Category Archives: News
SOS tapped to assist district court with review of protection orders
SOS Inc. has always had a hefty workload in terms of serving the local community and now it has an additional responsibility handed down from Lyon County District Court. Mary Halleran of SOS, a recent...
Jun 9, 2023
Two transported following three vehicle accidents in south Emporia Friday
Two people were hospitalized after three vehicles collided at a south Emporia intersection late Friday afternoon. Emergency crews were called to the intersection of South Avenue and Mechanic just befo...
Jun 9, 2023
Next court appearance pending for attempted murder suspect following change in legal counsel Thursday
Proceedings are on hold at the moment for a man accused of attempted murder following an alleged shooting in East Emporia in late April. Michael Brian Bradley, 48, appeared in Lyon County District Cou...
Jun 9, 2023 Michael Bradley. Lyon County Jail photo.
Kansas Governor appoints DEA Chief Inspector as next Superintendent of the Kansas Highway Patrol
The Kansas Highway Patrol will have a new leader at the helm come July. Friday, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced the appointment of Erik Smith as the KHP's new Superintendent. Of his new appointm...
Jun 9, 2023 Kansas Highway Patrol Superintendent Erik Smith. Photo courtesy of the Office of Kansas Governor Laura Kelly.
Symphony in the Flint Hills set for Saturday in Wabaunsee County
The 18th annual Symphony in the Flint Hills takes place Saturday. This year's event will take place at Wade Pasture in Wabaunsee County near Eskridge. During KVOE's 8:05 a.m. newscast Friday, Organize...
Jun 9, 2023 Symphony in the Flint Hills Image.
Sheriff's Office receives bulk of drone order; Already putting new equipment to good use
The Lyon County Sheriff's Office has the bulk of its recently ordered Drones now on hand and currently in use. According to Lyon County Sheriff Jeff Cope, six of the seven units ordered last month hav...
Jun 9, 2023 Lyon County Sheriff's Office Photo.
Madison Days set for Saturday
There's something for everyone to do at Madison Days Saturday. Activities begin at 8 a.m. with a biscuits and gravy breakfast served by the 1st Christian Church's Youth Group. A new activity on this y...
Jun 8, 2023 Courtesy photo Madison Days Facebook
Yeager/Jenkins Memorial Catfish Tournament has biggest turnout in event's existence
It was a record-setting weekend for the Yeager/Jenkins Memorial Catfish Tournament. 37 teams made up of over 140 people helped raise money for the Yeager/Jenkins Memorial Scholarship. Organizer Nick B...
Jun 8, 2023 Courtesy Photo Yeager/Jenkins Memorial Tournament Facebook
'It went off without a hitch:' USD 251 Honor Flight returns after
Organizers of the recent USD 251 North Lyon County Honor Flight trip say that by all accounts the recent 48-hour adventure within the nation's capital was a rousing success. Organizer Shawn Wilson tel...
Jun 8, 2023 USD 251 Photo.
Aggravated battery suspect enters guilty plea Thursday; Sentencing scheduled for August
Sentencing has been scheduled for early August in a Lyon County aggravated battery case following a hearing in Lyon County District Court Thursday morning. During that hearing, Dalton Hall pleaded gui...
Jun 8, 2023 Dalton Hall. Lyon County Crime Stoppers photo.
