Category Archives: News
Lazy river, slides, splash pad opening Friday at Jones Aquatic Center
In a way, the season for the Jones Aquatic Center begins anew Friday. The facility will open up the lazy river, slides and the splash pad for the first time this season when the pool opens. The center...
Jun 24, 2022 Jones Aquatic Center photo.
ABORTION: Federal, state lawmakers react to Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v Wade
(WASHINGTON, DC) The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade decision in a much-anticipated ruling Friday in one of its biggest decisions this term. The court voted 6-3, along party...
Jun 24, 2022 US.gov photo.
Electric buses and fitness park construction in early stages of discussion for USD 252 Southern Lyon County
Preliminary conversations have begun for USD 252 Southern Lyon County regarding alternative transportation options. During the USD 252 Board of Education's monthly meeting Monday, board members began ...
Jun 23, 2022 USD 252 Southern Lyon County logo.
Kansas Corporation Commission approves two-year rate increase for Kansas Central customers, including entire KVOE listening area
Evergy customers in the Kansas Central division, including all in the KVOE listening area, will see their monthly bills increase as a result of the brutal cold conditions of February 2021. The Kansas ...
Jun 23, 2022 Evergy logo.
Former Symphony in Flint Hills director to lead state's USDA Rural Development office
Former Symphony in the Flint Hills executive director Christy Davis will soon be leading the US Department of Agriculture's rural development efforts for the state of Kansas. The USDA says it will app...
Jun 23, 2022 Christy Davis. Courtesy photo.
Lyon County Commission planning budget study session next Wednesday following latest appropriation requests Thursday
As work continues to improve and expand departments at Flint Hills Technical College, President Dr. Caron Daugherty has submitted the college's 2023 allocation request to the Lyon County Commission. D...
Jun 23, 2022 Lyon County Commission photos.
Coffelt Signs, Pro Printing in process of merging
Possibly by the end of the year, the changing landscape of graphic arts businesses locally will have another adjustment. Professional Printing of Kansas is merging with Coffelt Signs, and the process ...
Jun 23, 2022 Coffelt Signs and Professional Printing are in the process of merging under the Coffelt brand. Pictured are (from left) Isaac Rangel, Ryan Higgins, Kate Murphy, Haley Forbeck, Zach Protheroe, Dawson May, Jesse Hamman, Staci Hamman and Rick Hamman. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lyon County Chief Judge Merlin Wheeler announces retirement
A better than 30-year career on the bench is ending soon for Lyon County Chief Judge Merlin Wheeler. Lyon County District Court has confirmed Wheeler's upcoming retirement this week. Before being appo...
Jun 23, 2022 Former Kansas Fifth District Chief Judge Merlin Wheeler. Courtesy photo.
LCAT noticing inflation pressures -- notably with gas prices -- but is not planning to raise rates
Inflationary pressures are pinching everybody -- including Lyon County Area Transportation. LCAT Director Shane Brunner joined KVOE's Morning Show this week to talk briefly about Dump the Pump and als...
Jun 23, 2022 LCAT photo.
WEATHER: Severe storms stay north of area; steambath returns Friday
Thursday's severe thunderstorm watch west of Emporia expired with no severe weather -- or even thunderstorm activity -- in the alerted counties. Chase and Morris counties were in a watch for better th...
Jun 23, 2022 National Weather Service graphic.
