Category Archives: News
Symphony in Flint Hills announces new executive director
Less than a month remains before the annual Symphony in the Flint Hills, and the presenting organization now has a new leader coming on board. Leslie VonHolten comes on board immediately after the Sym...
May 17, 2019
Commencements, part 2: Graduations aplenty this weekend
Graduation ceremonies are wrapping up this weekend across the KVOE listening area. Flint Hills Technical College will have its dental hygiene pinning ceremony at 6 pm Friday at the main campus’ ...
May 17, 2019
Strong City woman arrested after alleged aggravated battery incident
One woman has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated battery in Chase County. Sheriff Richard Dorneker says deputies received a report of a possible impaired driver shortly after 1 am Thursday. Depu...
May 17, 2019
Heavy rain, severe weather possible at times into late next week
Our recent trend of hot and sticky weather is about to go to wet and stormy. Showers and thunderstorms are possible starting in the early morning hours Saturday, and TV-13 meteorologist Doug Meyers sa...
May 17, 2019
SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENTS for May 17-19, 2019
Due to inclement weather, the following schedule adjustments have been reported: Community *Emporia Police Department Benefit Association disc golf tournament Saturday postponed until further notice*S...
May 17, 2019
KDEM plans visit to Lyon County to observe flood damage
The Kansas Division of Emergency Management is planning a stop in Emporia next week to observe flood damage. Lyon County Emergency Management Director Jarrod Fell says KDEM staffers will visit Lyon Co...
May 17, 2019
New fundraising drive announced to assist homeless men, women & children in Emporia
Family Promise of the Flint Hills has recently announced a new campaign to aid those in the Emporia area who do not have a stable housing situation. This fundraising drive began after Chairman Doug Ep...
May 17, 2019
USD 252 holds Drone Technology Night to showcase new drone program
People from across the area gathered southwest of Hartford to watch a special demonstration at the Drone Technolgy Night on Thursday. USD 252 Southern Lyon County held the event at 763 Road T near Har...
May 17, 2019
USD 245 Southern Coffey County settles in employment discrimination lawsuit; district denies any violations
An area school district sued by a former principal for alleged employment discrimination has agreed to a settlement in the case. USD 245 Southern Coffey County has agreed to pay $11,250 and provide "o...
May 17, 2019
Court documents: Money order from former Chase County jailer to inmate led to discovery of illicit relationship
More information is coming to light about the former Chase County detention staffer charged with illegal sexual contact with an inmate. Maudi McCorgary stands accused of one unlawful sexual relations ...
May 16, 2019
