Category Archives: News
Attorney General dismisses open meetings complaint after Senate hearing protest
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt has dismissed an open meetings complaint filed by the Kansas Association of Broadcasters, Kansas Press Association and the Sunshine Coalition for Open Government ...
Aug 16, 2019
UPDATE: Severe weather risk decreases; following significant activity Thursday evening
After rain, hail and wind pelted much of the KVOE listening area Thursday night into early Friday, repeat performances are possible Friday and Saturday nights. An enhanced severe weather risk was issu...
Aug 16, 2019
UPDATE: Severe weather continues near Emporia
Severe weather has been affecting parts of the KVOE listening area since 9 pm. Active warnings: Severe thunderstorm warning: south Coffey until 1 am A severe thunderstorm watch affects Lyon, Coffey, G...
Aug 16, 2019
Lyon County Fair holds first ATV race in years Thursday
Racers were revving their engines at the starting line of the Lyon County Fair ATV races on Thursday. This was the fair’s first race in several years. It had racers young and old racing together...
Aug 16, 2019
Tornado watch posted until midnight for Lyon, most surrounding counties
Most of the KVOE listening area is in a tornado watch through the end of Thursday. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a tornado watch for Lyon, Chase, Coffey, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties ...
Aug 15, 2019
Mail-in election cost nearing $37,000; USD 253 touts transparency after publication error halts process
The cost of the USD 253 mail-in election that is no longer taking place will likely be lower than the initial estimate, but it has still cost taxpayers over $30,000. On Wednesday night, the district&#...
Aug 15, 2019
As Battle of Badges continues, ESU Police and Safety glad to make first appearance as participant
Organizers of the 2019 Battle of the Badges blood drive are hoping Wednesday’s strong start continues through the end Friday afternoon. Red Cross spokesperson Susan Faler says there were almost ...
Aug 15, 2019
Enhanced severe weather risk in place for Lyon, surrounding counties Thursday evening
Chances of thunderstorms are increasing after sunset Thursday. So are the chances for stronger storms. The Storm Prediction Center has now placed Lyon and surrounding counties in an enhanced risk of s...
Aug 15, 2019
Planning Board recommends zoning change for 318-acre tract northeast of Emporia
Is the third time the charm for bringing significant development to a rural property northeast of Emporia? In 2015, the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas and Emporia Enterprises ...
Aug 15, 2019
Strong storm chances in forecast through Saturday morning
Thunderstorm chances aren’t great overall through early Saturday, but there is a risk of severe weather from late Thursday afternoon into the upcoming weekend. Storms may develop by late Thursda...
Aug 15, 2019
