Category Archives: News
Wolf Creek considering course of action after NRC proposes $232K fine
Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation is reviewing its options in light of a proposed $232,000 fine for allegedly discriminating against a whistleblower. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission says a co...
Dec 19, 2018
UPDATE: Car fire develops after vehicle gets stuck in cornfield
A car was likely destroyed after a vehicle fire between Emporia and Neosho Rapids on Tuesday evening. Emporia and Hartford-Neosho Rapids fire crews were dispatched to the 1400 block of Road S just bef...
Dec 19, 2018
Chase stretches from Emporia to Osage County
A law enforcement pursuit that began in Emporia ended in Osage County on Tuesday. Details are currently pending on what transpired, including where the case started, where it ended and exactly what tr...
Dec 18, 2018
Road viewing part of rare Lyon County Commission study session
In years past, Lyon County commissioners held study meetings every week. Those are rare these days, but county commissioners have one coming Wednesday. The main order of business is to travel to parts...
Dec 18, 2018
Property tax payment deadline looming this week
Lyon County residents owing property taxes have a big deadline coming this week. Thursday is the last day to pay first-half property tax payments without penalty. If you’re mailing, payments wit...
Dec 18, 2018
KVOE judges Americus' Christmas light displays
On Monday, KVOE’s Ron Thomas and LaDonna Meldrum judged Christmas lights in Americus. Judge’s choice: Terry Ellis Best holiday lighting: James and Alicia Wells Best traditional: Richard an...
Dec 18, 2018
Updates on Lee Beran indoor pool on agenda for Emporia Rec Center board meeting
The agenda for the Dec. board meeting at the Emporia Recreation Center was fairly light this time around. The key update was on the Lee Beran indoor pool’s filtration system, which had problems ...
Dec 17, 2018
Sweet and savory fundraiser supporting efforts of Newman Regional Health Auxiliary
Newman Regional Health will be the site of a sweet fundraiser Tuesday morning. Cookies for Claus will be taking place at Newman throughout the day. The event is essentially a large bake sale and is a ...
Dec 17, 2018
Emporia High School students ask for community support for holiday toy drive
A student-led toy drive will help put toys under the tree for area children this Christmas. The Emporia High School Student Council have organized a special toy drive which will begin Tuesday. The dri...
Dec 17, 2018
Report of fire near Allen briefly slows down combine use
Several north Lyon County fire departments and Lyon County deputies responded to a reported combine fire near Allen on Monday. The fire was reported near the intersection of Roads 330 and L, about a m...
Dec 17, 2018
