Category Archives: News
Osage County Sheriff's Office begins series of public meetings on new Sheriff's Office/county jail proposal Wednesday
The first public meeting for residents of Osage County regarding the Sheriff's Office's plans to construct a new headquarters and jail was held Wednesday evening in Osage City. The meeting offered mor...
Jun 30, 2021 Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells and Lawrence Goldberg of Goldberg Group Architects speak with county residents. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Jowers ready to serve as superintendent-in-waiting of USD 386 Madison-Virgil
There is a familiar face in a new role at USD 386 Madison-Virgil as newly-appointed superintendent-in-waiting Steve Jowers officially assumes the position July 1, transitioning from former superintend...
Jun 30, 2021 Steve Jowers. USD 386 Image
CORONAVIRUS: Two new cases, no recoveries reported in Lyon County Wednesday
Active and overall coronavirus case increases continued in Lyon County Wednesday. In its midweek report, Lyon County Public Health reported two new cases since Monday bringing the overall total since ...
Jun 30, 2021 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Public Health says Delta variant demonstrates 'tale of two pandemics'
COVID-19 caseloads have been low in Lyon County for several months now, and Lyon County Public Health is hoping that trend continues. Officials have expressed concern about variant strains for several...
Jun 30, 2021 Food and Drug Administration graphic.
New sentencing date set for Emporian who pleaded no contest to parental interference in missing child case
Sentencing is coming in about a week for an Emporia woman who failed to appear at her original sentencing date for interfering with parental custody. Jessica Suzanne Downs was originally set for sente...
Jun 30, 2021 Jessica Downs. Lyon County Jail photo.
Lyon County Commission to discuss Area Agency on Aging funds, changes to fiber-to-the-home project
Money matters -- in a variety of categories -- will lead the Lyon County Commission's action meeting Thursday. Julie Govert Walter will present the North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging budge...
Jun 30, 2021 KVOE News file photo .
CORONAVIRUS: SNAP benefits extended
Families receiving emergency food assistance through the Kansas Department for Children and Families will see those benefits expanded. This week, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly authorized an emergency al...
Jun 30, 2021 USDA graphic
Flint Hills Community Health Center adds behavioral health specialist
Flint Hills Community Health Center has a new behavioral health specialist. Viridian Reyes Coria obtained her bachelor's degree from Emporia State, majoring in sociology with a minor in crime and deli...
Jun 30, 2021 Viridian Reyes Coria. Flint Hills Community Health Center photo.
WEATHER: Risk of flooding to continue into early Thursday
Urban and small stream flood advisories have ended, but the risk of flooding remains. Flood advisories had impacted several area counties -- Coffey, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee -- for much of Wednesda...
Jun 30, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Local fireworks stands well stocked and ready to meet local needs as Fourth of July fast approaches
Everyone is gearing up for the Fourth of July this weekend and local fireworks stands are ready to meet the booming demand for fireworks this year. According to Erin Rodriguez of Riley's Fireworks, th...
Jun 29, 2021 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
