Category Archives: News
USD 251, USD 252 with meetings this week
The USD 251 North Lyon County Board of Education has a special meeting Tuesday evening. The board has set aside two hours for specialized training through the Kansas Association of School Boards. The ...
Mar 19, 2024 National Center for Education Statistics photos.
NWS spotter training sessions ahead
Most of the National Weather Service's spotter training sessions for area residents are taking place over the next week-plus: *Wednesday: Coffey County 4-H Building, 7 pm *Monday: Chase County Communi...
Mar 19, 2024 Sam Russell.
Projected turnout just over two percent for Presidential Preference Primary Tuesday
Voter turnout has been extremely light for the upcoming Presidential Preference Primary election. According to Lyon County Clerk and Election Office Tammy Vopat, the projected turnout is right around ...
Mar 18, 2024 Lyon County Election Office graphic.
Greenwood County Attorney files aggravated assault, criminal hunting case
A hearing is coming next month in an aggravated assault and criminal hunting case out of Greenwood County. Greenwood County deputies say they were alerted to a road rage incident in Eureka on March 1....
Mar 18, 2024 Greenwood County Courthouse. 13th Judicial District photo.
Alleged chase from Greenwood County to Elk County leads to pair of arrests
Two people have been charged after an alleged chase that went from Greenwood County into Elk County early this month. Greenwood County deputies say they attempted a vehicle stop on US Highway 400, but...
Mar 18, 2024 Greenwood County Sheriff's Office logo. KVOE News file photo.
Warrant search in Madison leads to arrests on suspected drug distribution, possession
Formal charges are pending after a warrant-based search in Madison led to arrests on suspected drug activity. Greenwood County deputies served the warrant at an unspecified location March 9. They arre...
Mar 18, 2024 Greenwood County Sheriff's Office photo.
Emporia robbery case set for sentencing
Sentencing is now set for late May in an Emporia robbery case. Jaison Edward Travelbee pleaded no contest to attempted robbery during a hearing this month. Travelbee was first accused of a count of ro...
Mar 18, 2024 Jason Travelbee Jr. Lyon County Jail photo.
STATEHOUSE: Kansas Senate passes tax policy changes for adoptions, disabled veterans
When it comes to tax policy, much of the attention in this year's Kansas legislative session has revolved around the use of a flat tax and/or changes to standard deductions and personal exemptions. Ho...
Mar 18, 2024 Kansas Statehouse. KVOE News File Photo
After Wednesday tornado, Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office urging residents to ensure roofing repair companies are legitimate
The Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office says it didn't take long for roofing repair companies to start calling residents after tornadic activity last week. Undersheriff Eric Kirsch says some companies w...
Mar 17, 2024 Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office photo.
WEATHER: Sunday afternoon to see very high fire danger
Cool, dry and blustery conditions are setting up a very high fire danger areawide for the rest of Sunday. High temperatures will struggle to the low 50s after highs narrowly missed 70 degrees Saturday...
Mar 17, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
