Category Archives: News
United Way, KVOE partnering on United We Thrive-KVOE Live Morning Drive auction starting Monday
The United Way of the Flint Hills continues its annual fundraising campaign, and it will be busy at the KVOE studios over the next week. Once again, KVOE is partnering with the United Way of the Flint...
Feb 27, 2022 United We Thrive-KVOE Live Morning Drive auction logo.
With Russian invasion into Ukraine ongoing, local gas prices may remain elevated for some time
Given the unrest between Russia and Ukraine, it really was no surprise local gas prices were edging up well before the Russian invasion began Thursday. Gas locally had hit $3.25 a gallon before the in...
Feb 27, 2022 Isolated $3.45 gas prices have been in place locally for several days, mainly due to tensions and now an invasion of Russia into Ukraine. KVOE News photo.
Monday serves as latest vehicle tag renewal deadline in Lyon County
Lyon County's latest vehicle tag deadline is coming up soon. Monday is the last day for residents with last names beginning with the letter "A" to renew tags without penalty. Monday is also the deadli...
Feb 27, 2022 Kansas Department of Revenue photo.
Topeka woman killed in crash northeast of Osage City
A Topeka woman was killed in a wreck near Osage City on Saturday, and details about how the crash happened are still being determined. Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells says 32-year-old Deanna Smith wa...
Feb 26, 2022 Google Maps image.
Americus woman, Strong City man charged with drug distribution after arrests Tuesday
Two of the four people arrested by Emporia Police on Tuesday on suspicion of drug sales have been formally charged. Assistant Lyon County Attorney Carissa Brinker says 29-year-old Ashley Ollenberger o...
Feb 26, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Valuation notices coming soon to Lyon County property owners
Lyon County valuation notices should be in your hands no later than Tuesday. Valuations went out Friday, and County Appraiser Ryan Janzen encourages residents to study those notices, call his staff wi...
Feb 26, 2022 Lyon County Appraiser's Office graphic.
Emporia's American Legion post to become only Kansas facility with ATLAS pod for veterans
A long-awaited process for area veterans is coming soon to Emporia's American Legion Post 5. A new ATLAS pod will be installed, essentially serving as a videoconferencing facility for veterans needing...
Feb 26, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Testing, vaccination interest dwindling as caseloads decline
It stands to reason that the recent decline in COVID-19 caseload activity would lead to reduced interest in tests. And that's the case in Lyon County, according to Public Health Emergency Preparedness...
Feb 26, 2022 Food and Drug Administration graphic.
$14,000 generated through St. Patrick's Committee auction
Bidding was hot and heavy at the St. Patrick's Committee annual auction at Bruffs Sports Bar and Grill on Friday night. Funding benefits 13 different community groups, nonprofits and causes. Over 60 i...
Feb 26, 2022 As KVOE General Manager Ron Thomas observes the crowd, Dwayne Coble handles early auction duties at the St. Patrick's Committee auction at Bruffs Sports Bar and Grill on Friday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News
Online Smoke Tools workshops coming through Flint Hills Smoke Management Plan
Landowners planning controlled burns this season and wanting more information about the Flint Hills Smoke Management Plan are encouraged to take part in one of two webinars coming next week. The Smoke...
Feb 26, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
