Category Archives: News
2020 school year off to a good start for USD 252 Southern Lyon County
“So far, so good,” said USD 252 Superintendent Mike Argabright when asked his feelings on the start of the 2020 school year in Southern Lyon County. Argabright was one of the latest area s...
Sep 01, 2020
One to Newman following single-vehicle accident near Americus Tuesday
A Council Grove man was hospitalized following an accident north of Americus Tuesday morning. Lyon County Sheriff’s Deputies, Americus First Responders and Emporia Fire responded to the 2500 blo...
Sep 01, 2020
Attorney General Schmidt warns Kansans to use caution when directing disaster relief donations
September is National Disaster Preparedness Month, and Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt says many scammers are using this as an opportunity to profit from the generosity of others. Schmidt says t...
Sep 01, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Increases in cases, close contacts per case have Public Health concerned about revisiting restrictions
From March 22, when coronavirus officially came to Lyon County, to June 1, the county had 430 confirmed cases. It has had another 440 cases logged between June 1 and Aug. 31. On KVOE’s Newsmaker...
Sep 01, 2020
Curbit's future in question as recycling market remains soft
Emporia city leaders have expressed some concerns about the future of the city’s curbside recycling program, also known as Curbit. The concern isn’t about the program’s use. On KVOE&...
Sep 01, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Governor encourages county election officials to tap CARES Act funding for mail ballot drop boxes
Governor Laura Kelly is encouraging county election officials to enhance vote security by getting as many extra ballot drop boxes as possible. The governor says counties can use federal CARES Act fund...
Sep 01, 2020
Rainfall scattered, totals varied across area
Light to moderate rain came from showers and storms early Tuesday. The KVOE studios had 0.40 inches of rain, while the Emporia Municipal Airport had 0.24 inches. Other totals: *Tenth and Weaver: 0.25 ...
Sep 01, 2020
Pair of Emporians hospitalized after crash in northwest Lyon County
Two Emporians crashed between Americus and Bushong early Tuesday and were hospitalized as a result. Lyon County Deputy Justin Carr says the wreck in the 2800 block of Road F, four miles north of Ameri...
Sep 01, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: 15 new cases reported in Lyon County over weekend; active caseload now at 95
Lyon County saw 15 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend according to public health’s daily update Monday. The active case number now stands 95 with the total number of cases now at 870. Eight new...
Aug 31, 2020
Arrest count now at five in Eureka murder
A fifth person has been arrested as the investigation continues into the murder of a Eureka man. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says a 15-year-old male from Scott City was arrested Monday afternoo...
Aug 31, 2020
