Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: 62 new cases reported in Lyon County Wednesday
After a very slight increase last week, Lyon County's latest COVID-19 data report saw cases return to more moderate levels that have been rather commonplace through the fall. Wednesday Lyon County Pub...
Nov 23, 2022 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
Emporia Main Street's Soldier Care Package drive steaming towards finish
Thanksgiving is upon us and Veterans Day is just about two weeks behind us, but Emporia Main Street is still soliciting donations for its Soldier Care Package drive. Main Street Director Casey Woods s...
Nov 23, 2022 Emporia Main Street photo.
Emporia work, local connection leads to city receiving federal Rural Placemaking grant
Emporia's partnership with Atlas Community Studios has led to grant funding from the federal government as part of its Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge. The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and ...
Nov 23, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Miss Kansas appearance highlights preliminary Festival of Trees activities for Big Brothers Big Sisters Serving Lyon County
Christmas is right around the corner which means the decorations are making their way out. What better way to celebrate the season than with some Christmas trees? Big Brothers Big Sisters Serving Lyon...
Nov 23, 2022 Miss Kansas Ayanna Hensley (left) poses with Miss Emporia Teen Volunteer and KVOE staffer Grace Isch as part of a preliminary event for the Big Brothers Big Sisters Serving Lyon County's Festival of Trees on Tuesday. Darian Harris/KVOE News.
Dense fog advisory announced for Chase, Greenwood counties until 10 am
Thick fog is possible across parts of the KVOE listening area through mid-morning Wednesday. Chase and Greenwood counties are in a dense fog advisory until 10 am. The National Weather Service is expec...
Nov 23, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
More than 300 residents turn out for 17th annual Happy Holidaze lighting ceremony at the David Traylor Zoo Tuesday night
The David Traylor Zoo is all lit up following the annual Happy Holidaze tree lighting ceremony Tuesday. More than 20,000 feet of lights were flipped on by the Mitchell family. Rick and Colleen Mitchel...
Nov 22, 2022 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
CareArc Board of Directors focus attention on finances during monthly meeting Tuesday
Finances were the main focus of the CareArc Board of Directors during their monthly meeting Tuesday afternoon. Finances are in good standing for the health center as the calendar year begins to wind d...
Nov 22, 2022 KVOE News photo.
Thanksgiving travel rush begins in Kansas
The roads will be very busy this Thanksgiving season as many Kansas are getting ready to travel. The American Automobile Association in Kansas has already done some projections so people on the road b...
Nov 22, 2022 Photo by KVOE News
Residents reminded to be alert and aware in the kitchen to avoid holiday mishaps
Turkey day is nearly upon us which means turkeys will be going into ovens and fryers in abundance Thursday. With that in mind, residents are reminded that while also being the most family centered day...
Nov 22, 2022 Google Image.
Emporia Police clarifies AMBER Alert policy after incident involving pair of missing juveniles last week
After two Emporia children went missing briefly late last week, Emporia Police are clarifying policies when it comes to using AMBER Alerts -- and officers are considering a new method of communicating...
Nov 22, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
