Category Archives: News
Morris County deputies asking for public's help in illegal livestock disposal case
Morris County deputies are dealing with what they say is an illegal method of livestock disposal, and they are asking for the public's help in finding those responsible. Deputies say there are individ...
Dec 15, 2022 Google Maps image.
Small grass fire at Emporia shooting range doused
Emporia Fire was called to a small grass fire in southwest Emporia on Thursday. Fire was reported at the Emporia shooting range, 3000 West South, around 10:20 am. Early indications are Emporia Police ...
Dec 15, 2022 Emporia Fire badge.
CrossWinds CEO: Game plan may help alleviate holiday stress
Are you stressed yet with Christmas now 10 days away? If so, you're not alone. CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness CEO Amanda Cunningham says personal and cultural expectations can increase stress leve...
Dec 15, 2022 CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness photo.
Charges dropped against one suspect in Emporia aggravated robbery case, moving forward against other suspect
Two men accused of being involved in a shooting in southeast Emporia this past summer had preliminary hearings in Lyon County District Court on Wednesday. Only one will continue the court process afte...
Dec 15, 2022 Keno Hopkins (left), Shedrick Williams. Lyon County Jail photos.
'Appreciative to be a little bit' of USD 252 successes, longtime superintendent Mike Argabright announces retirement plan
Mike Argabright is retiring. The longtime superintendent of USD 252 Southern Lyon County announced his upcoming retirement next year as part of the district's board meeting. During Argabright's time, ...
Dec 15, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia, Lyon County home sales dip in November
November home sales declined in Emporia, both compared to October and last year. The 29 homes sold last month were below the 46 units sold in October and the 50 sold a year ago. It's also taking longe...
Dec 15, 2022 Sunflower Association of Realtors graphic.
Emporia attempted murder case to have pretrial next month
Pretrial and arraignment is coming early next year in a Lyon County attempted murder case. Matthew Schroeder is accused of attempted first-degree murder with an alternate count of aggravated domestic ...
Dec 15, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Purchase withdrawal and discussions on adequate special education funding highlight final USD 253 Board of Education meeting of 2022 Wednesday
When one door closes another opens and while Simmons Pet Food's plans to purchase the Maynard Early Childhood Education Center are no longer in place, USD 253 Emporia Public Schools is already explori...
Dec 14, 2022 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
CORONAVIRUS: 43 new cases reported in Lyon County Wednesday
Lyon County Public Health's latest COVID-19 data report was nearly level with the prior week. Public Health reported 43 new cases Wednesday morning, three more than the prior week's total of 40 and on...
Dec 14, 2022 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
Lyon County deputies: Thanksgiving traffic enforcement effort leads to numerous citations, arrests
Lyon County deputies have announced the results of their Thanksgiving Safe Arrival traffic enforcement campaign held last month. Deputy and campaign spokesman Jody Meyers says deputies issued 12 total...
Dec 14, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
