Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County at over 800 active cases following Monday data report; Death count now at 100
Lyon County's current spike in COVID-19 cases is not slowing down according to the latest data report from Public Health. In its first report of the week, Public Health announced the county's active c...
Jan 17, 2022 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
Three Emporians arrested after suspicious odor call leads to illegal drugs, guns, money and other items
A suspicious order call to authorities late last week led to the alleged discovery of drugs, paraphernalia and guns -- and to the arrests of three Emporians. Emporia Police Capt. Ray Mattas says offic...
Jan 17, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
'I am a competitor;' New RDA President Chuck Scott looking forward to continuing local economic success as he assumes his new role
Day one in his new position as President of the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas may be one of the busiest Chuck Scott will have in his tenure. Scott began his first day on the ...
Jan 17, 2022 RDA President Chuck Scott. Photo courtesy of DKEDC.com
Osage County officials schedule meeting with vendors ahead of vote on law enforcement center
Osage County voters haven't decided yet on whether to approve a new law enforcement and emergency management center, but county officials are doing their due diligence in advance if voters approve. Th...
Jan 17, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Zoning regulations to see discussion at Metropolitan Area Planning Commission meeting
The Emporia-Lyon County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission has its monthly meeting Tuesday night. The board has a short agenda, with a review of certain unspecified sections of proposed draft zonin...
Jan 17, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Southern Lyon County school board mulls renovations, updates COVID-19 isolation and quarantine policy
Another round of renovations may be coming to schools in USD 252 Southern Lyon County. The district board discussed a new set of renovations as part of its most recent meeting, according to Superinten...
Jan 17, 2022 USD 252 Southern Lyon County logo.
USD 251 board updates COVID policies, discusses HVAC needs, announces Northern Heights principal
USD 251 North Lyon County is adapting to recent changes in COVID-19 policy. The board received an update on quarantine and isolation policies during its most recent meeting. Here's Superintendent Bob ...
Jan 17, 2022 USD 251 North Lyon County logo.
USD 253 holding community tech sale Monday
If you're in need of a new, to you, laptop or tablet, USD 253 Emporia has an event for you Monday. The district will be holding a technology surplus community sale Monday at Emporia High School. Dell ...
Jan 16, 2022 USD 253 Emporia logo.
Saturday treatment leads to favorable road conditions Sunday; Drivers still advised to be cautious due to occasional slick spots
Road conditions remain favorable locally despite temperatures dropping below 20 in the overnight hours. Light snow and icy precipitation impacted the listening area late Friday night through the early...
Jan 16, 2022
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Public Health announces new guidance regarding full vaccination for students ages 12-plus
New guidance from Lyon County Public Health on full vaccination comes at a time when Lyon County's school districts are seeing elevated coronavirus numbers. Public Health says students of children age...
Jan 15, 2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
