Category Archives: News
Businesses told to be cautious if they receive letter threatening to 'levy assets' if they don't respond
Local businesses may be receiving letters threatening to levy their assets. The Emporia Police Department says at least one local business received a letter addressed from Tax Lien Group saying it wou...
May 28, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Investors told to learn more about 'pig butchering' scam
Ever heard of a "pig butchering scam?" The Office of Kansas Securities is asking residents to be mindful of an investment scam designed to build trust as part of a series of smaller frauds before a fi...
May 28, 2023 Kansas Insurance Department logo.
USDA extends application deadlines for two revenue loss programs
Ag producers who may have been struggling to meet application deadlines for certain revenue loss programs now have more time to file their paperwork. Friday was originally the deadline for the Emergen...
May 28, 2023 US Department of Agriculture logo.
It's swim time; Opening day kicks off 2023 Jones Aquatic Center regular season Saturday
For the 21st year, the Jones Aquatic Center is open for business. Hundreds of local residents jampacked the facility for the first day of the regular swim season Saturday afternoon. While all were abl...
May 27, 2023 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
UPDATE: Four hospitalized following two vehicle collision in Allen Saturday
Four people were hospitalized following a two vehicle collision in Allen Saturday morning. According to Lyon County Deputy Chuck Moore, a Ford F150 pickup driven by 21-year-old Jonte Krantz was westbo...
May 27, 2023
Inaugural Flint Hills Ultra Gravel Tour launches from downtown Emporia Saturday morning
Everyone has a reason for why they ride especially those who are taking part in the inaugural Flint Hills Ultra Gravel Tour that launched from downtown Emporia Saturday morning. For some, like Robb Fi...
May 27, 2023 Flint Hills Ultra Gravel Tour participants gather for a photo ahead of the inaugural ride launch. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
McPherson resident dead following bicycle accident southeast of Emporia Friday
One person is dead following a bicycle accident southeast of Emporia Friday morning. According to Lyon County Deputy Chuck Moore, Lyon County EMS, District 5 First Responders and Lyon County Deputies ...
May 26, 2023 KVOE News file photo
Pair of candidates file for election and re-election in separate races Friday
With just under a week remaining before the candidate filing and withdrawal deadline, a pair of candidates have filed for two separate races. Friday, Christy Grant filed for election to the USD 253 Em...
May 26, 2023 Lyon County Election Office graphic.
Lyon County Commissioners to receive five budget requests during Wednesday study session
Lyon County Commissioners will overhear five budget requests from local agencies during their special study session Wednesday morning. Commissioners will overhear presentations from Alexis Rockers rep...
May 26, 2023 Lyon County commissioners (from left) Rollie Martin, Ken Duft, Doug Peck. KVOE News file photo.
USD 253 district families encouraged to participate in statewide broadband survey
USD 253 Emporia Public Schools encourages families to participate in a statewide survey testing broadband connectivity. The speed test and survey are available online at Broadbandks.com and take only ...
May 26, 2023 USD 253 Emporia logo.
