Category Archives: News
Despite concerns, USD 251 board puts forth two propositions on new facilities for November ballot
The majority of USD 251 North Lyon County Board of Education members are on board with asking voters to approve two bond measures for new facilities. Not everybody feels the same way. Board members vo...
Jul 08, 2026 USD 251 North Lyon County board members pause before voting on one of two propositions asking patrons to approve general obligation bonds for a new high school and athletics complex, both in Americus. Both passed by 5-2 votes Wednesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
KSDE review determines USD 253 Board made 'reasonable' decision in vote to close Logan Avenue
The Kansas State Department of Education has issued its findings on the USD 253 Board of Education's decision to close Logan Avenue Elementary School at the end of the coming school year following a r...
Jul 08, 2026
Vertical construction continuing for two of three local housing developments with final plans nearing completion for Cedarbrook Meadows
Two local housing developments are seeing positive physical progression, with a third hopefully getting to the point of vertical construction soon. During an interview with KVOE News Wednesday afterno...
Jul 08, 2026 Cedarbrook Meadows architect rendering.
New formula, same focus: 12th annual SOS Strong campaign now underway through mid-August with an updated format and list of ambassadors
SOS Inc. has launched the 12th iteration of its annual SOS Strong campaign; however, this year's contingent looks a bit different than those in years past. Originally founded as an opportunity to both...
Jul 08, 2026 SOS Inc. Courtesy Photo.
Flint Hills Technical College names former Symphony in the Flint Hills admin as new Vice President of Advancement
Flint Hills Technical College has announced its new Vice-President of Advancement. Former Symphony in the Flint Hills donor relations manager Kelly Tastove has been tapped to take on the role effectiv...
Jul 08, 2026 Newly appointed FHTC Vice-President for Advancement Kelly Tastove. FHTC courtesy photo.
City of Hartford works to take temporary protection measures for City Hall with more storms possible through Saturday
he potential for storms, heavy rainfall and severe weather does not come at a good time for Hartford, which is still cleaning up from damaging windstorms that hit the community Saturday morning. Mayor...
Jul 08, 2026 Along with roof damage, Hartford City Hall apparently had structural damage after storms generated wind gusts of up to 70 mph Saturday morning. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
KBI: Overall significant crime down, but violent crime up across Kansas last year
Overall significant crime in Kansas was at its lowest rate in almost 60 years. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation's 2025 Crime Index Report says total index crimes, including violent crime and propert...
Jul 08, 2026 Kansas Bureau of Investigation logo.
KHP notes 5 fatal wrecks, increases in DUI arrests and speed citations in July 4 enforcement period
Fatal crashes, DUI arrests and speed citations were all up year-to-year in the Kansas Highway Patrol's report on July 4 holiday enforcement. Fatality wrecks went from 2 last year to 5. None of the wre...
Jul 08, 2026 Kansas Highway Patrol photo.
Lyon County Commission in process of massaging 2027 budget numbers
Lyon County commissioners have fielded the annual budget requests from department and allocation agency leaders. They have also, as of Tuesday, started the process of setting the 2027 overall budget. ...
Jul 08, 2026 Lyon County Controller Dan Williams (back left) discusses his perspective on the 2027 budget alongside County Commissioners Doug Peck (front left), Chris Bartel (back right) and Ken Duft (front right). Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Marginal severe weather risks ahead late Wednesday night, Thursday afternoon through evening
Storms return to parts of the KVOE listening area by late Wednesday night. A few might be severe. The National Weather Service says storms may affect areas along and west of the Kansas Turnpike from s...
Jul 08, 2026 National Weather Service graphic.
