Category Archives: News
Project Playscape holding grand opening for new Americus ballfields Saturday
After many delays, Project Playscape is gearing up for the grand opening of the new baseball fields in Americus this weekend. Britney Hinrichs of Project Playscape says there is a lot of buzz about th...
May 10, 2023 Project Playscape logo.
'It was a great week;' National Teachers Hall of Fame Director discusses recent trip to Washington DC as part of 2023 induction activities
The 2023 National Teachers Hall of Fame Class recently returned from the nation's capital with a buzz of excitement for their trip to Emporia next month. The inductees arrived in Washington DC for the...
May 10, 2023 National Teachers Hall of Fame logo.
Grant funding for new bridge near Bird Bridge part of Thursday conversation for Lyon County Commission
After an off-site study meeting Wednesday, Lyon County commissioners are back in the County Courthouse for their action session Thursday. Commissioners will discuss applying for funding through the Ka...
May 10, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Two Lyon County roads open after completion of bridge work
After parts of two Lyon County roads were closed earlier this week, the Highway Department is opening two others. A bridge west of Olpe is now open, so Road 70 is now open as well from Road K-7 to Kan...
May 10, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Second incumbent files for re-election to Neosho Rapids City Council
A second incumbent has filed for re-election to the Neosho Rapids City Council. Karla Mendoza filed her paperwork Tuesday, joining fellow incumbent Brian Shank on the ballot. Elsewhere, Americus City ...
May 10, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Special meeting Thursday for Newman Regional Health board
A special meeting is coming for the Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees. The board will meet at noon Thursday for an executive session relating to physician contracts. The hospital has not said w...
May 10, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Healthier Lyon County announces project of accessible gardens
Healthier Lyon County is in the progress of a project that will bring accessible community gardens to senior living facilities. The project's goal is to have more accessible garden spaces for people w...
May 09, 2023 Healthier Lyon County Logo.
USD 252 Board of Education meeting Wednesday evening
Projected enrollment, KPERS and facility evaluations are all on the agenda for the USD 252 Southern Lyon County Board of Education Wednesday night. During their regular meeting, board members will rev...
May 09, 2023 USD 252 Southern Lyon County logo.
Increased funding coming to Flint Hills Technical College across several areas
A significant increase in funding is heading to Flint Hills Technical College, and all other state technical education institutions, thanks to state lawmakers. During the most recent installment of KV...
May 09, 2023 Flint Hills Technical College website photo.
Storms bring high wind, borderline severe hail, brief heavy rain to KVOE territory
Scattered tree and power pole damage were part of the aftermath following severe thunderstorm activity Tuesday. A bow echo, where the middle of a thunderstorm line pushes out well ahead of the north a...
May 09, 2023 Brandon Jensen.
