Category Archives: News
Area avoids grass fires Wednesday despite high winds
The very high grass fire danger evident all week did not materialize Wednesday like it did Monday or Tuesday despite winds approaching severe thunderstorm level in Lyon County. Winds gusted as high as...
Dec 24, 2020
Investigation underway following destructive house fire in southeast Emporia
Emporia fire is currently investigating the cause of a fire that caused significant damage to a home in southeast Emporia Wednesday evening. According to Emporia Battalion Chief Bill Harmon, crews wer...
Dec 24, 2020
Winner named in Kari's Christmas Ring for Kids; fundraiser generates almost $4,400 for SOS
The winner has been named in the annual Kari’s Christmas Ring for Kids event benefiting SOS. Deb Miller was chosen as part of a special on-air drawing on KVOE and KVOE.com on Wednesday. KariR...
Dec 23, 2020
Lyon County Commission finalizes public health contract Wednesday
Lyon County and Flint Hills Community Health Center have formally approved the county’s public health contract. County Commissioners approved the contract Wednesday morning during their weekly a...
Dec 23, 2020
'We Need to Talk' local experts encourage adults to not let societal stigmas discourage open communication regarding depression and suicide
No matter our age, no matter our race and no matter our gender we cannot be afraid to openly discuss the topics of depression and suicide. Three local mental health professionals all shared this opini...
Dec 23, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County adds 58 new cases, two deaths; active cases at lowest point since Oct. 28
New coronavirus cases went up more than they did for this past weekend in Lyon County’s most recent reporting period, but the increase tracks along with recent numbers. New cases went up 58 betw...
Dec 23, 2020
Evergy urging customers to be aware of ongoing scam effort
Scammers are at it again and this time they’re targeting customers of Evergy. According to a recent news release from the utility, several customers have reported receiving calls from individual...
Dec 23, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Health Officer, Governor Kelly note slowdown in caseload
Lyon County Health Officer Renee Hively says the county’s coronavirus tracking data is showing a downward trend — finally. Your browser does not support the audio element. Lyon County had ...
Dec 23, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Flint Hills Community Health Center, Lyon County Public Health receive 'box of hope' with Moderna vaccines
Frontline healthcare workers at Flint Hills Community Health Center and Lyon County Public Health are now getting vaccinated for coronavirus. On KVOE’s Morning Show on Wednesday, Health Officer ...
Dec 23, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Governor changes leadership at Labor Department
There is another change to Governor Laura Kelly’s administration. Labor Department Deputy Secretary Brett Flachsbarth is now Acting Secretary, replacing Ryan Wright. Flachsbarth joined the depar...
Dec 23, 2020
