Category Archives: News
Kansas State Firefighters Association helps train Lyon County firefighters
The weekend was hot as firefighters from across Lyon County gathered in Emporia to train with the Kansas State Firefighters Association. Training for the firefighters consisted of classes in the morni...
Aug 4, 2019
Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive coming soon
Local first responders are all set to do battle to assist the American Red Cross. The annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive will be taking place in the upcoming weeks at Twelfth Avenue Baptist Churc...
Aug 4, 2019
Mass shootings develop in Texas, Ohio; over 25 killed, over 50 hurt
Mass shooting incidents happened in Texas and Ohio on Saturday, leading to the deaths of over 25 people and injuries to more than 50. Dayton, Ohio Nine people were killed and at least 26 were hurt in ...
Aug 4, 2019
Kali Barnett stops in Emporia to open Congressional campaign: 'I want to be your voice'
Garden City native Kali Barnett came to Emporia on Saturday to launch her campaign for US Congress. Barnett made a roughly hour-long stop at Gravel City Roasters as the second of eight stops on a four...
Aug 4, 2019
Due date for Master Gardner application August 9th
The due date for applications to become a Lyon County Extension Master Gardener is quickly growing closer. After Aug. 9 Lyon County Extension will no longer accept applications. Those who apply or hav...
Aug 3, 2019
Newman Regional celebrating Breastfeeding Awareness Tuesday
Newman Regional Health will show its support for breastfeeding awareness with a celebration of Breastfeeding Awareness Week on Tuesday. Breastfeeding Awareness Week happens every year from Aug. 1-7. T...
Aug 3, 2019
Cottonwood Falls man facing rape trial in Lyon County District Court
Barring a last-minute change, an area man will go on trial Monday on charges of sexual assault. Brandon Lee Scoville, age 21 of Cottonwood Falls, is set for jury trial. He’s formally accused of ...
Aug 3, 2019
USD 253 task force members detail reasons for recommending new early learning center on KVOE Morning Show
Build new or renovate? When it comes to Maynard Early Childhood Center, the recommendation is to build new. KVOE News told you about the Early Learning Task Force’s recommendations as part of th...
Aug 3, 2019
New programs coming to USD 386 Madison-Virgil
Action by state lawmakers for more school funding and approval by the Kansas Supreme Court has had an impact on districts across the state. An example of that is USD 386 Madison-Virgil, where Superint...
Aug 3, 2019
FHCHC has activities planned to mark National Health Center Week
Flint Hills Community Health Center is marking National Health Center Week with several activities, especially early in the week. Health Center Week goes from Sunday to Aug. 10. The Health Center will...
Aug 3, 2019
