Category Archives: News
Lyon County COVID numbers on par with past week; statewide flu update pending
Lyon County's weekly COVID-19 traffic was virtually identical to the report from a week ago. Lyon County Public Health announced 45 new cases Wednesday, slightly more than the 42 announced Feb. 1 and ...
Feb 8, 2023 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY: Board of Regents chair says reinvestments set table for positive 'transformation'
Painful as they have been, the changes over the past six months at Emporia State University have found ongoing favor with the Kansas Board of Regents, including Chair Jon Rolph. In an interview airing...
Feb 8, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
LYON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT: Law enforcement assault, interference cases advance; pair of drug-related cases set for hearings
Pretrial hearings are ahead for a man accused of assaulting and/or interfering with law enforcement on three separate occasions two years ago. Judge Doug Jones set upcoming hearings for March 9 in the...
Feb 8, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
MORRIS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT: Council Grove drug distribution, convenience store burglary cases set for preliminary hearings
A Morris County drug distribution case is set for a preliminary hearing Thursday. Nickelus Hal Tanner is charged with single counts of drug distribution within 1,000 feet of a school, drug and paraphe...
Feb 8, 2023 Morris County Courthouse. Kansas County Treasurers Association photo.
WEATHER: Rainfall likely Wednesday, unlikely Thursday night
Welcome rainfall appears likely for the KVOE listening area by Wednesday afternoon. Rain may begin by mid-afternoon and clear the area by midnight. The National Weather Service expects anywhere from 0...
Feb 8, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
State of the Union references Chinese balloon incident, fentanyl policy; Republicans blast 'Biden's failed agenda'
President Joe Biden delivered his second State of the Union address Tuesday night, discussing longstanding policy points and also mentioning recent world developments. The president referenced the iss...
Feb 8, 2023 President Joe Biden. Official photo.
Two transported following injury accident Tuesday evening
A Council Grove man and his passenger were taken by ambulance from the scene of an injury accident north of Americus early Tuesday night. Americus first responders, Emporia/Lyon County EMS and Lyon Co...
Feb 7, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Chips con Salsa is back to teach about the Hispanic culture through dancing
The second class of Chips con Salsa is ready to get participants moving on the dance floor this Friday night. The five-part class series caught the attention of the community and is currently sold out...
Feb 7, 2023 Chips con Salsa logo by Emporia Spanish Speakers and Hispanic of Today and Tomorrow
Reported business theft in Strong City under investigation
Chase County deputies are investigating an alleged business break-in. Deputies say the incident happened at some point from Feb. 1-4 at an unspecified location in Strong City. The suspect allegedly st...
Feb 7, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
UPDATE: Fire damages vehicle in Admire Tuesday
A vehicle was severely damaged but no injuries were reported following a fire in northern Lyon County Tuesday. Lyon County Fire District 2, Reading and Miller crews were called to 17 Market Street in ...
Feb 7, 2023 Office of Kansas State Fire Marshal graphic.
