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Lyon County Commission's study meeting to have two locations Wednesday
Lyon County commissioners have a relatively rare study meeting set for Wednesday morning. Instead of holding the full meeting at the Lyon County Courthouse, commissioners will have a split meeting -- ...
Jan 24, 2023 Lyon County commissioners (from left) Rollie Martin, Ken Duft, Doug Peck. KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: More light snow for area counties by Tuesday evening; winter weather advisories issued areawide
Another round of snowfall is possible areawide Tuesday into Wednesday. TV-13 meteorologist Thomas Schmidt expects a gradual changeover from rain to snow by late afternoon or early evening. Schmidt say...
Jan 24, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
Three deputies shot, one of two suspects dead after officer-involved shooting in Dodge City
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says three deputies were shot and a Highway Patrol trooper was bitten as part of an incident that developed in Ford County on Monday. The incident apparently develop...
Jan 24, 2023 Kansas Bureau of Investigation logo.
CRASH UPDATE: Olathe pedestrian hurt, Emporia driver cited after Monday incident outside Emporia State University
Emporia Police says an Olathe man was hurt in Monday night's pickup-pedestrian incident outside Emporia State University. Police Capt. Lisa Hayes says the incident happened just after 6:50 pm in the 1...
Jan 23, 2023 KVOE News photo.
ESU announces department reorganization and promotion of two professors as part of reinvestment initiative Monday
The latest step in Emporia State University's reinvestment efforts will include a complete reorganization of a university department. The university announced a restructuring of the College of Liberal...
Jan 23, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Unemployment rates rise statewide to close out 2022
Unemployment rates were up across Kansas for the month of December according to the latest report from the Kansas Department of Labor. According to Kansas Labor Economist Nathan Kessler, the state saw...
Jan 23, 2023 Kansas Department of Labor graphic.
Forecasted snowfall between Tuesday and Wednesday leads to winter weather advisories for Lyon and most surrounding areas
Winter weather is in the forecast once again for the majority of the KVOE listening area. Winter weather advisories are in place for Lyon, Coffey and Osage counties from 6 pm Tuesday to 9 am Wednesday...
Jan 23, 2023 National Weather Service Graphic.
FOUR SEASONS FIRE: Apartment management says most residents can go back home
Emporia's Four Seasons management says residents displaced by the fire late last week can go back to their dwellings if they so choose -- unless they live in the apartment where the fire apparently br...
Jan 23, 2023 KVOE News photo.
102nd Lyon County League Tournament underway
The longest-running consecutive basketball tournament west of the Mississippi is back in White Auditorium. Competition began for the 102nd Lyon County League Tournament Monday. This will be the 83rd y...
Jan 23, 2023 Photo by Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Negotiations continue on short-term extension for Lyon County animal quarantine contract
Friday may not see the end of the Humane Society's contract involving animal quarantines for Lyon County animals after all. Negotiations are underway on a short-term, two-month extension involving two...
Jan 23, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
