Category Archives: News
Abnormally dry conditions now in southwest Lyon County
Abnormally dry conditions are now pushing into Lyon County. The latest Drought Monitor map has abnormally conditions from just west of Olpe northwest to Saffordville and on into western Morris County....
Dec 12, 2019
Planning Board recommends approval of communication towers
The Lyon County Planning and Appeals Board gave its blessing for two communication towers during its meeting Wednesday night. Board members recommended US Cellular towers in the 2300 block of Road G n...
Dec 12, 2019
Funeral arrangements announced for former state senator Jerry Karr
Funeral services have now been announced for Jerry Karr, the former state senator who passed away over the weekend. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm Monday at First United Methodist Church. The funeral ...
Dec 12, 2019
Seasonal Celebration provides first of two nights of holiday cheer
The holidays are commonly referred to as the most wonderful time of the year, and students at Emporia High School and Emporia Middle School wasted no time letting folks know about it during the 84th a...
Dec 12, 2019
Search for a new superintendent set to begin shortly for USD 251 after monthly BOE meeting on Wednesday
Exciting happenings are now being set in motion for USD 251 North Lyon County after an extensive December Board of Education Meeting Wednesday evening. The meeting – lasting over three hours lon...
Dec 12, 2019
Annual district enrollment and demographic report presented during USD 253 Board meeting Wednesday
Enrollment has dipped slightly for USD 253 as was indicated through the annual enrollment and demographic report during the USD 253 Board of Education’s final meeting of 2019 Wednesday. Accordin...
Dec 12, 2019
American Red Cross discusses upcoming blood drives in midst of urgent shortage
As it is the season of giving the American Red Cross is asking local residents to give and help save a life. According to the American Red Cross, there is currently an urgent need for donations of all...
Dec 11, 2019
Outgoing Emporia Police Chief Scott Cronk joins KVOE Morning Show for unofficial exit interview
Officially, Scott Cronk retires as Emporia’s police chief on New Year’s Day. Unofficially, his last day in the office is this upcoming Friday — and Cronk joined KVOE’s Morning ...
Dec 11, 2019
Semi rollover crash impacting traffic near Hartford
Traffic on Road Y-5 south of Hartford will likely be adjusted for much of the afternoon after a semi crash a bit before noon. The northbound semi crashed just north of 90 at Y-5 around 11:45 am Wednes...
Dec 11, 2019
New USMCA trade agreement widely praised
The United States-Mexico-Canada trade pact is finding widespread favor now that Democrats and the White House have reached a bipartisan agreement to move the document forward. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdu...
Dec 11, 2019
