Category Archives: News
Fire danger to be very high south of US 50; wind advisory up for Greenwood County
Despite a damp February, the fire danger is revving up south of Emporia this week. The National Weather Service Wichita office is calling for a very high fire danger Wednesday, especially south of US ...
Feb 13, 2019
USD 253 among districts watching winter forecasts for prospects of more calendar adjustments
Recent winter weather has forced school districts across the KVOE listening area — and Kansas, for that matter, to either delay or cancel school several times already just this calendar year. US...
Feb 13, 2019
Weather slows renovation progress at Olpe schools
Renovation efforts continue at Olpe’s schools despite wintry weather. Having said that, Superintendent Mike Argabright says the process has slowed down the last few weeks. Your browser does not ...
Feb 13, 2019
Osage County auto burglary suspect sentenced to prison; deputies seeking stolen vehicle in separate case
One of two suspects in a rash of auto burglaries in Osage County has been sentenced. Trivette Alvarado received 41 months in prison after pleading guilty to single counts of vehicle burglary and burgl...
Feb 13, 2019
Traffic flow, contracts, reports before Lyon County Commission on Thursday
Lyon County commissioners have a lot of ground to cover during their action meeting Thursday morning. Commissioners will discuss traffic flow, especially in light of the November blizzard that forced ...
Feb 13, 2019
Hearing on tap Friday for former Chase County jailer accused of unlawful relations with inmate
A court appearance is planned this week in the case of a former Chase County jail staffer accused of having unlawful relations with an inmate. Courtney White-Dold was formally charged in late January ...
Feb 13, 2019
SUV hits deer near Emporia, minor injuries follow for one person
Minor injuries were the result of a crash just south of Emporia on Tuesday evening. An SUV-deer crash was reported in the 1400 block of Kansas Highway 99 shortly after 7 pm. Emporia Fire crews checked...
Feb 13, 2019
Authorities determine origin of fire in Neosho Rapids Sunday
The origination point of a house fire in Neosho Rapids Sunday which resulted in the death of the home’s owner has been determined. According to a press release from the Lyon County Sheriff’...
Feb 12, 2019
Wichita PD: Morris County man hit second individual with multiple gunshots during Feb. 6 incident
Wichita Police has released more information about the alleged incident that led to the arrest of a Morris County man in Riley County earlier this week. Authorities say 25-year-old Jeffrey Porter, Jr....
Feb 12, 2019
Review of bids for safety and security upgrades to highlight the USD 253 board meeting Wednesday
The USD 253 Board of Education will have several bids to consider as it pertains to future safety and security upgrades to district facilities during their regularly scheduled board meeting Wednesday....
Feb 12, 2019
