Category Archives: News
Lyon County rape suspect has plea hearing Thursday
A hearing in a local rape case is taking place in Lyon County District Court on Thursday. German Diaz is facing one rape count for alleged sexual activity against a 13-year-old this past January. Diaz...
Jul 23, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Emporia National Education Association chapter develops petition to delay school reopening
The Emporia chapter of the National Education Association is pushing for the start of the 2020-21 academic year to be pushed back. During the public comment portion of the USD 253 Board of Education&#...
Jul 23, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: USD 253 continuing to piece together plan for 2020-21 school year
“We’re looking for a better tomorrow.” Those were the words of USD 253 Superintendent Kevin Case during a special board of education work session Wednesday evening regarding the dist...
Jul 23, 2020
Man airlifted after ATV crash in Allen
One person was airlifted for medical treatment after a crash in Allen on Wednesday. Emporia/Lyon County EMS, Allen-Admire District 2 first responders and Lyon County deputies responded to 105 East Fif...
Jul 22, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Public Health reports eighth death, 10 new cases
Lyon County Public Health has confirmed an eighth death due to coronavirus. Public Health says the victim was a white woman in her 90s. Further details will not be announced. The death came a month af...
Jul 22, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: School districts mulling direction after State Board of Education decision on delaying school
School districts now have the choice on whether to start their fall semesters in August, September or later. On a 5-5 vote, the Kansas State Board of Education essentially turned down Governor Laura K...
Jul 22, 2020
CORONAIVRUS: City commissioners working to develop effective disbursal process for COVID-19 relief funds
Emporia City Commissioners are working to develop a strategy for disbursing Community Development Block Grant funding in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As KVOE has reported recently, the city of E...
Jul 22, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: State Board members split on Governor Kelly's executive order to delay opening of school
The State Board of Education was evenly split Wednesday on whether to approve Governor Laura Kelly’s executive order delaying the start of school to September. Ultimately, the board voted 5-5 on...
Jul 22, 2020
Flooded Lyon County roads reopen
Good news for Lyon County drivers affected by road closures after heavy rainfall earlier this week. All the roads closed due to water have reopened, according to the Lyon County Highway Department. Ro...
Jul 22, 2020
Lyon County Commission Third District candidates appear on KVOE Candidate Forum
Tuesday’s KVOE Candidate Forum featuring the Lyon County Commission Third District dealt in large part with experience, budgets and zoning. Incumbent Rollie Martin is seeking his fourth term in ...
Jul 22, 2020
