Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: Head Start vaccine mandate now under temporary injunction
The most recent component to President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate is now on hold. Recently, the President said Head Start employees need to be fully vaccinated against the virus and students...
Jan 4, 2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
Light snow, biting cold set to return to area
Driving conditions are back to full speed across the area after high temperatures near 50 degrees Monday, although travel issues could return to the KVOE listening area before the work week ends. The ...
Jan 4, 2022 National Weather Service maps.
Financial matters, legislative policy on agenda for Emporia City Commission
Financial matters and legislative policy will lead the Emporia City Commission agenda for the board's action meeting Wednesday afternoon. Commissioners will consider a resolution for a loan of up to $...
Jan 4, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Wheeler interviewing Wednesday for Court of Appeals position
Kansas Court of Appeals candidate Kristen Wheeler will have her formal interview Wednesday morning. Wheeler, the daughter of Lyon County Chief Judge Merlin Wheeler, is one of eight applicants for the ...
Jan 4, 2022 Kristen Wheeler. Courtesy photo.
Construction planned for early spring on Hetlinger Developmental Services new greenhouse
Construction is tentatively planned to begin later this year on a new greenhouse and interior renovations for Hetlinger Developmental Services. Last year, Hetlinger reached the end of its Planting Hop...
Jan 3, 2022 Hetlinger Developmental Services Graphic.
CORONAVIRUS: 147 new cases, 51 new active cases reported in Lyon County Monday
In terms of COVID-19 metrics in Lyon County, 2022 is picking up where 2021 left off. In its first data report of the new year Monday, Lyon County Public Health reported 147 new cases between reporting...
Jan 3, 2022 Food and Drug Administration graphic.
Lyon County RSVP supporting local and area food banks as part of 2022 MLK Day of Service
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is nearly upon us and as such local volunteers are asking everyone to do their part to honor King's legacy by supporting the needs of others. The Lyon County RSVP Program wi...
Jan 3, 2022 Senior Corps logo.
Longbine: Redistricting, higher education funding among objectives for lawmakers in 2022 session
Less than a week remains before the 2022 legislative session begins. On KVOE's On-Air Chat recently, 17th District Senator Jeff Longbine of Emporia said redistricting will be a major focal point. Anot...
Jan 3, 2022 Jeff Longbine. Courtesy photo.
Kona Panis coming from Innova to Dynamic Discs on four-year deal
Dynamic Discs has announced one of the two players that are coming to the company as part of major contracts. Dynamic says Kona Panis is coming to the company after time with Innova. UltiWorld Disc Go...
Jan 3, 2022 Kona Panis. Dynamic Discs screenshot.
Kansas Corporation Commission, Black Hills Energy reach settlement agreement on rate reduction
The Kansas Corporation Commission has approved a settlement agreement that will reduce rates for customers of Black Hills Energy. Customers will see a credit on their monthly bills as based on federal...
Jan 3, 2022 Black Hills Energy logo.
