Category Archives: News
Recent rainfall comes too late to adjust drought map
The areawide heavy rain from earlier this week came too late to have any impact on the US Drought Monitor. The latest map issued Thursday remains virtually the same as it has the past two weeks. Extre...
Oct 5, 2018
Monsanto grant bringing drone technology to Hartford, Olpe high schools
For the second time this decade, USD 252 Southern Lyon County has garnered a major grant from Monsanto. A special check presentation took place this week as Monsanto granted the district $25,000 as pa...
Oct 5, 2018
United Way off to fast start to campaign drive
A little more than a week into the United Way of the Flint Hills annual fundraising campaign, things are off to a fast start. The organization on Sept. 25 announced a $555,000 drive goal, with proceed...
Oct 5, 2018
Vehicle-deer wrecks down from 2017, but authorities urge caution as peak crash season begins
Fall means vehicle-deer collisions, and Lyon County Undersheriff John Koelsch joined KVOE’s 7:05 am newscast with more information on what to do — and what not do — in case of a cras...
Oct 5, 2018
Morris County man convicted of two federal charges
A Morris County man has been convicted on federal child porn charges. US Attorney Stephen McAllister says 54-year-old Wesley Wagner was convicted Thursday on two counts, one of receiving child porn an...
Oct 5, 2018
Rush the Rails preparing for second annual event, rain or shine
Rain or shine, bicyclists and other outdoor enthusiasts will be out enjoying the scenic Flint Hills Nature Trail this weekend. The second annual Rush the Rails fun ride and competitive relay are takin...
Oct 5, 2018
Dense fog advisory affecting Chase, Greenwood counties through noon
Foggy conditions across much of the KVOE listening area could well get foggier for some residents. The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory for Chase and Greenwood counties until n...
Oct 5, 2018
ESU announces hire of new Title IX coordinator
Emporia State University has a new Title IX coordinator. Jennifer Ananda, the University of Kansas’ deputy Title IX coordinator and policy specialist, will assume her new role at ESU on Nov. 5. ...
Oct 5, 2018
Severe weather possible, not probable, for area Friday evening
Showers and thunderstorms are a good bet Friday, and a handful could be strong to severe as they work across the KVOE listening area. TV-13 meteorologist Doug Meyers says there is a chance for stronge...
Oct 5, 2018
Massey waives right to preliminary hearing, pretrial date set
An Emporia man accused of rape and other sex crimes waived his right to a preliminary hearing during his appearance in Lyon County District Court Thursday. Jeremy Lee Massey has a pretrial hearing sla...
Oct 4, 2018
