Category Archives: News
WEATHER: Entire listening area under heat warnings through Friday evening
The heat is on in the KVOE listening area and its not going anywhere any time soon. In fact, the National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for Lyon, Coffey, Morris, Osage and Wabau...
Jul 29, 2021 Air temperatures in the upper 90s Wednesday could be topped Thursday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
From lease to purchase? Newman Regional Health, CrossWinds to begin talks on 1000 Lincoln address
Here soon, administrative teams from Newman Regional Health and CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness will start meeting to discuss plans for the current CrossWinds headquarters location. Newman Regional...
Jul 29, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia Main Street nearing 30th anniversary celebration
A lot has changed since Emporia Main Street was founded in 1991, and Main Street is celebrating its history and path forward with big events Friday. Main Street Director Casey Woods says things have e...
Jul 29, 2021 Emporia Main Street graphic.
Poltergeists highlight one of Lyon County History Center's newest projects
The premiere of several new activities and exhibits is making it a busy and exciting time for the Lyon County History Center. The Lyon County History Center will be offering ghostly experiences when t...
Jul 29, 2021 People will be able to get their own taste of paranormal investigation this fall. Photo courtesy of flinthillsparanormal.com
Former Emporia Tyson plant maintenance manager sentenced to prison after wire fraud plea
A former plant maintenance manager at Emporia's Tyson Fresh Meats facility will go to prison after pleading to wire fraud. David John Ranger was sentenced Wednesday to 27 months in prison, followed by...
Jul 29, 2021 Kansas Courts graphic.
Thomas Staggs requests jury trial as animal cruelty case continues
One of two Hartford residents accused of animal cruelty in a case that came to light this past spring is now set for a pretrial hearing next month. Thomas Staggs, 56, pleaded not guilty to the 17 misd...
Jul 29, 2021 Thomas Staggs. Lyon County Jail photo.
Heat advisories extended for Lyon, most surrounding counties; Chase, Greenwood counties now in heat warning
The National Weather Service is extending a heat advisory for Lyon and most surrounding counties through 9 pm Friday. A heat alert has been upgraded for two neighboring counties. Chase and Greenwood c...
Jul 29, 2021 National Weather Service graphic.
CORONAVIRUS: Governor adjusts mask policy with guidance on school plans coming soon
Given the increased presence of the COVID-19 delta variant and new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention earlier this week, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is now changing statewide...
Jul 29, 2021 Kansas Governor Laura Kelly speaks during a news conference Tuesday on updated COVID-19 mask policy at the state level. Office of the Kansas Governor screenshot.
USD 253 Board approves mitigation policies for coming school year Wednesday evening
USD 253 students and staff will be back in person for the coming school year, however, mask use and other mitigation strategies will be present as well. The USD 253 Board voted 4-2 Wednesday evening t...
Jul 28, 2021 USD 253 Board of Education members weigh their options of COVID-19 mitigation for the coming school year. Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
HEAT: Southwest Power Pool asks utilities to conserve energy; Evergy, 4 Rivers offer conservation tips for customers
The Southwest Power Pool is asking member utilities for energy conservation across the central third of the country as the current heat wave ratchets up. The SPP, which came to national prominence dur...
Jul 28, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
