Mar 20, 2019
Candidates now stepping forward, filing for 2019 election
Slowly but surely, ballots for the 2019 election cycle will fill out. That process is already underway, with Nicky Nuessen filing for Americus City Council and Charlie Steffes filing for re-election t...
Mar 20, 2019
Area Agency director believes new RSVP will build on prior program's successes once it's launched
The director of the North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging is more than pleased Lyon County’s Retired Senior Volunteer Program may be restarted soon. Julie Govert-Walter says the goal is...
Mar 20, 2019
Lyon County Commission to discuss support of technology initiative
Lyon County commissioners have several items in front of them for their action meeting Thursday. Commissioners will consider whether to give their formal support to a federal grant designed to making ...
Mar 20, 2019
Woman accused of hitting second woman with car during dispute now set for trial
A trial date has now been set for a woman accused of hitting a second woman with her vehicle early this year. Ryan Michelle Shepherd faces a charge of aggravated battery after a late-January incident ...
Mar 20, 2019
Community forum centers on topic of cognitive disorders
A special community forum Tuesday evening helped to spark conversations on cognitive disorders. Representatives of the Alzheimer’s Association Heart of America chapter presented the forum at Fir...
Mar 20, 2019
Emporia State University student collaborative holding open house Wednesday
An open house is coming Wednesday for an Emporia State student organization. ESU’s Studio E is welcoming students and community members to attend their open house event Wednesday evening from 4-...
Mar 19, 2019
United Way ready for annual Campaign Celebration
The United Way of the Flint Hills will be announcing their long-awaited fundraising total Wednesday during the annual Campaign Celebration. The Celebration is being held at ESU’s Memorial Union ...
Mar 19, 2019
