Category Archives: News
USD 251 Superintendent praises students and staff for strong start to school year
Yet another area school district is getting off to a good start. UD 251 North Lyon County Superintendent Bob Blair joined KVOE’s morning show as part of an ongoing series of updates on the 2020-...
Sep 02, 2020
Walk-through temperature scanners one of many tools used to combat COVID-19 in Emporia Public Schools
As the school year gets underway for USD 253 Emporia, the district is equipped with a new tool to help detect potential COVID-19 cases before they get too far into school buildings. During its Jul. 8 ...
Sep 02, 2020
Forero files motion to dismiss charges related to Memorial Day weekend chase
A motion to dismiss a criminal case in an alleged law enforcement pursuit over the Memorial Day weekend is now being reviewed. The defense for Joshua Forero made that request at a hearing Monday. A ru...
Sep 02, 2020
Ruling on motion to withdraw plea in 2018 chase possible Thursday
A motion to withdraw a plea in a 2018 chase is on the Lyon County District Court docket for Thursday. In July, 30-year-old Chelsea Brooks pleaded no contest to a single count of assault on a law enfor...
Sep 02, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Commission will discuss whether to extend disaster declaration at Thursday meeting
Lyon County commissioners will discuss whether to consider extending the county’s current disaster declaration relating to coronavirus response. The County Commission action meeting starts at 9 ...
Sep 02, 2020
School year begins for USD 253 Emporia
After much anticipation and discussion, USD 253 Emporia finally begins its academic year. Classes are now underway after a summer full of lengthy board meetings on how best to start the year in light ...
Sep 02, 2020
Grant funding, Fanestil bonds among agenda items for Emporia City Commission
Emporia city commissioners have an action session Wednesday afternoon with a range of topics to discuss. Commissioners may finalize plans to distribute Community Development Block Grant funds through ...
Sep 02, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Eight new cases and 19 recoveries reported in Lyon County; active case number now at 84
Lyon County saw a large decrease in its number of active COVID-19 cases Tuesday. Lyon County Public Health reported eight new cases with 19 recoveries. The active caseload has dropped from 95 to 84. T...
Sep 01, 2020
Private ceremony coming to honor the life of former ESU administrator Harry Stephens
Funeral arrangements have been announced for a former ESU administrator who passed away this past weekend. A private graveside service is coming for Harry Stephens, the former Emporia State dean of st...
Sep 01, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Greenwood County Hospital enacts no-visit policy; appointment-only access to courthouse
In separate moves Tuesday, Greenwood County officials restricted access to the courthouse and the county hospital in light of coronavirus increases. Several offices inside the Greenwood County Courtho...
Sep 01, 2020
