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County commissioners approve trio of both out of state travel and purchase requests as part of regular action meeting Thursday
Out-of-state travel and purchase requests all gained unanimous approval from Lyon County Commissioners during their regular action meeting Thursday morning. Commissioners would approve a trio of reque...
May 14, 2026 Lyon County Commission pictured left to right: District 3 Commissioner Chris Bartel, District 1 Comissioner and Commission Chairman Ken Duft and District 2 Commissioner Doug Peck.
Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Another remarkable year: United Way of the Flint Hills campaign again surpasses fundraising goal with $541,000 total
For the second consecutive year, the United Way of the Flint Hills ended its annual fundraising campaign with a total well above original expectations. During the annual campaign celebration Thursday ...
May 14, 2026 Pictured left to right:
Outgoing United Way Director Daphne Mertens, 2025/2026 Campaign Chair Yahaira Diaz, 2026/2027 Drive Chair Aaron Larson and incoming United Way Director Whitney Johnson. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Bruffs Sports Bar and Grill up for sale
Bruffs Sports Bar and Grill is on the market. The restaurant at 2640 West 18th is listed at $975,000 through Re/Max Ek Real Estate, with over 6,600 square feet of available space as well as a range of...
May 14, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Graduate and undergraduate commencement activities begin Friday for Emporia State University
Graduation activities begin Friday for Emporia State University. Graduate students and doctoral candidates will receive their degrees at 6 pm, with undergraduate ceremonies at 9:30 am on Saturday. Bot...
May 14, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Good Neighbor Day America event coming to Soden's Grove
Good Neighbor Day America is coming to Emporia this weekend. The Sertoma Club of Emporia is encouraging people to stop by Soden's Grove on Saturday. Club member Vickie Brooks: Brooks says the service ...
May 14, 2026 Good Neighbor Day America logo.
Lyon, Coffey county law enforcement requesting public help in finding two people for alleged criminal activity
Law enforcement organizations in Lyon and Coffey counties are asking for help in finding people wanted for various alleged criminal actions. Lyon County Crime Stoppers says 33-year-old Bradley Scott "...
May 14, 2026 Bradley Fischer (from left), Austin Majors. Coffey County Sheriff's Office photos.
Numerous severe weather chances ahead through Tuesday; chances appear remote Thursday, Friday nights
There are several severe weather chances ahead for Lyon and surrounding counties. The Storm Prediction Center has at least marginal risks Thursday evening through Tuesday. Officially, there is a sligh...
May 14, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Commercial Street to reopen at 10th following sinkhole repairs, but additional work is ahead near failure site
Traffic is just about to get back to normal on part of Commercial Street after a sinkhole developed earlier this year. 10th and Commercial, as well as the area immediately south, should reopen to driv...
May 14, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
EFD: State Street fire likely started with pallet burn near house
Wednesday's house fire at 406 State destroyed a house, hurt two firefighters and killed several pets. And it was considered incendiary -- but not arson. Following the incendiary finding, Fire Chief Br...
May 14, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Despite best efforts, USD 253 childcare program set to end in December; USD 253 Board approves MOU for virtual learning resource
USD 253 Emporia's childcare program will be continuing through the end of the year; however, hopes that it could continue beyond that point have not materialized. During the USD 253 Board of Education...
May 13, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
