Category Archives: News
STATEHOUSE: Governor creates Early Childhood Transition Task Force, then announces she has COVID
Tuesday was an eventful day in the Kansas Statehouse. Before noon, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced an executive order to create a special task force. The Early Childhood Transition Task Force wi...
Jan 10, 2023 On Tuesday morning, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced the creation of a new task force designed to pave the way for a new cabinet-level agency for early childhood matters. By early afternoon, it was announced she had contracted COVID-19. Office of the Kansas Governor photo.
Emporia Granada Theatre looking to broaden variety of entertainment in 2023
After what was an exciting 2022, Interim Director of the Emporia Granada Theatre Stacey Schneider says she is hoping to expand the theater's offerings in 2023. Schneider says the theater has done a gr...
Jan 10, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County attempted murder suspect to have two hearings Wednesday
One man accused in a Lyon County attempted murder case from this past fall has two hearings in Lyon County District Court on Wednesday, but only one is related to the alleged shooting. Logan Dale Cast...
Jan 10, 2023 Logan Casteel. Lyon County photo.
Suspected Louisiana fugitive to appear in Lyon County District Court
A legal review hearing is planned in Lyon County District Court on Wednesday in the case of an alleged fugitive from Louisiana. Documents on the Kansas District Court Public Access Portal indicate Tho...
Jan 10, 2023 Thomas Lee Furry. Caddo, Louisiana, Parish Jail photo.
Flint Hills Technical College Board of Trustees officially approves early childcare education program, Nancy Robinson as director
As Flint Hills Technical College gets ready for the start of the spring semester next week, college administrators are planning to launch a new program soon. For months, President Caron Daugherty has ...
Jan 10, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County aggravated assault case set for preliminary hearing Wednesday
A preliminary hearing is tentatively planned in Lyon County District Court on Wednesday for alleged aggravated assault and interference with law enforcement. Armando Ortiz Jr was charged after alleged...
Jan 10, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
In visit to US-Mexico border, Moran criticizes Biden for inadequate response to immigration, security issues
As debates rage on immigration policy, President Joe Biden and federal lawmakers have made recent trips to the Southwest border. US Senator Jerry Moran has been part of a bipartisan trip to discuss th...
Jan 10, 2023 US Senator Jerry Moran.
STATEHOUSE: Busy Tuesday ahead after inauguration, opening of 2023 session
Lawmakers aren't the only ones getting the 2023 legislative session off to a fast start. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly's inauguration Monday touched on themes of hope and unity. Kelly also urged residen...
Jan 10, 2023 Kansas Governor Laura Kelly. KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Rain-snow event early Thursday may lead to slick travel despite minimal accumulations
There's a decent chance of precipitation across the entire KVOE listening area for Wednesday night into early Thursday. Light rain should begin late Wednesday night and then transition to snowfall wel...
Jan 10, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
Osawatomie woman arrested near Melvern on suspicion of trafficking contraband, drug-related offenses
An alleged traffic infraction near Melvern led to an arrest on suspected drug-related activity this past weekend.' Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells says a deputy made a traffic stop on Kansas Highway ...
Jan 09, 2023 Shelly Stephens. Osage County Jail photo.
