Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Public Health readies for Johnson & Johnson vaccine's return, upcoming Emporia Middle School clinic
Scheduling continues for students at Emporia Middle School and Emporia High School with a pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic coming May 21. The clinic will be from 9-11 am at Emporia Middle School and...
May 14, 2021
Waterlogged week ahead? Numerous rain chances in forecast
If the current weather forecast holds, get ready for a soggy six to seven days ahead. Rain chances are underway now through at least next Thursday, and TV-13 meteorologist Doug Meyers is expecting dec...
May 14, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: CDC says fully-vaccinated residents can resume activities without masks in many circumstances
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a major modification to a longstanding mitigation strategy for COVID-19. The upshot: if you’re fully vaccinated — meaning two week...
May 13, 2021
Crisis planning, financial updates main highlights from USD 251 Board meeting Wednesday
The USD 251 North Lyon County Board of Education approved a revised crisis plan for the district during its recent meeting Wednesday evening. According to Superintendent Bob Blair the revisions will n...
May 13, 2021
GRADUATION: Emporia State announces White Auditorium as alternate site in case of inclement weather
Emporia State University has announced its backup plans for spring commencement this upcoming weekend. The original game plan is to have a socially-distanced pair of graduation activities, with studen...
May 13, 2021
Lyon County Commission approves WiFi upgrade for county facilities
All Lyon County facilities will get improved wireless Internet capacity after Thursday’s County Commission action meeting. Commissioners approved an over $72,000 bid from CDW for equipment and a...
May 13, 2021
Emporia Police identifies SUV allegedly involved in hit-and-run injuring cyclist Tuesday
Emporia Police continue an investigation into an injury hit-and-run from earlier this week. Police Sgt. Lisa Hayes says officers have identified the vehicle allegedly involved in Tuesday’s incid...
May 13, 2021
2021 Denim and Diamonds fundraiser begins with sold-out BBQ Thursday
The Newman Regional Health parking lot was extremely busy Thursday with the official kickoff of the 2021 Denim and Diamonds fundraiser. The annual Denim and Diamonds BBQ was a huge success, so success...
May 13, 2021
Funeral arrangements publicized for teenagers killed in Cottonwood River crash as Emporia businesses step up to help their families
Funeral arrangements are developing for the three teenagers killed Saturday when a car went off a Lyon County road near Emporia and went upside down into the Cottonwood River. Cremation is planned for...
May 13, 2021
USD 253 organization plan changes include two interim administrators, unfilled certified and classified positions
The USD 253 Emporia Board of Education approved a reorganization plan for the district administration involving the upcoming academic year starting in July. The district will fill the assistant superi...
May 13, 2021 KVOE News file photo
