Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: Free tests now inside Anderson Building through January
Free coronavirus testing moves inside the Fairgrounds Anderson Building on Monday. Since Dec. 18, the free tests through GoGetTested.com and WellHealth Management have taken place outside the Anderson...
Jan 04, 2021
Marshall, three Kansas Republican Representatives to challenge presidential election results
Recently sworn-in Kansas Senator Roger Marshall is among a group of Republican Senators formally challenging the presidential election. Marshall signed on to an effort led by Texas Senator Ted Cruz to...
Jan 04, 2021
Lyon and most surrounding counties placed in dense fog advisory through Monday morning
Thick fog may be rolling into the KVOE listening area late Sunday through early Monday. The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory for Lyon, Coffey, Osage and Wabaunsee counties from...
Jan 03, 2021
Bridge construction along Lyon-Morris County line set to begin Tuesday
A significant and lengthy bridge construction project is set to begin in the KVOE listening area this week. The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced bridge construction will be taking pla...
Jan 03, 2021
37th Optimist Club Christmas tree fundraiser generates $7,500
The 2020 Flint Hills Optimist Club Christmas tree fundraiser may have been the club’s best so far. Despite some minor adjustments due to the COVID-19 pandemic, club member Bob Burnheide says the...
Jan 03, 2021
WEATHER: Road conditions improving; caution still advised due to some seasonal conditions
City and county road crews have been hard at work to improve road conditions following Friday’s snow and ice accumulations across the area. However; travel conditions may still be a bit problema...
Jan 03, 2021
Area included in dense fog advisory
Thick fog is possible across the KVOE listening area into Sunday morning. The National Weather Service has issued dense fog advisories for Lyon and surrounding counties that run until 9 am Sunday. Fog...
Jan 03, 2021
LIEAP application window opens Monday for LIEAP energy assistance program
Starting Monday, applications will be accepted for the state’s Low-Income Energy Assistance Program. Commonly known as LIEAP, the program offers a yearly benefit for qualifying households needin...
Jan 02, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Newman Regional Health, Flint Hills Community Health Care gauging vaccine interest at other healthcare locations; state distribution last in country
As the state of Kansas struggles with vaccine distribution — at least according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — Emporia’s main medical facilities say they are bra...
Jan 02, 2021
Execution date reinstated for Melvern woman
The Melvern woman facing execution for killing a Missourian over 15 years ago is once again slated for death. Late last month, a federal judge vacated an execution date for Jan. 12 in the case of Lisa...
Jan 02, 2021
