Category Archives: News
Lyon County rape suspect pleads not guilty
More hearings have been scheduled in a rape case being heard in Lyon County District Court. German Diaz, 19, pleaded not guilty at a hearing last week. He stands accused of rape after alleged activity...
Jun 9, 2020
Abundant Harvest adds to food giveaway list for Wednesday
Expect the area surrounding Abundant Harvest to be busy again Wednesday afternoon. The weekly delivery of produce and dairy products is set to begin around 5 pm. That effort has resulted from a partne...
Jun 9, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: LCAT back to normal operations, but riders will need to wear masks
As coronavirus restrictions ease, Lyon County Area Transportation is getting back to normal. LCAT has resumed normal hours of 6 am to 6 pm weekdays and 7:30 am to 3:30 pm Saturdays. Regional service i...
Jun 9, 2020
UPDATE: Tentative service arrangements announced for Rosaetta Fields, 73
Funeral arrangements have been announced for quilter and community volunteer Rosaetta Fields, who was 73 when she passed away Sunday. Cremation is planned with memorial services to be scheduled later....
Jun 9, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: USD 251 to discuss fall start-up plan at board meeting
The USD 251 Board of Education meets Wednesday night. Board members will hear an update from Interim Superintendent Mike Mathes on a fall start-up plan to account for coronavirus and its effects. Ther...
Jun 9, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Coffey, Osage counties each add one case, while Morris County adjusts reporting schedule
Two area counties announced marginal increases in coronavirus activity Monday. Coffey and Osage counties both added one case. As a result, both now have two active cases. One area county announced a c...
Jun 9, 2020
UPDATE: Wind advisory extended for Greenwood County
A strong cold front will give us the possibility for severe weather and straight-line winds resembling stronger storms. A marginal to slight severe weather risk affects the area for Tuesday into early...
Jun 9, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Chase County ends restrictions
Chase County is now the second area county to end coronavirus restrictions. In a special meeting Monday, Chase County commissioners decided to let the current emergency resolution limiting mass gather...
Jun 8, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Governor touts positive trends as state continues coronavirus response efforts
Steady progress is providing more positivity at the state level as coronavirus recovery efforts continue. During her first of two press conferences this week Monday afternoon, Governor Laura Kelly ann...
Jun 8, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Health Officer details concerns about community spread, contact tracing on KVOE Newsmaker segment
Health restrictions are easing when it comes to coronavirus. Fears from health officials about the virus are not. Lyon County Health Officer Renee Hively says she expects an increase in cases by late ...
Jun 8, 2020
