Category Archives: News
Infrastructure work continues near new Evergy service center outside Emporia
Work on utilities near Evergy's new service center complex just west of Emporia is entering a new phase this week. Phase II of a significant drainage project is now underway. West 18th, which becomes ...
Jan 09, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Sharing the stories: Lyon County History Center program illustrates the importance of 'family lore'
Sometimes the embellished stories shared around the dinner table can often be the best piece of history a family can hold on to. That's the opinion of Dr. Kim Stanley professor and the chair of the De...
Jan 09, 2023 Dr. Kim Stanley with Lyon County History Center Director Greg Jordan and Deputy Director Lisa Soller. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Emporia Children's Choir to hold first rehearsal Thursday
The city of Emporia and the local area now have a choir dedicated to children. Director Anna Ryan, a recent guest of KVOE's Morning Show, introduced the choir to the community saying it is an opportun...
Jan 09, 2023 Emporia Children's Choir Logo.
Duft sworn in to Lyon County Commission: 'I plan to make the people proud that elected me'
Ken Duft won't have his first meeting until next week, but he is now officially a member of the Lyon County Commission. Duft was sworn in by Lyon County Chief Judge Jeff Larson as part of a short cere...
Jan 09, 2023 Lyon County Chief Judge Jeff Larson (left) swears Ken Duft in to the Lyon County Commission First District position as part of a short ceremony at the Lyon County Courthouse. KVOE News file photo.
Kansas lawmakers back in session
The 2023 legislative session is officially underway. Lawmakers serving Lyon County are getting acclimated to new committees in some cases. 17th District Senator Jeff Longbine is not on that list -- he...
Jan 09, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
USD 253 board to receive update on Jones Early Childhood Center as part of full agenda Wednesday
The USD 253 Emporia Board of Education has several notable items on Wednesday night's agenda. Board members will get an update on school improvement goals and strategies for Jones Early Childhood Deve...
Jan 09, 2023 USD 253 Emporia logo.
Kansas in line to receive over $45 million total from latest wave of opioid settlements
The state of Kansas will receive over $45 million total from two pharmaceutical companies as the state's fight against opioid abuse continues. Outgoing Attorney General Derek Schmidt says Teva has agr...
Jan 09, 2023 Drug Enforcement Agency photo.
Cause accidental but undetermined after fire destroys farm shed west of Emporia
The destructive early-morning fire at a shed west of Emporia has been deemed accidental in nature. Emporia, Lyon County District 4 and Chase County fire crews responded to 251 Road 200 along with Lyon...
Jan 09, 2023 Firefighters spray water on a barn fire that developed west of Emporia early Monday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Water heater issue leads to fire in Emporia home
Emporia Fire believes a house fire Sunday evening started in the laundry room. Firefighters were dispatched to 106 Union around 5 pm, finding smoke coming from the eaves as they arrived. Fire Capt. Be...
Jan 08, 2023 Emporia firefighters leave 106 Union after fire was reported early Sunday evening. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
LYON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT: Man arrested after alleged incident at Emporia hotel listed as Colorado fugitive; marijuana distribution case set for preliminary hearing
The man who allegedly caused a disturbance in an Emporia hotel before leading authorities on a short chase through the building on New Year's Eve has other legal concerns. Adam Nicklaus Lacer-D'Angelo...
Jan 08, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
