Category Archives: News
US Supreme Court affirms conviction in Osage County capital murder case
The United States Supreme Court has sided with Kansas prosecutors in a death penalty case originating out of Osage County. The high court affirmed the capital murder conviction in the case of James Kr...
Mar 24, 2020
UPDATE: Severe weather threat ends with no reports
A severe weather risk for part of the area has ended. Greenwood County was in a severe thunderstorm watch for the risk of hail and high wind, but the watch was canceled well before its original expira...
Mar 24, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Emporia PD adjusting reporting procedures
Due to coronavirus, Emporia Police are changing their on-the-street operations. Officers will respond to what Police Sgt. Lisa Sage calls basic, non-emergency calls by phone. The list includes thefts,...
Mar 24, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Despite governor's statement, Lyon County not under shelter-in-place order but local officials expect announcement this week
Stay-at-home orders are becoming more commonplace across Kansas with coronavirus continuing to spread. Despite a statement from Governor Laura Kelly saying Lyon County has a stay-at-home order current...
Mar 23, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Newman Regional Health seeking community donations of masks
With coronavirus cases expected to increase soon, Newman Regional Health is asking residents to help reduce the risk for patients and health professionals by donating sewn face masks. Business Develop...
Mar 23, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Osage County issues new restrictions for all county establishments and public gatherings
Osage County has announced a new series of restrictions pertaining to local businesses and public gatherings as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. In a news release Monday morning, the Osage County Boar...
Mar 23, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: ValuNet stops on-site technician visits until current situation eases
Broadband and utility companies have been making several adjustments for their staff as coronavirus continues to spread. Now ValuNet FIBER is halting on-site technician visits. On KVOE’s 8:05 am...
Mar 23, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: KDHE changes testing procedures, NRH and FHCHC tighten visitor restrictions
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is adjusting its criteria for testing residents for COVID-19. KDHE is trying to conserve testing capabilities and the number of tests. To that end, it i...
Mar 23, 2020
Heritage Pentecostal Church serving local area spiritually and physically this week
While school districts continue efforts to provide students with essential meals, local residents and churches are joining the efforts. Monday, Heritage Pentecostal Church began offering a week of fre...
Mar 23, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Newman visitor restrictions tighten further as we enter week three of coronavirus pandemic
Restrictions continue to tighten at Newman Regional Health Medical Partners to help protect patients from contracting coronavirus. A new set of “high restriction guidelines” was issued Mon...
Mar 23, 2020
