Category Archives: News
Drought eases for some in KVOE territory
Recent spotty rainfall has caused a rather wide variance in drought conditions across the KVOE listening area. The northern two-thirds of Lyon County, including Emporia, is in severe drought along wit...
May 25, 2018
Investigation ongoing into bike-pickup accident and resulting head injury for cyclist
The investigation continues into an unusual accident involving a bike and pickup truck from earlier this week. One man, 35-year-old Bradley Renfro, suffered an apparently significant head injury early...
May 25, 2018
USD 253 ready to serve Summer meals
USD 253’s summer meal program will be kicking off next week. Riverside, Walnut, and William Allen White Elementary schools will kick off the free meals for kids program on May 29. USD 253 Studen...
May 24, 2018
Contractual status between FHCHC, Lyon County allows Health Center board to close meetings to media
Earlier this year, the Flint Hills Community Health Center decided to close its meetings to the public. That step was apparently allowable under Kansas law, based on the current contractual relationsh...
May 24, 2018
KCC approves merger between Westar Energy and Great Plains Energy
Following approval earlier in the day from the Missouri Public Service Commission, the Kansas Corporation Commission has also approved the proposed merger between Topeka-based Westar Energy and Kansas...
May 24, 2018
Hartford High student charged with criminal threat
A Hartford High student has been formally charged with one count of criminal threat following an incident last week. According to Lyon County Attorney Marc Goodman, 15-year-old Julian Rose faces a cha...
May 24, 2018
Magna Carta exhibit at ESU showcasing history of modern law
An exhibit about the cornerstone document that has influenced the courts and modern American law for centuries is currently on display at the Emporia State University Memorial Union. A partnership bet...
May 24, 2018
Local departments pitch budget requests to Lyon County Commission
Lyon County Commissioners fielded more budget requests from department heads during its action meeting Thursday. The Lyon County Extension is requesting a two percent increase ($5,800) to its annual a...
May 24, 2018
Traffic tightening on Turnpike with Osage County bridge project
Drivers on the Kansas Turnpike will have minor adjustments to make in Osage County, thanks to the latest announced project. The Turnpike Authority is conducting overhead bridge work near mile marker 1...
May 24, 2018
DCF increasing oversight of foster care contractor KVC
TOPEKA — The Kansas Department for Children and Families is adding oversight for one of its two private foster care contractors. DCF Secretary Gina Meier-Hummel has ordered walk-throughs of KVC ...
May 24, 2018
