Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: Health officials urge caution as heat increases and COVID cases trend down
In a week where coronavirus case numbers have been fluctuating along with outside temperatures, Lyon County Public Health Nurse Melissa Smith joined KVOE’s Morning Show Friday to discuss some tr...
Jun 12, 2020
UPDATE: 'Active investigation' continues after reported shooting early Friday in Emporia
Details are sparse after a reported shooting incident in the Emporia city limits. Police Capt. Dave DeVries says a 35-year-old woman was taken to Newman Regional Health with a reported gunshot wound. ...
Jun 12, 2020
No transports following two-vehicle accident in central Emporia
Inattentive driving was the cause of a two-vehicle collision in central Emporia Thursday evening. Emporia Police and emergency crews responded to 1200 West 12th Avenue, in front of Newman Regional Hea...
Jun 12, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Governor unveils new state-wide testing strategy
Kansas has now developed a statewide testing strategy to continue combating COVID-19. Governor Laura Kelly rolled out the new strategy during her second weekly press conference Thursday afternoon. Acc...
Jun 11, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County reports four new cases
Four new COVID-19 cases have been identified by Lyon County Public Health in Thursday’s update. This brings the total number of positive and probable positive cases to 463. One new recovery is a...
Jun 11, 2020
ValuNet FIBER announces merger plan with Cable One/Sparklight
Pending final approval by its investors, ValuNet FIBER has agreed to merge with Phoenix Arizona based Cable One/Sparklight. Over time, ValuNet FIBER and Cable One intend to integrate their respective ...
Jun 11, 2020
Appropriations request highlight Lyon County Commission meeting Thursday
Lyon County Commissioners received a hefty number of budget requests from local agencies during their weekly action session Thursday morning. A total of eight requests came before commissioners, the m...
Jun 11, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Search for permanent Emporia police chief to be 'revisited' as city continues preparations to leave restrictions behind
It has been six months since Scott Cronk announced his retirement as Emporia’s police chief, effective at the end of last year. It has also been about three months since coronavirus began impact...
Jun 11, 2020
RDA Board of Directors to discuss county labor history, industrial location strategy and small business incentives
Several items are up for discussion when the Regional Development Association’s Board of Directors meets Friday morning. Board members will get a historical perspective on Lyon County’s un...
Jun 11, 2020
KDWPT announces grant for Council Grove's Riverwalk Amphitheatre
A Council Grove tourist attraction is getting grant money from the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism. Riverwalk Amphitheatre is receiving funds to build an event and festival space alon...
Jun 11, 2020
