Category Archives: News
Traffic stop leads to arrest of Vassar man in Osage County Thursday
A Vassar man has been arrested on drug charges following an afternoon traffic stop in Osage County Thursday According to Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells, shortly after 3:30 pm Thursday, a Sheriffs De...
Apr 30, 2021
Bolin set to retire at school year's end
Come June, USD 253 Emporia Assistant Superintendent of Human Relations Kelly Bolin will be ending her 30 plus career in education. During the USD 253 Board meeting Wednesday evening, the board accepte...
Apr 29, 2021
One week later: County Commission Chairman/Public Health discuss end of county mask mandate
Just a week after Lyon County Commissioners chose to end the county-wide mask mandate, commission chair Rollie Martin says the feedback has been highly positive so far. Martin spoke with KVOE News fol...
Apr 29, 2021
Lyon County Commission approves conditional use permit for new communications tower Thursday
A new communications tower is coming to southeast Lyon County following the Lyon County Commission’s weekly action session Thursday. Commissioners unanimously approved a conditional use permit f...
Apr 29, 2021
Two hospitalized after pickup hits semi trailer -- twice -- at Emporia's I-35 roundabout
Two people were hurt and transported for medical treatment after a wreck in far west Emporia on Thursday. The crash happened shortly before 1 pm on the Interstate 35 roundabout connecting the highway ...
Apr 29, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Public Health prepares for high school vaccinations
Officials at Lyon County Public Health are pleased they can get COVID-19 vaccines to high school students soon. Plans are finalizing for clinics May 7 at Emporia High and USD 251 North Lyon County. On...
Apr 29, 2021
NRH board addresses psychiatric patient medical needs during monthly board meeting
Newman Regional Health’s Board of Trustees approved a measure that could help pyschiatric patients in the hospital’s emergency room during its meeting Wednesday. Chief Executive Officer Bo...
Apr 29, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Veterans Affairs brings pop-up vaccination clinic to Emporia
Area veterans rolled up their sleeves to get COVID-19 vaccines — as did some spouses and caregivers — as part of a special event organized by the Veterans Affairs Eastern Kansas Health Sys...
Apr 29, 2021
Tyson Fresh Meats bringing curbside food pantry to Emporia's Abundant Harvest
Abundant Harvest is offering another way for people to get food if they need it. Tyson Fresh Meats is offering a curbside food pantry at Abundant Harvest, 1028 Whittier, starting May 11. This will be ...
Apr 29, 2021
Ballot filling out for Olpe City Council candidates
Two of Olpe’s three City Council incumbents have now filed for re-election after paperwork was filed this week. Leslie Farr filed Wednesday, joining Rick Jones who had filed earlier this month. ...
Apr 29, 2021
