Category Archives: News
Lyon County Commission approves purchase of protective vests for Lyon County Jail during weekly session Thursday
A new equipment purchase for the Lyon County Jail highlighted a brief agenda for Lyon County Commissioners Thursday morning. The commission approved the purchase of 30 new protective vests for jail st...
Sep 24, 2020
Man challenging conviction on teen sex abuse charges set for trial in December
Derek Gormly will continue to fight his sentence for illegal sexual activity with a teenager in front of a jury later this year. During a pre-trial conference in Lyon County District Court Wednesday, ...
Sep 24, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Recent Lyon County infection trends moving in right direction
Recent numbers from Lyon County Public Health have indicated positive developments on the local COVID-19 recovery effort, and Emergency Preparedness Director Jennifer Millbern agreed on KVOE’s N...
Sep 24, 2020
Future of Free at 3 giveaway, new Rescue Mission home among Talk of Emporia discussion points
Word should be coming soon on whether Abundant Harvest can resume its popular Free at 3 food giveaway. Director Lee Alderman says Abundant Harvest has given out roughly $20,000 worth of food per week ...
Sep 24, 2020
Abnormally dry conditions return to Lyon County, most surrounding counties
Not surprisingly, the US Drought Monitor says most of the KVOE listening area is now officially drier than normal. Abnormally dry conditions cover most of Lyon County, as well as all of Coffey County,...
Sep 24, 2020
Peter Pan Park splash pad closing for season Sunday evening
With an increase in temperatures leading into the weekend, the Peter Pan Park splash pad will likely be a busy place the next few days. Temperatures will likely approach 90 Friday and could go above 9...
Sep 24, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Governor announces new business PPE program, revised policies for driver's licenses and vehicle registrations
Governor Laura Kelly made two announcements on the COVID-19 relief effort Wednesday. One involves a new program to help businesses get personal protective equipment if prior orders have been delayed o...
Sep 24, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: USD 253 Board of Education approves increase in number of in-person students at secondary level Wednesday
USD 253 Emporia Public Schools will be taking the next step in integrating more students into in-person classes at the secondary level by the end of this month. The action comes following a recommenda...
Sep 24, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County sees five new cases, another drop in active cases Wednesday
For the second straight weekday, Lyon County had a slight increase in new COVID-19 case coupled with a notable decline in the number of active cases. Lyon County Public Health reported five new cases ...
Sep 23, 2020
KDOT Aviation grant and presentation from social justice group highlight Emporia City Commission meeting Wednesday
Work could begin next year on expansion efforts for the Emporia Municipal Airport if the Kansas Department of Transportation approves. During the Emporia City Commission study session Wednesday, Publi...
Sep 23, 2020
