Category Archives: News
New Rocky Ford Bridge now open
Lyon County Engineer Wayne Scritchfield had an exciting update on the new Rocky Ford Bridge in an interview with KVOE News Thursday afternoon. The new bridge replaces the historic Rocky Ford Bridge, a...
Jul 16, 2026 Photo courtesy of Vici Smith.
Douglas County judge reverses state policy on 3-day mail ballot grace period; procedural changes currently on hold
For weeks, KVOE News has told you the 3-day grace period for advance mail ballots in Kansas had been eliminated, with fears of ballots not reaching county courthouses in time to count in a given elect...
Jul 16, 2026 Screenshot.
CANDIDATE FORUM: Weiser, Stukey, Freund discuss views on property taxes, data centers, constitutional amendment
Republicans hoping to carry on the work of outgoing 76th District Representative Brad Barrett appeared on KVOE's Candidate Forum on Thursday. The candidates -- Art Freund, Russel Stukey and Mark Weise...
Jul 16, 2026 Republican candidates Mark Weiser (from left), Russel Stukey and Art Freund discussed policy measures affecting the Kansas House 76th District on KVOE's Candidate Forum on Thursday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
KDHE: Cyclosporiasis in Lyon, Osage counties
The explosive diarrhea parasite is making an unfortunate appearance in Kansas. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says there have been 55 cyclosporiasis cases reported since May, with all...
Jul 16, 2026 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
Stormont Vail 'sunsets' Cotton O'Neil brand across its system, including current Emporia clinic space
Stormont Vail Health's Cotton O'Neil Clinic at Newman Regional Health won't officially be shut down until a new, much larger facility is built in west Emporia over the next 2 years, but the name has a...
Jul 16, 2026 Stormont Vail Health graphic.
Critical need for blood expands appointment slots for Emporia's Battle of Badges drive
There are now more opportunities to help save lives through the Battle of the Badges blood drive. American Red Cross spokesperson Susan Faler says over 30 appointment slots were opened up for Thursday...
Jul 16, 2026 American Red Cross graphic.
Lyon County Commission meeting Friday to discuss 2027 revenue-neutral rate plans
There is a short agenda and a special day for the Lyon County Commission's action meeting this week. Commissioners meet at 9 am Friday instead of the typical Thursday meeting. During the meeting, Cont...
Jul 16, 2026 KVOE News file photo .
Hartford City Council accepting demolition bids through next Friday for now condemned town hall following monthly meeting Wednesday evening
The City of Hartford is moving forward with plans for the demolition of its oldest building following damaging storms that blew through the town over the Fourth of July Holiday. At their regular month...
Jul 15, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Olpe Downhome Days bringing another jam-packed list of activities to community Saturday
Southern Lyon County will be hopping this weekend thanks to the city of Olpe's annual community festival. Olpe Downhome Days will get started right around sunrise with check-in for the annual Bike Rid...
Jul 15, 2026 Olpe Downhome Days logo
Emporia DMV continues on limited hours this week -- and possibly next week
Tentative scheduling continues for the Emporia DMV inside Flinthills Mall. This is the first week of temporary, limited hours at the facility after the previous office manager suddenly quit last week,...
Jul 15, 2026 People wait in line at the Emporia Department of Motor Vehicle office inside Flinthills Mall on Wednesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
