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Lyon, most surrounding counties in severe thunderstorm watch until 5 am
Strong thunderstorms are possible during the early morning hours of Memorial Day. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Lyon County and most surrounding counties ̵...
May 27, 2019
EVENING UPDATE: Potential rainfall forecasted for KVOE listening area; river levels hold steady heading into Memorial day
Heavy rainfall may be returning to the forecast following what was a short reprieve Sunday. Showers and thunderstorms could possibly develop in the late evening and early morning hours between Sunday ...
May 26, 2019
Jones Aquatic Center starts the summer season during kickoff weekend
Jones Aquatic Center’s kickoff weekend signified the start to a summer of family, fun, and innertubes on Saturday The aquatic center has opened up to an exciting summer season filled with fun ac...
May 26, 2019
New translation service being offered at Newman Regional Health for non-English speaking patients
Newman Regional Health (NRH) has implemented a new piece of technology to help take down the language barrier between physicians and patients who do not speak English. A new video service is being uti...
May 26, 2019
MORNING UPDATE: Flooding to continue for most of upcoming week; K-177 traffic guided by pilot car in central Chase County; reservoir releases continue at high levels
Spotty moderate to heavy rain Saturday night only helped to aggravate ongoing flooding across the KVOE listening area. Rain totals *KVOE studios: 0.60 inches*Emporia Municipal Airport: 0.20 inches*All...
May 26, 2019
VA clinic closes as Memorial Day weekend begins
The Veterans Administration’s outpatient medical clinic in Emporia has officially closed. The clinic, which offered primary care like vaccinations, behavioral health and telemedicine, closed Fri...
May 26, 2019
USD 252 board ballot adds candidate
A new candidate has stepped forward for a position on the USD 252 Southern Lyon County Board of Education. Emily Darbyshire filed her paperwork Friday. She is now the only candidate running for Positi...
May 26, 2019
Bridge replacement project planned in east Lyon County
The Lyon County Highway Department has a bridge replacement project planned starting in a few days. Work begins Tuesday on Road 100 from Y to Y-5. That stretch of Road 100 could be shut down for 12 we...
May 26, 2019
Severe thunderstorm, flash flood warnings now posted west of Emporia
Strong storms have prompted a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of the KVOE listening area. Active warning *Greenwood County: Flash flood warning until 2:15 am Sunday*Coffey, Lyon, Morris, Osage, ...
May 26, 2019
UPDATE: Lyon County and multiple surrounding counties added to severe thunderstorm watch, watch remains in effect for Chase County
Lyon, Coffey, Morris and Osage counties have now been placed into a severe thunderstorm watch by the National Weather Service. The watch goes until 3 am Sunday with hail, high winds and possible torna...
May 25, 2019
