Category Archives: News
Recent reports detail suggestions for anti-bullying, student readiness efforts
Two recent reports indicate potential policy adjustments in certain areas of education. The Kansas State Department of Education’s Blue Ribbon Task Force on Bullying presented its final report t...
Dec 18, 2019
Recent and upcoming fundraisers helping Red Kettle Campaign roll towards $63,000 fundraising goal
The Salvation Army of Emporia’s Red Kettle Campaign continues following strong donation numbers from this past weekend’s slew of events. The campaign’s latest doubler day took place ...
Dec 17, 2019
FHCHC approves 2020 budget, reviews staff satisfaction survey and approves new fees to close out final meeting of 2020
The results of a recent staff satisfaction survey highlighted conversations during the Flint Hills Community Health Center's Board of Directors meeting Tuesday. For the most part, an uptick in positiv...
Dec 17, 2019
Two juveniles, three adults arrested after shots fired incidents; AK-47, marijuana among seizures
Emporia Police have arrested five people, including two juveniles, as their investigation into recent shots fired incidents continues. Capt. Dave DeVries says detectives and narcotics officers targete...
Dec 17, 2019
Former Harveyville bank executive pleads to embezzlement
A former bank executive in Harveyville has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of embezzlement. US Attorney Stephen McAllister says 60-year-old Debra Converse pleaded Monday. The case developed while C...
Dec 17, 2019
Travel conditions improving after widespread snowfall, isolated freezing fog
The fog has lifted and travel is definitely improving across the KVOE listening area. A combination of sunshine and temperatures in the mid-30s will help to clear major arterials and residential colle...
Dec 17, 2019
Risk of freezing fog, lingering travel issues from recent snowfall causing second straight day of schedule adjustments
Weather is playing havoc with travel — and with schedules — for the second straight day. Dense fog advisories cover Lyon and all surrounding counties until 10 am. Visibility could be less ...
Dec 17, 2019
Entire KVOE listening area under dense fog advisories through early morning Tuesday
Dense fog is in the forecast for all area counties through the early morning hours Tuesday. The National Weather Service has placed Lyon and all surrounding counties into a dense fog advisory from 4 a...
Dec 17, 2019
Schedule adjustments for Tuesday, Dec. 17
Due to unfavorable weather conditions, the following schedule adjustments have been announced for Tuesday, Dec. 17. Schools *USD 251 North Lyon County on 2-hour delay*USD 252 Southern Lyon County on 2...
Dec 16, 2019
Newman Regional Health receives 2019 Performance Leadership Award in Outcomes
Newman Regional Health recently received recognition for being one of the top quartile rural medical providers this year. Newman has been recognized with the 2019 Performance Leadership Award in Outco...
Dec 16, 2019
