Category Archives: News
Mask orders on the rise across Kansas as governor's face covering protocol takes effect Wednesday
Numerous counties across the state are now on board when it comes to mask use policies as Governor Laura Kelly’s new face covering protocol is now in effect. Wednesday, the governor released a m...
Nov 25, 2020
Former Emporia superintendent to receive full complement of salary and benefits -- plus $10,000 lump sum -- as part of separation agreement
He may no longer be connected to the district, but former superintendent Kevin Case will be paid as if he was still leading USD 253 Emporia through the end of the academic year. As part of the settlem...
Nov 25, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County active caseload drops by 160, but new cases jump by 180 in Wednesday report
Perhaps the only bit of good news in Lyon County Public Health’s latest update on coronavirus numbers is a big dip in active cases. The active caseload dropped from 723 to 563 after 311 patients...
Nov 25, 2020
Lyon County chooses Health Center for public health contract, delays action on zoning regulations
Lyon County commissioners scheduled a couple of big items as part of their action meeting Wednesday. One was approved, while the other will need further discussion later. Commissioners postponed a dec...
Nov 25, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Masks recommended at family Thanksgiving gatherings under certain circumstances
Dr. Anthony Fauci is asking you to mask up this Thanksgiving if you’re having a family gathering and you don’t know whether your guests have coronavirus or have been exposed. Lyon County P...
Nov 25, 2020
Monday is next Lyon County deadline for vehicle tag renewals and registrations
The latest vehicle tag deadline is coming early next week. Lyon County Treasurer Sharon Gaede says the deadline is Monday for people with last names beginning in the letters T, V or W. Residents need ...
Nov 25, 2020
Moderate drought expands, now covers almost full KVOE listening area
Moderate rain totals from this past weekend did nothing to help the area drought situation. The US Drought Monitor released its weekly map Wednesday instead of doing so on Thanksgiving. The map now ha...
Nov 25, 2020
Light rain totals commonplace Tuesday night
Residents hoping for a repeat of Saturday’s rainfall may be disappointed by Tuesday’s totals. The KVOE studios picked up 0.20 inches of rainfall, while the Emporia Municipal Airport got 0....
Nov 25, 2020
Newland family lights up David Traylor Zoo during 15th annual Happy Holidaze event
Once again the David Traylor Zoo is beaming brightly in downtown Emporia following the annual Happy Holidaze lighting ceremony Tuesday evening. Over 10,000 feet of lights strung throughout the zoo wer...
Nov 25, 2020
KSHSAA Board of Directors votes to proceed with winter sports seasons
The Kansas State High School Activities Association Board of Directors has voted to allow High School and Middle School competitions during the month of December. Last Week the KSHSAA Executive Board ...
Nov 24, 2020
