Category Archives: News
WEATHER: Drought Monitor weekly map virtually unchanged -- again
The US Drought Monitor's weekly update map looks a lot like the ones dating all the way back to mid-November. The latest weekly map announced Thursday still has Lyon, Chase and Osage counties in moder...
Feb 02, 2023 US Drought Monitor map.
State's overall January tax receipts again ahead of projections, although most categories fall short
The state's winning trend continues -- when it comes to total monthly revenues outperforming expectations. The January tax-only collections were listed at $1.05 billion, over $56 million more than the...
Feb 02, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County's COVID numbers again within recent range; statewide flu numbers well below December peak
In general terms, Lyon County's weekly COVID-19 traffic remains on par with past weeks. Public Health reported 42 new cases, down from the 63 cases reported Jan. 25 but in the range of 20-70 new weekl...
Feb 02, 2023 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
Sausage recall involves over 80 Walmart stores in Kansas, including Emporia
Over 80 Walmart stores in Kansas, including the Emporia store, have recalled sausage products due to concerns about listeria contamination. The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspectio...
Feb 02, 2023 Walmart logo.
Second District Congressman LaTurner announces mobile office hours
Mobile office hours are coming across the KVOE listening area through Second District Congressman Jake LaTurner. Mobile office hours are a way for residents to voice concerns or get help with a variet...
Feb 02, 2023 Jake LaTurner. Official photo.
USD 252 Southern Lyon County superintendent search moving towards interview stage later this month
The USD 252 Southern Lyon County Board of Education now has a list of qualities it wants to see in a new superintendent following a special meeting in Hartford on Wednesday. The board is looking to fi...
Feb 02, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
City leadership pondering ideal placement for new skate park within Whittier following community forum Wednesday evening
The construction of a new skate park in the Emporia City Limits will be a phased effort with administration currently in phase one. The main focus of phase one is deciding the ideal location for the p...
Feb 01, 2023 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Man accused in Lyon County District Court of rape, aggravated indecent liberties
One man stands formally accused of rape and aggravated indecent liberties in a case filed in Lyon County District Court this week. Dennis Ray Torrence faces two counts each of rape and aggravated inde...
Feb 01, 2023 Dennis Ray Torrence. Kansas Department of Corrections photo.
Sentencing scheduled in Lyon County offender registry case
A man facing charges in Lyon County District Court for alleged offender registry violations has reached a plea agreement relatively early in the court proceedings. Benno James Janssen was charged with...
Feb 01, 2023 Benno Janssen. Kansas Bureau of Investigation offender registry photo.
PIONEER BLUFFS: Smith sees bright future ahead under next director
Lynn Smith has announced her upcoming retirement as executive director of Pioneer Bluffs. Smith tells KVOE News it's the right time, with Pioneer Bluffs on steady ground. She became the facility's fir...
Feb 01, 2023 Pioneer Bluffs Barn. KVOE News File Photo
