Category Archives: News
Osage City man arrested on suspicion of intent to distribute drugs
An Osage City man has been arrested on suspicion of intending to distribute drugs. Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells says a deputy did a traffic stop at 285th and South Berryton Road, about three miles...
Jul 28, 2021 Randy Mason. Osage County Sheriff's Office photo.
Lyon County Motor Vehicle Office prepares for upcoming vehicle tag deadline
The Lyon County Motor Vehicle Office has its latest deadline for vehicle tag renewals this week. Friday is the deadline for residents with last names beginning with the letters J, K or L to register w...
Jul 28, 2021 Kansas Department of Revenue photo.
FHCHC Board votes to update mask use policy Tuesday
Flint Hills Community Health Center has updated its masking policy for visitors and staff alike. During the FHCHC Board of Directors monthly meeting Tuesday, Risk Manager Neil Dean presented an update...
Jul 27, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County added to "red" category for COVID-19 transmission; CDC advises mask use indoors -- including schools
Lyon County residents are being strongly urged to follow recent recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention due to a high level of local COVID-19 transmission. Due to the growing...
Jul 27, 2021 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
CORONAVIRUS: Johnson & Johnson vaccine to no longer be available in Lyon County after Aug. 7; Future availability unclear due to nationwide shortage
According to Lyon County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Director Jennifer Millbern, the county's supply of Johnson & Johnson vaccine is nearing its expiration date. This was the main catalys...
Jul 27, 2021 Lyon County Public Health Image.
City Commissioners to hold meeting Wednesday
Emporia City Commissioners will be holding a study session Wednesday with several key items to process. Commissioners will review a budget request coming from the Emporia Land Bank. Continued discussi...
Jul 27, 2021
Former Emporia State professor charged with rape, aggravated sex battery
A former Emporia State University professor has been charged with rape and other sexual offenses. Brice Obermeyer, 46, was arrested Monday and subsequently charged with a single count of rape, two cou...
Jul 27, 2021 Brice Obermeyer. Lyon County Jail photo.
American Red Cross prepares for crucial upcoming blood drives
With a blood supply shortage accompanied by high demand, the American Red Cross is partnering with several local organizations for some critically important blood drives coming soon. Northern Heights ...
Jul 27, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Newman Regional Health updates patient visit restrictions
With COVID-19 cases continuing and a relatively low level of hospitalizations connected to the virus, Newman Regional Health is updating its patient visit restrictions. On KVOE's Monday version of Tal...
Jul 27, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Hartford animal cruelty cases moving forward
One of two Hartford residents accused of animal cruelty in a case that came to light in May will have a hearing Wednesday. Another has a hearing early next month. Thomas Staggs has a pretrial and arra...
Jul 27, 2021 Thomas Staggs. Lyon County Jail photo.
