Category Archives: News
Construction inspection, social media policies and more gain approval during Lyon County Commission weekly meeting Thursday
As part of their weekly action agenda Thursday morning Lyon County Commissioners approved testing and inspection services for a major update project which is currently set to get underway next week. C...
Mar 2, 2023 Lyon County commissioners (from left) Rollie Martin, Ken Duft, Doug Peck. KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Drought conditions finally improving for most of KVOE listening area
There has finally been some notable drought improvement for the bulk of the KVOE listening area following moderate rainfall totals earlier this week. The north half of the KVOE listening area is now c...
Mar 2, 2023 US Drought Monitor map.
LYON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT: Trials possibly coming in late March for indecent liberties, drug distribution cases
Trials won't take place next week in two separate high-profile cases working through Lyon County District Court, but both cases could go to trial later this month. In one case, Harvey Kent Grandstaff ...
Mar 2, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Symphony in Flint Hills tickets available to public starting Saturday
Tickets go on sale this weekend for the 18th Symphony in the Flint Hills. Tickets can be purchased online at symphonyintheflinthills.org beginning at 10 am Saturday. Tickets are $95 plus taxes and fee...
Mar 2, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Overall state revenues beat expectations for 30th time in last 31 months
Overall state tax revenues exceeded expectations -- again. February's total receipts were almost $550 million, beating the monthly estimate by nearly $27 million or over 7 percent and coming in over 9...
Mar 2, 2023 Kansas Great Seal.
Attempted first-degree murder among charges filed after Feb. 6 shots fired in east central Emporia
Nearly a month after a shots fired incident in east-central Emporia, a suspect has been arrested and charged with attempted murder. Rafael Castaneda Jr had his first appearance in Lyon County District...
Mar 1, 2023 One man has been arrested and charged after shots fired call near South and Market early Feb. 6. KVOE News file photo.
UPDATE: Emporia Water Treatment Plant staff recognized for international honor during city commission meeting Wednesday
Emporia City Commissioners recognized the staff of Emporia's water treatment plant during the commission's regular action meeting Wednesday morning. The recognition comes as Emporia's drinking water w...
Mar 1, 2023 KVOE News File Photo
Lyon County commissioners to handle numerous purchase, quote requests Thursday
There is a lot ahead for Lyon County commissioners as part of their action meeting Thursday. In general terms, purchases will be a big part of the agenda. Commissioners will look at buying patrol vehi...
Mar 1, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Hartford City Council seeking to appoint board member
Hartford residents were set to choose three City Council members as part of the 2023 election cycle. Another position has come open. The city is asking residents in the Hartford city limits to apply f...
Mar 1, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
'She's ready for the next level:' USD 386 board elevates junior-senior high principal Baird to superintendent
USD 386 Madison-Virgil moved quickly to name its new superintendent. After current superintendent Steve Jowers announced his resignation less than a month ago, the district's Board of Education named ...
Mar 1, 2023 USD 386 Madison-Virgil graphic.
