Category Archives: News
More information requested as legal review continues in alleged Emporia High battery case
Police reports are now coming to Lyon County Attorney Marc Goodman after an alleged battery incident involving at least one member of the Emporia High football team last week. Goodman tells KVOE News ...
Aug 30, 2022 Emporia High athletics logo.
Pavement milling process begins on West Sixth
Crews are making quick work of the milling part of the West Sixth Avenue repaving project. Milling of the existing pavement has been underway from Prairie east to Chestnut, and much of that zone -- al...
Aug 30, 2022 milling is now underway for eastbound traffic on West Sixth. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Jacobs Creek fatal flood notes 19th anniversary
Tuesday marks the 19th anniversary of one of the KVOE listening area's most significant weather disasters in recent memory. Strong thunderstorms brought torrential rain to Lyon and Chase counties the ...
Aug 30, 2022 Kansas Turnpike Authority logo.
Lyon County Road and Bridge seeking KDOT funding for new bridge construction near historic Rocky Ford
The Lyon County Road and Bridge Department is getting set to seek grant funding through the Kansas Department of Transportation to construct a new bridge near the historic Rocky Ford structure. Road a...
Aug 30, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Accreditation continues for Emporia's David Traylor Zoo
The David Traylor Zoo is pleased to announce its ongoing accreditation has been renewed by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Zoo Director Lisa Keith, Emporia Friends of the Zoo Board President an...
Aug 30, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia teen hospitalized following fiery interstate crash Tuesday morning
An Emporia teenager suffered suspected serious injuries following a fiery crash east of Emporia Tuesday morning. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol crash log, 17-year-old Emily Jo-Anna Goza was tr...
Aug 30, 2022 KVOE News photo.
Retirement celebration announced for outgoing Lyon County Chief Judge Merlin Wheeler
With a decision pending on the next judge to sit on the Lyon County bench, a retirement celebration has been announced for longtime Chief Judge merlin Wheeler. Activities will begin at 2 pm Friday at ...
Aug 30, 2022 Former Kansas Fifth District Chief Judge Merlin Wheeler. Courtesy photo.
Most area residents miss out on much-needed rainfall Monday
Residents hoping for more rainfall are likely disappointed. Most of Monday saw a better-than-average chance of showers and thunderstorms for the entire KVOE listening area, but widespread coverage did...
Aug 30, 2022 KVOE News photo.
Latest vehicle tag deadline Wednesday for Lyon County drivers
Another vehicle tag renewal deadline is ahead for certain Lyon County drivers. County Treasurer Sharon Gaede says Wednesday is the last day for Lyon County drivers with last names beginning with the l...
Aug 30, 2022 Kansas Department of Revenue photo.
Special meeting Wednesday for USD 251 North Lyon County to finalize 2022-2023 budget
The USD 251 North Lyon County Board of Education has a special meeting ahead this week. Board members will focus on the 2022-2023 budget during the meeting. The board will approve needs assessments fo...
Aug 30, 2022 USD 251 North Lyon County logo.
