Category Archives: News
Holiday Resort begins walkway construction soon
After several years of fundraising, Holiday Resort in Emporia is finally ready to begin construction on its new walkway. Jamie Hensley of Holiday Resort spoke with KVOE about the potential benefits th...
Mar 25, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: One new Lyon County case connected to original pair
Lyon County’s COVID-19 caseload is increasing. On KVOE’s On-Air Chat on Wednesday, Lyon County Public Health Officer Renee Hively announced three confirmed cases and a presumed positive ca...
Mar 25, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: New relief fund established to assist Lyon County during COVID-19 pandemic
A new partnership has been formed between Emporia Main Street, KVOE and the Emporia Community Foundation to help provide much-needed relief for the local community as the coronavirus pandemic continue...
Mar 25, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Budget adjustments potentially coming for city of Emporia to address coronavirus impact
The city of Emporia is working to adjust its budget as the coronavirus continues impacting local operations. City Manager Mark McAnarney presented an update on these plans to city commissioners during...
Mar 25, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Coffey County announces stay-at-home order
Coffey County has issued a 30-day stay-at-home order starting just after midnight Thursday despite no confirmed cases. Coffey County Health Officer Dr. John Shell: Your browser does not support the au...
Mar 25, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Stay-at-home order detailed on KVOE's On-Air Chat
Lyon County’s new normal continues to take shape with the coronavirus pandemic affecting life as we know it. As expected since Monday, Lyon County Public Health issued a stay-at-home order Wedne...
Mar 25, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Senate leaders, White House agree on $2 trillion stimulus package to benefit people, businesses, hospitals, local/state governments
US Senate leaders say they have reached an agreement with the White House on a massive $2 trillion stimulus deal aimed at helping residents and businesses both get through the coronavirus pandemic. Fu...
Mar 25, 2020
A foggy start ahead: Dense fog advisory blankets Lyon, most surrounding counties
Dense fog is possible for most of the KVOE listening area Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service has Lyon, Chase, Coffey, Greenwood and Osage counties in dense fog advisories until 10 am Wedn...
Mar 25, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Morris County issues stay at home order effective Wednesday
The first stay at home order has been issued in the KVOE listening area. Morris County issued a stay at home order Tuesday afternoon for all county residents. The order will go into effect at noon Wed...
Mar 24, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Rec Commission to refund RecXtra parents for third trimester with school closed
Refunds are coming for parents with kids involved in the Emporia Recreation Commission's RecXtra program. Spokesperson Shalla Bennett says ERC will refund all RecXtra payments for the third trimester....
Mar 24, 2020
