Category Archives: News
US Attorney for Kansas mentions 'irresponsible rumors' with southwest Kansas ICE operation earlier this month
US Attorney for Kansas Ryan Kriegshauser says "irresponsible rumors" about Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in southwest Kansas, rather than the operation itself, could "potentially harm t...
Sep 30, 2026 Immigration and Customs Enforcement logo.
SOS gearing up for busy month in October beginning with special exhibit recognizing agency's 50 year anniversary
The next three months will be jam-packed with activities continuing to celebrate SOS' 50th anniversary. The list of activities and events will begin in October and include a collaboration with the Lyo...
Sep 30, 2026 SOS Services Logo.
Trio of community engagement opportunities ahead as USD 251 approaches bond votes
USD 251 North Lyon County is ramping up its community engagement opportunities with significant bond questions on the November 3 ballot. After holding a tour of Northern Heights High School earlier th...
Sep 30, 2026 USD 251 North Lyon County rendering.
Kansas Attorney General, Roblox reach over $10M agreement on child safety reforms
The Office of Kansas Attorney General will get over $10 million from Roblox as part of a settlement on child safety reforms. Attorney General Kris Kobach says Roblox will pay $9,8 million to his offic...
Sep 30, 2026 Seal of the Office of Kansas Attorney General.
Fire reported at east Emporia laundromat
Emporia Fire and 2 other Lyon County fire departments called out to a reported structure fire in east Emporia, but the incident appears to be limited in scope. Firefighters from Emporia were toned out...
Sep 30, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Dr. Filiz Tabak named new permanent Dean of the ESU School of Business and Technology
The Emporia State University School of Business and Technology has a new Dean. Tuesday afternoon, ESU announced that Dr. Filiz Tabak had been selected as the new dean after being named to the role on ...
Sep 29, 2026 Dr. Filiz Tabak. Emporia State University Courtesy Image.
2026-27 Emporia High School Theatre season begins Friday and Saturday
Emporia High School will be kicking off the 2026-2027 theater season with performances of Suite Surrender Friday and Saturday. Suite Surrender, written by Michael McKeever, is a comedy farce set in th...
Sep 29, 2026 Pictured left to right: Emporia High School seniors Attlyn Heffron and Kaylee Wellman, EHS Theatre Director Amanda Ballard and EHS juniors Emma Clarie Turner and CJ Elston. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Lyon County Commissioners to consider finalizing 2027 budget as part of weekly action meeting Thursday
Lyon County's 2027 budget is set to be finalized during the Lyon County Commission's upcoming weekly action meeting Thursday morning. During the tail end of their session, commissioners may approve ce...
Sep 29, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
EPD: Sunday shooting incident accidental
Emporia Police officers investigated an accidental shooting incident this past weekend. Police Capt. Ray Mattas says the call in central Emporia happened around 3 pm. Officers found 22-year-old Christ...
Sep 29, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Hartford City Council still finalizing details on new city hall project; special work session coming Wednesday evening
With a tentative framework in place, the Hartford City Council will have a special work session Wednesday evening to get more specifics handled for the town's new City Hall. A work session is slated f...
Sep 29, 2026 Some demolition has happened at Hartford City Hall after a damaging windstorm July 4, but full demolition appears to be starting next week. Kenny Hamman/City of Hartford.
