Category Archives: News
Crash involving semi, pickup in west Emporia sends one person to Newman Regional Health
One person has been extricated and taken to Newman Regional Health after a crash involving a semi and pickup in west Emporia on Tuesday. The crash on West US Highway 50 just west of the Graham Street ...
Feb 9, 2021
Lyon County Planning and Appeals Board to discuss comprehensive plan updates
The Lyon County Planning and Appeals Board is having its monthly meeting Wednesday evening. Two major items will lead the discussion. On KVOE’s Newsmaker segment Tuesday, Planning and Zoning and...
Feb 9, 2021
New Eli Young Band concert date announced
Emporia Granada Theatre Director Rebeca Herrera hopes the third time is the charm with bringing the Eli Young Band to town. On KVOE’s Morning Show on Tuesday, Herrera announced the new concert d...
Feb 9, 2021
Mann discusses committee assignments, executive actions and COVID-19 policy during KVOE interview
Congressman Tracey Mann is looking forward to his committee assignments. Mann replaces Roger Marshall in the House after Marshall went from the House to Senate. Mann also takes over Marshall’s o...
Feb 9, 2021
WEATHER: Monday traffic helps Tuesday situation, but cold conditions could hamper return to normal speeds
It may sound hard to believe, but our warmest air of the week is likely coming Wednesday and Thursday. That “warm-up” will only take us from the low teens Tuesday to the upper teens Wednes...
Feb 9, 2021
Travel conditions easing somewhat, but most area school districts delay classes Tuesday
Travel conditions have improved somewhat after three straight days of light snowfall across the KVOE listening area. In Emporia, major arterial streets are seasonal with some slick spots. Residential ...
Feb 9, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Osage County approaching 1,000 cases, adjusting report schedule
One area county announced a new coronavirus data set Monday. Osage County is now just under 1,000 cases after Monday’s report. Osage County now has 988 cases after adding 39 cases since Feb. 1. ...
Feb 9, 2021
Winter driving conditions will remain less than optimal overnight -- and possibly most of the week
Light snowfall and occasional freezing drizzle will continue to cause travel issues into Monday evening. The National Weather Service has extended a winter weather advisory for Lyon, Coffey, Osage and...
Feb 8, 2021
Automotive experts encouraging residents to make simple checks before driving out into bitter conditions
If you have to travel in the current wintry conditions, local automotive experts are reminding you to take a few factors into account before you do. With the sudden drop in temperatures from the upper...
Feb 8, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County reports three new cases Monday, lowest increase since late October
Lyon County saw its smallest increase in COVID-19 cases since late October Monday. Lyon County Public Health reported three new cases between Friday and Monday, the smallest increase since seven cases...
Feb 8, 2021
