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WEATHER: Marais des Cygnes near Reading could go above flood stage twice; most morning rain totals go above 1 inch
Heavy rainfall from the past weekend and early Wednesday, coupled with more rain chances later in the day, are poised to push one area river out of its banks. The Marais des Cygnes River above Reading...
Mar 17, 2021
Second round of heavy rainfall, severe weather possible by late afternoon; urban and small stream advisory issued for parts of Coffey, Osage counties
A risk for severe weather early Wednesday morning has largely transitioned to a heavy rain threat for the next few hours, and more rainfall is likely on the way. TV-13 meteorologist Doug Meyers says o...
Mar 17, 2021
Audio - Wednesday - 03-17-21
Kansas Department of Labor Deputy Secretary Brett Flachsbarth Your browser does not support the audio element.
Mar 17, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Effort to stamp out fraud slowing down process for legitimate jobless benefit claimants
If an aging computer mainframe and short staff weren’t enough to sift through as the Kansas Department of Labor tries to get pandemic benefits to qualifying residents, it’s having to fend ...
Mar 17, 2021
Campus-community relationship important to Shouse if chosen as Emporia State provost
The second finalist to interview on campus for Emporia State University’s provost position looks to focus on the campus-community relationship if she’s hired. Dr. Aimee Shouse had her turn...
Mar 17, 2021
Lyon County Commission to hold public hearing on A1 Pump & Jet economic development
Economic development and public health matters will be front and center for the Lyon County Commission with their action meeting coming Thursday. Commissioners will get the latest weekly public health...
Mar 17, 2021
ENERGY: Osage City receiving over $1.6 million loan to offset natural gas expenses from last month
One area town is among better than 50 that will receive state funding to offset potentially crippling energy bills from the brutal cold we experienced last month. Osage City is receiving $1.65 million...
Mar 17, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Legislature extends disaster declaration, sets up changes to Kansas Emergency Management Act
The state’s COVID-19 emergency declaration has been extended as part of changes to the Kansas Emergency Management Act. The Kansas Senate voted 31-8 and the House voted 118-5 in favor of Senate ...
Mar 17, 2021
USD 251 accepts staff resignations, hires Lanny Massey as track coach
USD 251 North Lyon County had a special meeting Tuesday to concentrate on certain personnel decisions. Superintendent Bob Blair says the board accepted the resignations of remote learning teacher Shar...
Mar 17, 2021
First severe thunderstorm watch of season posted for parts of KVOE listening area
Parts of the KVOE listening area have already seen some severe thunderstorm activity recently. Other parts of the area are now in a severe thunderstorm watch for the prospect of more activity past sun...
Mar 17, 2021
