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CORONAVIRUS: ValuNet stops on-site technician visits until current situation eases
Broadband and utility companies have been making several adjustments for their staff as coronavirus continues to spread. Now ValuNet FIBER is halting on-site technician visits. On KVOE’s 8:05 am...
Mar 23, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: KDHE changes testing procedures, NRH and FHCHC tighten visitor restrictions
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is adjusting its criteria for testing residents for COVID-19. KDHE is trying to conserve testing capabilities and the number of tests. To that end, it i...
Mar 23, 2020
Heritage Pentecostal Church serving local area spiritually and physically this week
While school districts continue efforts to provide students with essential meals, local residents and churches are joining the efforts. Monday, Heritage Pentecostal Church began offering a week of fre...
Mar 23, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Newman visitor restrictions tighten further as we enter week three of coronavirus pandemic
Restrictions continue to tighten at Newman Regional Health Medical Partners to help protect patients from contracting coronavirus. A new set of “high restriction guidelines” was issued Mon...
Mar 23, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Emporia students learn when they can get their items from local schools
Students in Emporia schools are learning when they can pick up items from their respective schools so they can handle assignments once school resumes next week. District schools began announcing arran...
Mar 23, 2020
Audio - Monday - 03-23-20
Newsmaker: Lyon County Emergency management Director Jarrod Fell and Lyon County Health Officer Renee Hively update the local and area coronavirus situation. Your browser does not support the audio el...
Mar 23, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Area school districts fully into grab-and-go meal mode
All area public school districts have set up “grab-and-go” meal programs for their students to get through the coronavirus situation as school buildings remain closed through the rest of t...
Mar 23, 2020
Kansas City Chiefs sign free agents, add XFL quarterback
The Kansas City Chiefs have signed offensive lineman Mike Reimmers to a one-year deal. Reimmers plays tackle but could also play guard, so his signing adds some versatility to the Chief’s offens...
Mar 23, 2020
Dense fog advisories up areawide Monday morning, low-end severe weather risk after midnight
Dense fog advisories are up for the KVOE listening area Monday morning. Lyon, Coffey, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties are covered by an advisory until 10 am. Chase and Greenwood counties are in a...
Mar 23, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Churches try nontraditional methods to spread word of God
Churches across the KVOE listening area have not been immune to the schedule adjustments now commonplace as a result of coronavirus. Sunday saw many churches try new avenues to preaching the word of G...
Mar 23, 2020
