Category Archives: News
Americus mayor files for re-election
Americus Mayor Dustin Wright has filed for re-election. Wright is currently the only person on the ballot for that position. Americus also has two City Council positions up for election. Those are cur...
Apr 17, 2021
Newman Regional Health board to discuss equipment purchase in special session
The Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees has a special meeting Monday for equipment matters. The board will meet at 11:45 am to discuss a capital outlay that would replace the current nurse call s...
Apr 17, 2021
Osage County wreck results in suspected serious injuries for one driver
A Lyndon man was involved in a wreck that led to potentially serious injuries for another driver Friday. The wreck happened near 197th and Berryton Road in northeast Osage County shortly after noon. T...
Apr 17, 2021
Party for the Planet coming Sunday
A lot of activities will be available to area families as part of the David Traylor Zoo’s Party for the Planet on Sunday. Education Coordinator Dehlia Sutton says the event is always connected t...
Apr 17, 2021
Dr. Caron Daugherty chosen as next president of Flint Hills Technical College
Flint Hills Technical College has chosen its next leader. During a special meeting of the FHTC Board Friday, the board officially approved a contract for Dr. Caron Daugherty to serve as the college...
Apr 16, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Five new cases reported in Lyon County; Public Health adjusts county death count
Lyon County closed out the work week with a decrease in active COVID-19 cases and a decrease in the county’s death count. The death count dipped Friday from 85 to 84 as according to Emergency Pr...
Apr 16, 2021
Triple organ procurement gives gift of life to four
As part of donate life month, Newman Regional Health is proudly touting a recent procedure that allowed four individuals to receive the gift of life just last week. Last Saturday, Newman performed its...
Apr 16, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Public Health considers vaccination adjustments with sharply lower appointment numbers this week
Lyon County Public Health and community partners are urging residents to take advantage of COVID-19 vaccination options, and the Flint Hills Community Health Center is concerned about both an ongoing ...
Apr 16, 2021
Emporia moves closer to adjusted policy making housing developments easier to begin
Over the past three months, KVOE News has told you about the city of Emporia’s official efforts to alleviate the city’s ongoing housing crisis through certain policy changes. The situation...
Apr 16, 2021
Osage County deputies arrest child trafficking suspect
Osage County authorities say they have arrested a Missouri man on suspicion of child trafficking. Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells says investigators have been conducting an ongoing investigation into...
Apr 16, 2021
