Category Archives: News
Mitigation, remediation work underway after small oil spill in northwest Lyon County
Investigation results are pending after an apparently low-level oil spill north of Americus this past weekend. The spill near Roads 300 and D, about eight miles northwest of Americus and five miles so...
Jul 11, 2023 Google Maps image.
UPDATE: City management says reported burglary Tuesday did not involve David Traylor Zoo; Investigation still ongoing into stolen property
An investigation continues into a burglary originally reported to have taken place at the David Traylor Zoo. According to the city of Emporia, the burglary occurred at an Emporia Parks Department Main...
Jul 11, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
New Pioneer Bluffs director named
Announced earlier this year, the leadership transition plan for Pioneer Bluffs has taken shape. Kansas native Christie Reinhardt has been selected as executive director after serving as Alaska's progr...
Jul 11, 2023 Pictured with Pioneer Bluffs Board President Nancy Mattke (left), Christie Reinhardt has been named as the agency's second executive director. Pioneer Bluffs photo.
LYON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT: Fentanyl distribution case set for sentencing, marijuana distribution near school to have prelim
Two drug-related cases of note are slated Wednesday in Lyon County District Court, including one set for resolution. Sentencing is on the docket at 11 am for Terry Don Cummings, who pleaded no contest...
Jul 11, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Recent thefts under investigation by Chase, Morris county deputies
Area law enforcement agencies are investigating recent thefts of note. Chase County deputies say they took reports involving a stolen white Ford F-350 with a flatbed trailer. The truck was apparently ...
Jul 11, 2023 Courtesy graphics.
Agenda for USD 252 includes 2024 budget, meal prices, fee collection procedures
Budgets and updates will highlight the USD 252 Southern Lyon County school board meeting Wednesday evening. Board members will continue discussions about the 2023-2024 budget as well as meal prices an...
Jul 11, 2023 USD 252 Southern Lyon County logo.
USD 251 board meeting Wednesday to discuss finances, handbooks, dual credit opportunities
USD 251 North Lyon County's Board of Education meets Wednesday evening. Budgetary matters will be front and center, with the monthly financial and legislative report to be followed by conversations on...
Jul 11, 2023 USD 251 North Lyon County logo.
Quarry permit, solar energy regulations ahead for Lyon County Planning Board
The Lyon County Planning Board will discuss the prospect of a quarry near Olpe as part of its monthly meeting Wednesday. The proposal involves about 160 acres of land in the 700 block of Road D west o...
Jul 11, 2023 Lyon County logo.
Mobile office hours underway for LaTurner staff
Mobile office hours for Kansas Second District Congressman Jake LaTurner are here across the KVOE listening area. In fact, LaTurner -- a recent guest on KVOE's Morning Show -- says he is now having mo...
Jul 11, 2023 Kansas Second District Congressman Jake LaTurner. KVOE News photo.
Sunday night wreck near Waverly hospitalizes Ohio semi driver
An Ohio man was hurt in a semi crash in southeast Osage County late Sunday night. Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells says deputies began receiving reports of the crash on Interstate 35 just east of the ...
Jul 11, 2023 Osage County Sheriff's Office graphic.
