Category Archives: News
Legislative preview: Ron Highland, 51st District House Representative
How does the state of Kansas balance its budget goals? That was a key talking point for 51st District House Representative Ron Highland of Wamego during KVOE’s legislative preview finale on Thur...
Jan 09, 2020
UPDATE: Junction of K-99, Road 240 and Road L likely to be closed through Friday at the earliest
Traffic remains blocked in all directions, and likely will through Friday at the earliest on Kansas Highway 99 at the intersection of Roads 240 and L following a semi wreck late Thursday morning. A se...
Jan 09, 2020
Prospects for 50-mph gusts trigger wind advisory for Lyon, several surrounding counties
High winds will continue across much of the KVOE listening area through mid-afternoon. The National Weather Service has announced a wind advisory affecting Lyon, Coffey, Osage and Wabaunsee counties u...
Jan 09, 2020
Increased emphasis on technology a key component of Turnpike Authority's new strategic plan
The Kansas Turnpike Authority has announced an outline of a new strategic plan. “Driving Change 2025” will position the highway and its travelers for the future, according to CEO Steve Hew...
Jan 09, 2020
Reports ahead during RDA's monthly board meeting
The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting Friday. Board members will discuss the monthly budget. Reports and comments from RDA Presid...
Jan 09, 2020
USD 251 pleased with number of superintendent candidates as application deadline nears
USD 251 North Lyon County continues its search for a new superintendent, and things are going well at least by one measure. Interim Superintendent Mike Mathes says there have been around 10 applicatio...
Jan 09, 2020
USD 253 approves policy update providing additional protections for future hires
A new policy update passed by the USD 253 Board of Education will now provide additional protections for individuals seeking employment within the district. During their regular meeting Wednesday even...
Jan 09, 2020
Lyon County Extension Office offers informative lecture titled 'Calling All Coyotes'
The Lyon County Extension Office is hosting a series of informational events over the next few weeks, and the most recent one to pass was Calling All Coyotes. Calling All Coyotes was an informational ...
Jan 09, 2020
Establishment of new developments, state of the city and appointment of new commissioner highlight first Emporia City Commission meeting of 2020
The first action session of the year for the Emporia City Commission saw a number of major items approved Wednesday afternoon. Following a brief public hearing, commissioners unanimously approved the ...
Jan 08, 2020
Don Hill receiving Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award
Don Hill got quite the surprise on KVOE’s airwaves Wednesday. The longtime pharmacist, one-time lawmaker and current co-host of KVOE’s On-Air Chat was honored for his local contributions w...
Jan 08, 2020
