Category Archives: News
New Rocky Ford Bridge potentially opening by coming week
If all goes according to plan, the new Rocky Ford Bridge may be open for traffic by next week. That's the hope of Lyon County Engineer Wayne Scritchfield, who told KVOE News Thursday afternoon that th...
Jul 9, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Mental health, education and improving the 911 profession for all main focal points for newly sworn-in National Emergency Number Association President Roxanne Van Gundy
For the first time in its 44-year history, the National Emergency Number Association has a Kansan at the helm. Lyon County Emergency Communications Center Director Roxanne Van Gundy is the individual ...
Jul 9, 2026 New NENA President Roxanne Van Gundy during her inaugural address in Columbus, Ohio. Photo courtesy of the National Emergency Number Association.
Engineer assessments needed to gauge full scope of structural damage to Hartford town hall; Timeline for assessments currently pending
Overnight storms Thursday did not bring any additional damage to the city of Hartford, specifically its city hall, which was damaged during the intense windstorm that blew through this past Saturday. ...
Jul 9, 2026 Roof damage atop Hartford City Hall is evident from a block away after severe storms on July 4. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
No girls basketball season at Hartford High this fall
There will not be a girls basketball season at Hartford High this fall and winter. USD 252 board members reluctantly approved a 1-year pause in scheduling and operations as part of their meeting Wedne...
Jul 9, 2026 Hartford Jaguars logo.
Limited hours coming for Emporia DMV, but not until next week
If you need anything associated with your Kansas driver's license and had plans to go to the Emporia facility inside Flinthills Mall to get that handled, your plans will have to adjust until next week...
Jul 9, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
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 8, 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 8, 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 8, 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 8, 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 8, 2026 Newly appointed FHTC Vice-President for Advancement Kelly Tastove. FHTC courtesy photo.
