Category Archives: News
Lyon County deputies reminding residents not to dump trash at certain locations after incident at Rocky Ford Bridge
The Lyon County Sheriff's Office is reminding residents not to dump trash at bridges, roads, ditches or public property after a recent cleanup near Emporia. On Monday, the Sheriff's Office issued a so...
Jan 17, 2023 Lyon County Sheriff's Office photo.
BOX TRUCK CRASH: Americus Road traffic returns to normal flow shortly before noon
It took over six hours, but traffic on part of Americus Road returned to normal traffic flow shortly before lunch following a wreck early Tuesday. A box truck went off Road F between Roads 290 and 300...
Jan 17, 2023 Google Maps image.
No injuries following vehicle fire on Interstate 35 Monday evening
A vehicle was destroyed, however, no one was harmed following a vehicle fire on Interstate 35 Monday evening. According to Lyon County Deputy Colin Brozek, Emporia Police, Emporia Fire and Lyon County...
Jan 17, 2023 Lyon County Sheriff's Office patch.
Special evening service honors the teachings, memory and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Monday
Martin Luther King's legacy of loving thy neighbor, judging others by the content of their character and a dream that all men and women could live together in harmony was celebrated and honored during...
Jan 16, 2023 Photo by Baylee Hudson/KVOE News
Emporia Water Treatment plant ozone system restored; residents may continue to notice strange odor or taste through Tuesday evening
After more than 48 hours, Emporia Water Treatment Plant staff and vendors have restored the plant's ozone system. According to City Communications Manager Christine Johnson, the system was restored Mo...
Jan 16, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
David Traylor Zoo in the midst of lovable Valentine's Day themed fundraiser
Love is, soon-to-be, in the air with Valentine's day just around the corner and the David Traylor Zoo wants to help you grab a unique gift for your special someone. The zoo is offering a series of uni...
Jan 16, 2023 David Traylor Zoo Graphic.
STATEHOUSE: League of Women Voters' Emporia branch begins second year of vote-tracking effort
The League of Women Voters' Emporia branch will be busy the next few months. Why, you might ask? It's tracking votes for lawmakers representing Lyon County for the second straight year. The first week...
Jan 16, 2023 Kansas Statehouse. KVOE News File Photo
LYON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT: Rape, indecent liberties case set for two hearings this week
A man accused of rape, indecent liberties and other counts will have two hearings this week in Lyon County District Court. Isaac Arron Lawrence is charged with single counts of rape and aggravated ind...
Jan 16, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
GREENWOOD COUNTY DISTRICT COURT: Two arrested for alleged drug distribution near school; man arrested after alleged chase
A search warrant in Eureka led to two arrests on suspected drug distribution activity near a school. The Greenwood County Sheriff's Office says Jennifer Hess and Ashton Hess were both arrested Jan. 9 ...
Jan 16, 2023 Greenwood County Sheriff's Office logo. KVOE News file photo.
Variance request for single-family attached dwellings in downtown Emporia to get Planning Commission attention Tuesday
The Emporia-Lyon County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission has its monthly meeting Tuesday evening. Board members will consider a variance request to build "multiple" single-family attached dwellin...
Jan 16, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
