Category Archives: News
TEST Bridge near Saffordville closed until further notice
The Chase County Highway Department has closed a bridge northwest of Saffordville. The Sheriff's Office has announced the closure affecting a bridge on Z Road between 270th and 280th Roads, or about s...
May 21, 2021
REPORT: USD 251 reiterates commitment to discrimination-free learning environment after report indicating sexual harassment against student
A report says a North Lyon County eighth-grade student was sexually harassed for saying she was a lesbian during a bus ride home earlier this year. The report from Kansas Association of School Boards ...
May 21, 2021
WEATHER: Ten years after devastating tornado, Reading demonstrates community strength
“It was quite an evening.” That was the initial response Reading Mayor Todd Hensley had on KVOE’s Morning Show on Wednesday with the 10-year anniversary of a devastating EF-3 tornado...
May 21, 2021
WEATHER: Lyon County road network almost totally open after flooding; more light rain falls Thursday
Once again, Lyon County had light rainfall on a day where heavy rain was a concern. The KVOE studios got 0.25 inches of rainfall Thursday. Other totals: *Emporia Municipal Airport: 0.19 inches*Ninth a...
May 21, 2021
Sunday's tornado siren incident to see more discussion next week
Sunday’s situation where Lyon County sets off the tornado warning sirens without a warning from the National Weather Service is a rare occurrence, and officials with both entities will meet next...
May 21, 2021
Deck issues lead to bridge closure near Saffordville
The Chase County Highway Department has closed a bridge northwest of Saffordville. The Sheriff’s Office has announced the closure affecting a bridge on Z Road between 270th and 280th Roads, or a...
May 21, 2021
WEATHER: Flash flood watch for Lyon, several neighboring counties canceled 10 hours early
The threat of flooding through early Friday morning has apparently diminished for Lyon County and several neighboring counties. The National Weather Service had put out a flash flood watch for Lyon, C...
May 21, 2021
Lyon County Fairgrounds hosts drive-thru Keep it a Safe Summer event Thursday evening
Traffic was constant at the Lyon County Fairgrounds Thursday evening for a beloved annual event with a bit of a change this year. The 2021 Keep it a Safe Summer event made its triumphant return after ...
May 20, 2021
WEATHER: Urban and small stream flood advisory for parts of Osage County overlaps flash flood watch for Lyon, several neighboring counties
With a flash flood watch in place for much of the KVOE listening area, parts of that area are now designated for an urban and small stream flood advisory. The alert involves northwest Osage County, in...
May 20, 2021
Hundreds turn up for 2021 KVOE Listener Appreciation BBQ Thursday
KVOE listeners received a serving of gratitude and hamburgers Thursday thanks to KVOE and Mark II Lumber. The annual KVOE Listener Appreciation BBQ took place outside of Mark II Lumber in the late mor...
May 20, 2021
