Category Archives: News
Enrollment numbers and fees both dipping for coming year following USD 252 Southern Lyon County board meeting Wednesday
Enrollment numbers are down slightly while enrollment fees are down considerably for USD 252 Southern Lyon County. During the board of education's recent meeting Wednesday evening, members voted to de...
May 12, 2022 USD 252 Southern Lyon County logo.
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County's current caseload increase likely underreported
Lyon County Public Health officials have said this before: COVID-19 caseloads are increasing. And they have to say it again. The 50 weekly cases announced Wednesday follow a period where Lyon County w...
May 12, 2022 Food and Drug Administration graphic.
Newman Regional Health opens Denim and Diamonds fundraising campaign with kickoff barbecue
It's safe to say the annual Denim and Diamonds fundraising campaign for Newman Regional Health is off to a good start. The hospital had its 13th annual kickoff barbecue Thursday, and attendance was he...
May 12, 2022 Newman Regional Health administrators, including Director of Business Development McKenzie Cinelli (left), and volunteers including Vicki Brooks (right) were busy putting together meals for the Denim and Diamonds Kickoff BBQ on Thursday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
BNSF track crossing project moves west of Emporia
Track crossing repairs continue this week, and Burlington Northern Santa Fe's project has now shifted west of Emporia. Several crossings are currently closed, including Lyon County roads from A to D a...
May 12, 2022 KVOE News photo.
Lyon County Commission approves chip and fog seal project at request of County Engineer Thursday
Lyon County Commissioners have given directions for the Road and Bridge Department to move forward with a road improvement project, however, not at the same level originally expected. Lyon County Engi...
May 12, 2022 Lyon County Commission photos.
WEATHER: Current heat spell hits record levels Thursday; Storm chances remain in forecast through upcoming weekend
Thursday has seen record high temperatures, however, the local heatwave may be coming to an end soon. A daily record high was reset Thursday when temperatures rose to 93 degrees surpassing the previou...
May 12, 2022 National Weather Service graphic.
WEATHER: Recent rain benefits area livestock
Weather conditions have largely been favorable for area livestock, aside from our current round of blistering heat. Lyon County Extension ag agent Brian Rees says ranchers have either gotten their cat...
May 12, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Residents encouraged to help Salvation Army's food pantry through Stamp Out Hunger drive Saturday
How easy is it to help fill the Salvation Army food pantry this weekend? About as easy as you can imagine, if you're participating in the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive Saturday. Here's Salvation ...
May 12, 2022 Stamp Out Hunger photo.
Greenwood County teen still missing
A month after she was first listed as missing, a Greenwood County teenager still has not been found. Greenwood County Sheriff Heath Samuels says Trinity Schlegel ran away from a foster home, and Kansa...
May 12, 2022 Trinity Schlegel. Kansas Missing and Unsolved photos.
Highway resurfacing project near Harveyville delayed again
There has been another delay in a planned highway resurfacing project affecting parts of the KVOE listening area in southern Wabaunsee County. The Kansas Department of Transportation is now planning t...
May 12, 2022 Kansas Department of Transportation logo.
