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Yerington copper mine, Lyon County's largest underground site, to reopen

Scrap Monster 15 Jun 2026
SEATTLE (Scrap Monster).&nbspPlans are in the works to reopen the largest underground mine in Lyon County ... Critical Minerals could provide a significant bump to employment in south Lyon County.
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Tornado Warning in Effect for Emporia, Southern Lyon County

Emporia Gazette 11 Jun 2026
A tornado warning has been issued for southern Lyon County as a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado moved through the area, prompting residents in Emporia, Olpe and Neosho Rapids to seek shelter ... .
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Man gets 5 years prison for grooming in Lyon County

Sioux City Journal 11 Jun 2026
ROCK RAPIDS, Iowa — An Ohio man has been sentenced to prison for soliciting sex from a person he believed to be a 15-year-old girl in Lyon County and sending numerous pornographic photos ... .
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Lyon County predicted to see major growth by 2050

The Paducah Sun 11 Jun 2026
Lyon County is predicted to have the highest net migration rate out of all the Jackson Purchase counties by 2050, according to new data ... .
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Ohio man gets 5 years prison for grooming in Lyon County

Sioux City Journal 09 Jun 2026
In November, Peterson began communicating online with an undercover officer posing as a 15-year-old girl and solicited sex from her, concocting a plan to travel to Iowa to visit her, get a hotel room and have sex with her ... .
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Lyon County approves election mailer contract, selects bank for next six years

Emporia Gazette 04 Jun 2026
Lyon County commissioners approved several administrative items Thursday, including a contract for required tax notices and the county's banking services, while also discussing the challenges of residential development on minimum maintenance roads ... .
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UNBOUND week generates more than 650 calls for service for Lyon County dispatchers

Emporia Gazette 03 Jun 2026
The thousands of cyclists, spectators and visitors who came to Emporia for the 2026 UNBOUND Gravel race also brought a significant increase in activity for local emergency communications personnel ... .
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Body recovered after quarry incident in Lyon County

The Paducah Sun 02 Jun 2026
Authorities recovered the body of an 18-year-old male from the Kentucky Lake Rock Quarry Monday following a cliff jumping incident on Sunday ... .
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Lyon County hears funding requests, approves internet switch

Emporia Gazette 28 May 2026
Lyon County commissioners approved several technology-related purchases Thursday while also hearing funding requests from local organizations that provide substance abuse recovery, mental health and senior services ... .
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Southern Lyon County Falls in First Round of State Tournament to Frankfort

Emporia Gazette 27 May 2026
The final tournament of the season has commenced as the State baseball tournament began earlier this week, and Southern Lyon County had a first-round matchup against Frankfort to determine who advanced and who got sent home ... .
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Two Single-Vehicle Crashes Under Investigation in Lyon County

Emporia Gazette 24 May 2026
Two separate single-vehicle crashes over the weekend remain under investigation by the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office ... .
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