Category Archives: News
Flint Hills Senior Life Fair making return after two-year hiatus
After a two-year break due to COVID-19, the Flint Hills Senior Life Fair is returning. This year's event will take place on Wednesday October 12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Anderson Building on the L...
Oct 05, 2022 Lyon County Fairgrounds Anderson Building. KVOE News file photo.
UPDATE: Non-life threatening injuries reported following two vehicle collision south of Emporia Wednesday morning.
Two vehicles were involved in a morning crash south of Emporia Wednesday. Emporia/Lyon County EMS, Olpe Fire and Lyon County Deputies were all called to the intersection of Kansas Highway 99 and Road ...
Oct 05, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Area tornado stats below normal
This hasn't been the most active year for tornadoes. National Weather Service meteorologist Chad Omitt represents the Topeka forecast office. He says the coverage area, which includes Lyon and most su...
Oct 05, 2022 National Weather Service logo.
Lyon County rape suspect to have review hearing Wednesday afternoon
A man accused of rape and aggravated criminal sodomy in Lyon County District Court has a review hearing Wednesday. Gerald Travis Todd faces two rape counts and four counts of aggravated criminal sodom...
Oct 05, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Hetlinger Field Day makes long awaited return Tuesday
From disc golf to bike riding and some water activities, the 2022 Hetlinger Field Day had it all Tuesday afternoon. After a brief hiatus due to COVID-19, the event made its return, a bit later than pl...
Oct 04, 2022 Kent Schnakenberg gets Hetlinger staff and clients fired up for the annual Hetlinger Field Day. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Lyon County Commissioners convening for weekly action meeting Thursday morning
Lyon County Commissioners may approve a recent request from a pair of local business owners during their regular action meeting Thursday morning. During the "other business" portion of the meeting, co...
Oct 04, 2022 Lyon County Commission photos.
Emporia City Commission meeting set for noon Wednesday
Emporia City Commissioners will hold their regular combination action and study meeting Wednesday afternoon. Items on the action agenda will include a resolution to establish a public hearing date on ...
Oct 04, 2022 KVOE News File Photo
KS GOP Bus Tour making stops in listening area Saturday
The Kansas Republican Party will make stops in the KVOE listening area this month. A statewide bus tour begins Oct. 5 in Topeka with nearly 30 stops, including a stop at the Lyon County Fairgrounds at...
Oct 04, 2022 KS GOP Image.
Michelin Emporia grand opening coming Wednesday
Local leadership and members of the Michelin North America Family will be holding a special ceremony Wednesday morning. A ribbon-cutting is taking place to celebrate the Michelin Emporia grand opening...
Oct 04, 2022 Michelin logo
UPDATE: Manufacturing malfunction leads to early morning structure fire at Emporia business
No structural damage was reported following an early morning fire at an Emporia business Tuesday. Emporia, Olpe and Americus firefighters were all called to Thermal Ceramics at 221 Weaver Street in Em...
Oct 04, 2022 KVOE News file pnoto.
