Category Archives: News
Busy weekend for Emporia's Underground Utilities Department after two notable water line failures
Emporia's Underground Utilities Department had a long weekend. Crews handled a water line break in the 500 block of Wilson on Saturday. Almost as soon as they finished that job after 10 pm, they were ...
Jan 09, 2022 Emporia's Underground Utilities Department spent close to 11 hours working on a water main break at Fourth and Congress starting Saturday night. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lyon County community continues outpouring of support for Allen-Admire Fire Chief Tharon Mott as he continues recovering from injuries sustained in mid-December
As Allen-Admire Fire Chief Tharon Mott continues his road to recovery following significant injuries sustained in the line of duty, he continues to receive a tremendous amount of support from his comm...
Jan 08, 2022 Allen-Admire Fire Chief Tharon Mott alongside his wife Kailey and their daughter. Image courtesy of GoFundMe.
Fertilizer prices, supply chains and winter crops all discussed by Lyon County Ag Agent following recent bouts of biting cold
Luckily the recent cold snap that impacted the local listening area didn't appear to have much effect on local livestock. However; local ag producers would like to see some additional moisture to help...
Jan 08, 2022 Kansas State University Research and Extension logo.
Emergency food assistance benefits extended by Department for Children and Families in response to recent COVID-19 surge
Emergency food assistance will continue for Kansas residents amid the latest surge in COVID-19 cases across the state and nation. The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) announced Friday...
Jan 08, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Slight chance of freezing drizzle across area early Saturday
Area residents may have slick driving conditions Saturday morning. Chances aren't great, but the National Weather Service says Lyon and all surrounding counties may see light freezing drizzle. The cur...
Jan 07, 2022 National Weather Service graphic.
Jared and Kathryn Whitcomb welcome Newman Regional Health's first baby of 2022, Zebulun Ford
Along with beginning the new year, Jared and Kathryn Whitcomb have also begun their new family. The Whitcomb's are the proud new parents of young Zebulun Ford Whitcomb who was Newman Regional Health's...
Jan 07, 2022 Parents Kathryn and Jared Whitcomb pose with members of Newman Regional Health staff after welcoming young Zebulun Ford to the world. Newman Regional Health Courtesy Photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County surge continues with over 200 new cases since Wednesday; active total at highest point since November 2020
Lyon County Public Health tallied 209 new cases of coronavirus just since Wednesday. Friday's report means Lyon County has now added 471 cases since New Year's Eve as the statewide and nationwide surg...
Jan 07, 2022 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
West 12th waterline project to begin week of Jan. 17
A notable water line improvement project is taking place near Newman Regional Health beginning later this month. City Clerk Kerry Sull says the city's contractor will start the improvement process on ...
Jan 07, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Commission issues disaster declaration to help Newman Regional Health, announces special meeting on public health order for Monday
A combination of factors has led Lyon County commissioners to issue a state of disaster emergency. On Friday morning, Newman Regional Health asked Lyon County Emergency Management to order two ventila...
Jan 07, 2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
CORONAVIRUS: Newman Regional Health patient census declines slightly; overtime, extra hours common for staff
After daily COVID census numbers in the double digits for most of mid-December, numbers came down shortly after Christmas at Newman Regional Health. The hospital's weekly COVID-19 Dashboard shows dail...
Jan 07, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
