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Lyon County Fair set to start carnival, featured grandstand events
The Lyon County Fair schedule kicks into high gear Wednesday evening. The 4-H rodeo and start of the carnival kick off 10 days worth of grandstand events and other activities. Fair Board Chair Ken Duf...
Aug 07, 2019
Emporia Rescue Mission planning to adjust entrance requirements if Topeka counterpart closes
The Emporia Rescue Mission is making plans to tweak its entry requirements if the Topeka mission has to close its doors next month. On Monday, the Topeka mission said it faces a $180,000 shortfall per...
Aug 07, 2019
Executive sessions among main items in Lyon County Commission action meeting
Lyon County commissioners have a lot of discussion ahead during their weekly action meeting Thursday. Commissioners have six executive sessions planned, including three for legal matters and three for...
Aug 07, 2019
August 7, 2019
Shortly voters in Emporia's school district will be receiving ballots for the proposed $78 million bond issue for safety and security; addition and renovation of academic space; building systems and i...
Aug 07, 2019
Audio - Wednesday - 08-07-19
Lyon County Zoning and Floodplain Administrator Sam Seeley previews an open house Thursday dealing with flood-related issues, including insurance and maps. Your browser does not support the audio elem...
Aug 07, 2019
Eureka voters advance mayoral candidates for general election after Tuesday's primary
The field for Eureka mayor was cut in half after Tuesday’s primary election. Four candidates — Stephen Coulter, Kevin Lawrence, Larry Moore and Tim Watchous were running to advance to the ...
Aug 07, 2019
Emporia AAA falls to Festus, Mo. at Mid-South Regional Tournament
The Emporia AAA American Legion baseball team dropped their first game at the Mid-South Regional tournament, Wednesday afternoon, 5-3 to Post 253 out of Festus, Mo. Festus scored 4 runs in the first i...
Aug 07, 2019
UPDATE: Severe storm, flash flood watches continue for KVOE listening area; power outages develop near Emporia
Thunderstorm activity could give us severe weather Wednesday morning and widespread heavy rainfall overnight. Active warnings *None currently announced. No severe weather has been reported, although 5...
Aug 07, 2019
UPDATE: Mechanical malfunction leads to Tuesday's injury accident in Reading
An apparent mechanical issue led to Tuesday night’s injury accident in Reading. Lyon County Deputy Zach Shafer says Seth Matthews of Reading was working on a motor home in the 400 block of Frank...
Aug 07, 2019
Emporia Fire respond to vehicle fire northwest of Emporia Tuesday
No injuries have been reported following a vehicle fire near Emporia Tuesday afternoon. Fire crews were toned out to a report of a vehicle fire at Road 180 and B, 8 miles northwest of Emporia, shortly...
Aug 06, 2019
