Category Archives: News
Lyon County Commissioners entertaining possible partnership for future business expansion
A new business venture is in the works in Lyon County aiming to improve the local economy. During the Lyon County Commission’s weekly action session, Thursday morning, Ronald and Judy McCoy appr...
Sep 07, 2020
Sentencings coming Tuesday in pair of Lyon County sex misconduct cases
Sentencing is coming Tuesday for two people accused of sexual misconduct in two separate cases in Lyon County District Court. German Diaz, 20, will face sentencing at 9 am. In July, Diaz pleaded to a ...
Sep 07, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Emporia Public Schools announces plan for free student meals; other districts already underway
Thanks to recent action by the US Department of Agriculture, schoolchildren can have their meals at no cost to their parents through the rest of the calendar year. Last week, USDA announced its plans ...
Sep 07, 2020
Road construction ramping up in, around Council Grove
Construction work on a state highway and a federal highway is stepping up in Council Grove. The city says drivers on Kansas Highway 177 and US Highway 56 can expect delays with construction and repair...
Sep 07, 2020
Update on back-to-school plan to highlight USD 252 board meeting
The Southern Lyon County board has several updates coming during its regular board meeting Wednesday night. Leading the conversation will be a status report on the back-to-school plan in light of the ...
Sep 07, 2020
USD 251 board fielding enrollment update before discussing potential land acquisition
Enrollment and land matters will lead Wednesday’s meeting for the USD 251 North Lyon County Board of Education. The North Lyon County board will get an enrollment update as well as a finance and...
Sep 07, 2020
Are the pressures placed on sexual assault victims too much? Local experts offer insight into daunting question
Last month, KVOE reported on the death of noted sexual assault survivor and victim advocate Daisy Coleman and how her passing had sparked additional conversations on the topic of support for sexual as...
Sep 06, 2020
USD 243 Superintendent notes proper planning as key factor in strong start to 2020-21 school year
One week in and the school year is already exceeding the expectations of USD 243 Superintendent Corey Reese. Reese joined KVOE’s morning show last week and updated operations at Lebo Waverly sch...
Sep 06, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Ongoing increase in Lyon County cases has Public Health drawing attention -- again -- to non-congregate housing
Recent trends in coronavirus activity have Lyon County Public Health urging residents to consider using non-congregate housing if they qualify. Emergency Preparedness Director Jennifer Millbern says i...
Sep 05, 2020
Small fires along Americus Road, near Olpe put out quickly
Emporia firefighters put out a small grass fire on the west edge of town Saturday. The fire developed along Road G, or Americus Road, in the 1800 block and was reported shortly before 11 am. Fire Capt...
Sep 05, 2020
