Category Archives: News
Report of central Emporia house fires unfounded
A report Thursday morning of several homes on fire in central Emporia was unfounded. Firefighters from Emporia, Americus and Olpe were initially sent to the 800 block of Rural shortly before 9 am afte...
Mar 9, 2023 Emporia Fire badge.
Lyon County extradition hearing in Colorado assault case delayed to April
There has been a delay in an extradition hearing for an Emporia man accused of criminal activity in Colorado. A hearing originally set for Wednesday in Lyon County District Court was pushed to April 1...
Mar 9, 2023
COVID-19 new cases at lowest levels since September
Recorded new COVID-19 cases in Lyon County are at their lowest weekly numbers in months. On Wednesday, Lyon County Public Health reported 11 new cases, following 14 new cases in the March 1 report and...
Mar 9, 2023 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
Beginning of Blood in Flight Initiative involving Newman Regional Health, LifeSave, Red Cross celebrated Wednesday
A major medical partnership announced Wednesday will help patients needing critical care across the KVOE listening area. Newman Regional Health and LifeSave Transport, the hospital's medical air ambul...
Mar 8, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News
Dynamic Discs, Dynamic Distribution sell to European venture capital companies
Dynamic Discs has a new owner and a slight adjustment to its leadership structure, but day-to-day operations are not changing and the new ownership group could set up a long-desired expansion for the ...
Mar 8, 2023 Dynamic Discs logo.
WEATHER: Light rain totals noted Tuesday into Wednesday, isolated storms possible Thursday
As expected, light rain fell across the KVOE listening area Tuesday. As of 8:30 am Wednesday: *KVOE studios: 0.35 inches *Emporia Municipal Airport: 0.28 inches *3 miles east of Emporia Municipal Airp...
Mar 8, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Financial matters ahead for Lyon County Commission
Lyon County commissioners have various financial matters to handle as part of their action meeting Thursday. Commissioners will consider approving the Year 3 payment of over $130,000 to Motorola Solut...
Mar 8, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Subway, Taco John's to replace longstanding McDonald's at Kansas Turnpike's Emporia service exit
New dining options are coming to the Kansas Turnpike's Emporia service exit. The restaurant will now be a combination of Subway and Taco John's, replacing McDonald's. The change follows a recent reque...
Mar 8, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Year-to-year home sales lower in Emporia, Lyon County
Based on the number of homes sold year-to-year and the amount of time before being sold, the local housing market is slowing down. Total home sales dipped from 36 in February 2022 to 25 last month. Ja...
Mar 8, 2023 Sunflower Association of Realtors graphic.
Habitat for Humanity's local efforts bolstered through annual benefit concert offered by ESU Music Department
Music served as the basis of a major fundraiser in Emporia on Tuesday night. The ESU Chorale, Chamber Singers and Chamber Orchestra performed during the concert. Fundraising totals will be announced l...
Mar 8, 2023 Several groups connected to the Emporia State Department of Music performed during the annual Habitat for Humanity benefit concert at First United Methodist Church on Tuesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
