Category Archives: News
Area currently clear of VSV
A vesicular stomatitis outbreak has expanded to 24 Kansas counties, but it appears the area situation is stabilizing or waning. Two weeks ago, Lyon County had three confirmed cases and two suspect or ...
Aug 09, 2020
Fort Riley man hurt in Saturday's crash near Bushong
Lyon County deputies say a 19-year-old Fort Riley man crashed outside Bushong and was taken to Newman Regional Health for treatment afterward Saturday. Deputy Zach Shafer says deputies, Kansas Highway...
Aug 09, 2020
Despite adjustments, La Grind provides sense of normality to cycling community
LaGrind took place Sunday, to the relief of all involved. Organizer Matt Brown says he was glad the event could take place, given the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Your browser does not support the au...
Aug 09, 2020
Heat advisory reissued for Lyon, most surrounding counties Sunday
Another steamy day is in store across most of the KVOE listening area. For the second straight day, Lyon, Coffey, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties are in a heat advisory from 1-8 pm. For the secon...
Aug 09, 2020
Small earthquake confirmed at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
The Kansas Geological Survey confirms a small earthquake had its epicenter at the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve recently. The Geological Survey says a magnitude 2.2 quake happened shortly after ...
Aug 09, 2020
Four-car wreck in Kansas City sends Waverly man to hospital
A Coffey County man received medical attention after a multi-vehicle crash in the Kansas City metropolitan area Saturday. Four vehicles were involved in the collision at the junction of Interstate 35 ...
Aug 09, 2020
USDA: Ag land values steady nationwide, declining in Kansas
Ag land values are holding constant across the country, according to USDA Deputy Chief Economist Cindy Nickerson. Your browser does not support the audio element. Ag land values may be steady nationwi...
Aug 09, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Trump signs four executive orders as part of relief package
President Donald Trump signed multiple executive actions one day after coronavirus relief negotiations fell apart in Congress. Trump on Saturday signed a memorandum that is supposed to provide $400 a ...
Aug 08, 2020
Swather damaged by fire
Nobody was hurt when a piece of farm equipment caught fire about 10 miles northeast of Emporia on Saturday. Lyon County District 4, or Emporia Fire's rural unit, joined forces with District 2, or Alle...
Aug 08, 2020
Wreck outside Bushong sends one man to Newman Regional Health for treatment
One person was hurt in a crash in northwest Lyon County on Saturday, but the situation could have turned out worse than it did. Lyon County deputies, Kansas Highway Patrol troopers and Emporia/Lyon Co...
Aug 08, 2020
