Lyon County Commissioners have amended the 2026 budget. The amendment came through unanimous approval by commissioners during their regular action meeting Thursday morning. County Controller Dan Williams presented the item, which saw the multi-year fund go from just over $3.6 million to just over $4.5 million, while t...

The Kansas Department of Transportation has a major pavement patching project in Emporia starting Monday. The project will begin at the US Highway 50 and Interstate 35 junction and proceed to the west, involving both directions of I-35 between US 50 and the Kansas Turnpike interchange. Lane closures will be in place as...

A GoFundMe campaign has been started for the Emporia woman injured in a vehicle-versus-pedestrian accident that occurred in downtown Emporia last month. The campaign, titled Bucks for Bex, is to assist with medical bills and costs for Becky Mishler, a popular member of the Mulready's pub bartending staff and former ow...

For the second time in just under a month, the City of Allen is under a boil water advisory. The latest advisory was issued Thursday afternoon as the Kansas Department of Health and Environment says the city was unable to maintain the minimum required chlorine residual, leading to a greater risk of potential bacterial ...

The First Congregational Church of Emporia is gearing up for its annual toy closet. A tradition that started about three years ago, church pastor Ashton McDonald said the holiday-inspired initiative will start next month. For more information or to get involved, visit firstchurchemporia.org.

A trio of high-stakes area high school football playoff matchups headline Friday's local schedule across the KVOE Network of Stations. ​In Class 1A, Olpe hosts Wabaunsee on Mix 104.9 FM. The Eagles kicked off their postseason run by dispatching Northeast-Arma 49-13, while the Chargers pulled off a 26-19 first-round u...

The 2026-27 All-Lyon County League Volleyball teams were announced on Wednesday, recognizing the top talent across the conference. First Team * Emily Criqui - MdCV (JR) * * Zoey Hirt - Waverly (SR) * * Rachael Barnhardt - Lebo (SR) * Harper Seele - Burlingame (SR) * Rebecca Barnhardt - Lebo (FR) * Lauryn Finnerty - Le...

The Emporia State basketball teams tipped off the 2026-27 season with Late Night at White on Wednesday. The Hornets welcomed hundreds of fans to White Auditorium where the Hornets scrimmaged and put on a show for the fans. Women's head coach MJ Baker is entering her second year with the program and couldn't be more e...

High school volleyball players from across the area earned all-conference recognition as the Flint Hills League released its postseason honors. ​First Team ​Natalie Neff, Chase County ​Second Team ​Amelia Stark, Osage City ​Jada Ruiz, Osage City ​Cora Kohlmeier, Chase County

Emporia High senior Harry Trelc signed a National Letter of Intent on Wednesday to continue his basketball career at Baker University. Trelc selected the Wildcats program after feeling a strong connection with the team and campus culture. Emporia opens its regular season Dec. 1 at home against Sunrise Christian Academy...