Category Archives: News
Transfer Station traffic decreases, tonnage remains consistent on Labor Day
The traffic from this weekend may have slowed at the Lyon-Chase County Transfer Station on Labor Day, but the tonnage collected certainly has not. After a steady stream of heavy traffic — nearly...
Sep 02, 2019
Transfer Station sees Labor Day traffic as residents offload storm-related tree debris
It’s Labor Day, but traffic is streaming into the Lyon-Chase County Transfer Station after parts of the KVOE listening area were battered by thunderstorms early Friday. City leaders decided to o...
Sep 02, 2019
Man convicted of drug activity in Lyon County dies at Larned Mental Health Facility
An investigation is underway after a man convicted of drug possession with intent to distribute in Lyon County last year died in custody earlier this weekend. The Kansas Department of Corrections says...
Sep 02, 2019
Jail battery suspect set for Tuesday hearing
A preliminary hearing is on Tuesday’s docket after an alleged battery incident inside the Lyon County Jail earlier this year. Marcel Wamser has a hearing at 2:30 pm in Lyon County District Court...
Sep 02, 2019
Rescheduled hearing on illegal sexual activity set to happen Tuesday
A man accused of sexual activity with a teenager is set for a rescheduled preliminary hearing Tuesday in Lyon County District Court. Lucio Meza-Oliva was supposed to have a hearing last week, but that...
Sep 02, 2019
Coffey County motorcycle driver hurt after Turnpike crash
A Burlington man was hurt in a motorcycle crash on the Kansas Turnpike southwest of Emporia on Sunday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says 68-year-old Samuel Somerhalder was northbound when he crashed at m...
Sep 02, 2019
ESU students warned about job offer scam
Scams towards the general public seem to be commonplace these days, and scams are now increasingly targeted at college students. Emporia State Police and Safety is urging students to be mindful of sca...
Sep 02, 2019
Lyon-Chase County Transfer Station opening Monday to help meet significant community need
Despite Monday being a holiday, the Lyon-Chase County Transfer Station will be up and running. Starting at 8 am, residents will be able to visit the station to drop off trees and brush only. Originall...
Sep 01, 2019
Concealed carry permit numbers decline in Kansas
Fewer Kansas residents applied for concealed carry gun permits in fiscal 2019 despite a short-term reduction in the application fee. Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt says his office received arou...
Sep 01, 2019
KTA customer survey now available
The Kansas Turnpike Authority is asking drivers to offer their feedback on Turnpike travels. A special customer satisfaction survey is now available until Sept. 30. Chief Executive Officer Steve Hewit...
Sep 01, 2019
