Category Archives: News
Purchases, policies and reviews all come before Lyon County Commission Thursday
Lyon County Commissioners approved multiple requests from county departments during their weekly action meeting Thursday morning. Lyon County Controller Dan Williams presented an invoice from Kansas W...
Mar 30, 2023 Lyon County commissioners (from left) Rollie Martin, Ken Duft, Doug Peck. KVOE News file photo.
Emporia Recreation Commission proposing management fee increase as part of annual aquatic center management agreement with the City of Emporia
The Emporia Recreation Commission is seeking an increase in dollars from the city of Emporia for the 2023 pool season. During a special meeting Thursday, Assistant Director of Rec Operations Amanda Gu...
Mar 30, 2023 Lee Beran Recreation Center. KVOE News File Photo.
Newman Regional Health CEO pleased with nursing recruitment, retention as hospital passes 3-year mark from first COVID-19 patient admission
Adjustments in recruiting and onboarding procedures have led to success in retention at Newman Regional Health. Chief Executive Officer Bob Wright says the hospital has been stepping up its attendance...
Mar 30, 2023 Newman Regional Health photo.
Action possible in USD 252 special meeting connected to Olpe principal search
The USD 252 Southern Lyon County Board of Education has a special meeting Friday morning. Board members will meet at 9 am to discuss the principal's position at Olpe and possibly take action. Current ...
Mar 30, 2023 USD 252 Southern Lyon County logo.
LYON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT: Plea reached in one drug distribution case, attorney change approved in another case
A Lyon County drug distribution case will move to sentencing instead of trial, while a separate drug distribution case had some adjustments approved this week. Rodney Steven Kindle was set for trial t...
Mar 30, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Latest vehicle tag deadline set for Friday for Lyon County residents
The latest vehicle tag renewal deadline is fast approaching. Friday is the last day for Lyon County residents with last names beginning with the letter "B" to take care of business without penalty. Cu...
Mar 30, 2023 Kansas Department of Revenue photo.
Five new COVID-19 cases, two deaths added in Lyon County
The number of new COVID-19 cases remains low in Lyon County. Unfortunately, two more residents died as a result of the virus, according to Lyon County Public Health. Only five new cases were reported ...
Mar 30, 2023 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
WEATHER: Red flag warnings now in place areawide
Burning will be prohibited across the KVOE listening area Friday with red flag warnings now in effect across all area counties. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Lyon, Cof...
Mar 30, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Railroad crossings near Emporia to close Thursday
Several railroad crossings will be closed in Lyon County east of Emporia on Thursday. Road Safe Traffic has announced closures for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe line at Roads N, P, R and S for unsp...
Mar 30, 2023 Courtesy graphic.
Osage City woman arrested on suspicion of meth distribution
An Osage City woman was arrested this week on suspicion of drug distribution. Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells says investigators and deputies handled a search warrant in the 700 block of Market on Tu...
Mar 30, 2023 Tanny Kendall. Osage County Jail photo.
