Category Archives: News
Small grass fire reported near Bushong; details pending after Sunday's north Lyon County fire
Area firefighters have been dealing with small grass fires the past several days as drought conditions continue. Allen-Admire and Americus firefighters were called to the 300 block of US Highway 56 we...
Oct 17, 2022 Google Maps image.
Man accused of attempted murder to begin court proceedings in Lyon County this week
A first court appearance is set for Monday afternoon in a Lyon County attempted murder case. Matthew Schroeder, 41, stands accused of attempted first-degree murder with an alternate count of aggravate...
Oct 16, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Grass fire draws several Lyon County fire departments to Roads 350 and H-2
Several Lyon County fire departments are responding to a grass fire Sunday evening. The grass fire was reported near Roads 350 and H-2 shortly after 5 pm. Allen-Admire and Americus firefighters were c...
Oct 16, 2022 Google Maps image.
Quik Trip project in front of Emporia-Lyon County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission during Tuesday's monthly meeting
The Emporia-Lyon County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals are holding back-to-back meetings Tuesday. The Planning Commission will consider recommending approval of a pr...
Oct 16, 2022 Quik Trip logo.
HOTT and the Lyon County History Center host event to celebrate the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanics of Today and Tomorrow and the Lyon County History Center culminated Hispanic Heritage Month Saturday with a cooperative community celebration. The celebration served as the culmination of va...
Oct 16, 2022 The HOTT celebration included live music from local Hispanic artists and performances by the folkloric dances / Photo by Ana Valdez KVOE News
Recession increasingly likely over next 12 months, but may be milder in Kansas than other places nationwide
Recession is looking more likely over the next year than it was early this year, but one of the presenters at the annual Emporia Economic Outlook Conference doesn't think a downturn will be as severe ...
Oct 16, 2022 Residents attending Emporia's annual Economic Outlook Conference on Friday learned more about a potential recession and inflation's role in a possible downturn. Updates on local and state economic trends, as well as real estate developments, were also part of the conference. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia Rec Commission board to look at upcoming improvement projects
The Emporia Recreation Commission will discuss improvement projects at its monthly meeting. Rec Commission board members will discuss capital improvement priorities for the Lee Beran (BEH-rin) Recreat...
Oct 16, 2022 Lee Beran Recreation Center. KVOE News File Photo.
Small Saturday fires in Emporia handled quickly
Emporia Fire dealt with two small fires Saturday. The first fire happened shortly after midnight under the Kansas Highway 99 bridge at Soden's Grove. Fire Capt. Willie Ward says some embers from a cam...
Oct 16, 2022 Emporia Fire badge.
Freeze watch upgraded to warning early Tuesday
A cold weather alert has been upgraded across the KVOE listening area. A freeze watch initially in effect for all area counties early Tuesday is now a freeze warning. Lyon, Coffey, Morris, Osage and W...
Oct 16, 2022 National Weather Service graphic.
Friends of the Library kick off fall book sale Saturday
The Friends of the Library launched their second traditional book sale of the year and had great attendance from the community this Saturday. Children's books, drama, fiction, audiobooks, a large myst...
Oct 15, 2022 KVOE News file photo
