Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Public Health re-emphasizing proper mask care
Since the coronavirus pandemic started, cloth masks have been visible in just about every setting. But are those masks being properly cared for? Flint Hills Community Health Center Chief Operating Off...
Oct 12, 2020
Newman Regional Health leaders urging residents to get flu shots after successful drive-through clinic
Nearly a week after holding a drive-through flu shot clinic, administrators at Newman Regional Health are pleased with how smoothly things went. Hospital Director of Outpatient Services and Newman Med...
Oct 12, 2020
Small grass fires develop Sunday
The combination of warmth and wind — temperatures in the 80s and wind gusts in the 30 mph range — led to some small grass fires in Lyon County on Sunday. A trio of small spot fires develop...
Oct 12, 2020
WEATHER: Very high fire danger in place Monday after windy overnight period
High winds wreaked havoc across parts of south-central Kansas overnight, but that didn’t happen across the KVOE listening area. Gusts at the Emporia Municipal Airport have been as high 51 mph ju...
Oct 12, 2020
SOS continues to educate community amid Domestic Violence Awareness Month
As October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, representatives of SOS are doing all they can to educate the local community on the effects of violence within the home. SOS Child Victim Advocate Asha...
Oct 11, 2020
Emporia Community Foundation Director previews Match Day 2020
If you haven’t already heard, the seventh annual Emporia Community Foundation Match Day is quickly approaching. This year’s Match Day is taking place Nov. 16 and will benefit 23 different ...
Oct 11, 2020
Single vehicle accident leads to power outage in east Emporia; Power now fully restored
A single-vehicle accident was the cause of a widespread power outage in east Emporia Sunday morning. According to Emporia Police Officer Reagen McClellan, a pickup truck hauling a camper was traveling...
Oct 11, 2020
Reminder for voters, registration deadline is 5 pm Tuesday
If you haven’t yet registered to vote in the upcoming general election you’re quickly running out of time to do so. The deadline to register is Tuesday at 5 pm. Voters can register either ...
Oct 11, 2020
Front Porch Music Fest held in Emporia this weekend
Emporia’s first Front Porch Music Fest brought music, food, and fun for all ages this past Saturday. Your browser does not support the audio element. From 12-8 p.m., four porches rotated musical...
Oct 11, 2020
Annual .5K fundraiser for Camp Alexander a success
The annual .5K for Camp Alexander helped successfully raise funds to give scholarships to kids who may not have otherwise been able to attend camp. The event included a .5 kilometer walk, minnow races...
Oct 11, 2020
