Category Archives: News
LYON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT: Bench trial next in county's first notable fentanyl distribution case; cocaine/marijuana distribution case moving to trial
Trial is coming this spring in Lyon County's first notable fentanyl distribution case. As part of a hearing Wednesday, Terry Don Cummings requested a bench trial instead of the traditional jury trial....
Mar 16, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Donkey basketball, walking tacos raising money for USD 252 Honor Flight on Monday
The USD 252 is getting preparations ready for its latest Honor Flight fundraiser with some delicious food and entertainment. Veterans will visit Washington D.C. in April with their student guardians. ...
Mar 16, 2023 USD 252 Honor Flight fundraiser logo
Temporary stoplights being installed at Sixth and Prairie
Part of the early process in Emporia's geometric improvement project at Sixth and Prairie includes temporary traffic signals. Work began on the temporary signals Wednesday, and City Communications Man...
Mar 16, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Agreements, applications and purchases all approved during Lyon County Commission weekly meeting Thursday
Lyon County Commissioners made quick work of their regular action session agenda Thursday morning. Commissioners approved signing a letter of support to participate in the Kansas Department of Health ...
Mar 16, 2023 Lyon County commissioners (from left) Rollie Martin, Ken Duft, Doug Peck. KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County Highway Department multi-million dollar bridge and maintenance shop project underway and on schedule
Recent rainfall and blustery conditions have had little impact on early work related to the Lyon County Highway Department's new multi-million dollar maintenance and bridge shop project. According to ...
Mar 16, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia residents urged to help set city's 'action plan' during next week's visioning meetings
Emporians are asked to give their thoughts on community needs and goals during a pair of visioning meetings on the calendar next week. Meetings are 5:30 pm March 23 and 9 am March 24, both at the Whit...
Mar 16, 2023 City of Emporia graphic.
First online auction for Saint Patrick's Committee generates over $7,000
As the Saint Patrick's Committee gets ready for its annual slate of community events coming this weekend, it's also pleased with the initial results of its first-ever online auction that wrapped up Tu...
Mar 16, 2023 Saint Patrick's Day Committee graphic.
WEATHER: Drought Monitor map remains virtually unchanged
The latest US Drought Monitor update looks a lot like the map from the last two weeks. Essentially half of the KVOE listening area, along a line from just south of Council Grove to Emporia to Lebo, is...
Mar 16, 2023 US Drought Monitor map.
COVID-19: Lyon County weekly numbers at lowest levels since summer 2022
Lyon County's reported COVID-19 cases are at levels not seen for a long time. Lyon County Public Health announced four new cases for the week Wednesday, below the 11 announced last week. This is the l...
Mar 16, 2023 Lyon County Public Health Image.
WEATHER: Isolated travel issues possible by Thursday night as temperatures drop, sleet and snow develop,winds remain high
Windy conditions will persist into Friday across the KVOE listening area, and part of the weather forecast includes a change from spring to winter. TV-13 meteorologist Doug Meyers is tracking a potent...
Mar 16, 2023 WeatherTAP.com radar image.
