Category Archives: News
USD 253 Emporia approves purchase-lease agreement and $13.6 million district-wide upgrade project during regular meeting Wednesday
USD 253 Emporia will now seek bids for a loan to finance a major infrastructure project across the district. At their regular meeting on Wednesday, board members approved a purchase-lease agreement wi...
Oct 14, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Emporia Metro Planning Commission continues initial process of zoning regulation review related to medical facility definitions Tuesday
The Emporia Metropolitan Area Planning Commission continued its look at the current city zoning regulations, specifically focusing on potential restrictions and conditions for medical facilities, duri...
Oct 14, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Over 230 cast ballots during first day of off-site advanced voting Wednesday
Turnout for the first day of off-site advanced voting was strong, according to Lyon County Election Officer Amy Jones Wednesday afternoon. Advance off-site voting will continue through Saturday aftern...
Oct 14, 2026 KVOE News File Photo
Cities of Allen and Admire placed under boil water advisory
A boil water advisory has been issued for portions of northern Lyon County. Specifically, the cities of Allen and Admire are in the advisory that was issued Wednesday morning, with the Kansas Departme...
Oct 14, 2026 Kansas Department of Health and Environment graphic.
Newman Regional Health begins community survey, prepares for Wave of Light remembrance ceremony
Newman Regional Health is asking residents to take part in a community survey designed to help "shape the future" of local healthcare. The hospital is expanding its medical offerings as part of the Ru...
Oct 14, 2026 Kacie Hastings (left) and Heather Aylward discussed a new community survey and the Wave of Light remembrance ceremony on KVOE's Morning Show on Wednesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lyon County Sheriff urging residents to sign up for OffenderWatch with Halloween approaching
Halloween is approaching soon, and Lyon County Sheriff Jeff Cope is urging parents to sign up for OffenderWatch and related information about registered offenders. The Sheriff's Office has used Offend...
Oct 14, 2026 Lyon County Sheriff's Office patch.
Candidate Forum: Kansas House 76th District
Kansas House 76th District candidates David Claridge and Russel Stukey discussed data centers, property taxes, education funding and other topics during KVOE's Candidate Forum on Tuesday. On data cent...
Oct 14, 2026 Kansas House 60th District hopefuls Democrat David Claridge (left) and Republican Russel Stukey appeared on KVOE's Candidate Forum on Tuesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
DATA CENTER: City of Emporia responds to DI-O lawsuit
The City of Emporia has responded to a lawsuit alleging it did not handle certain zoning matters tied to a potential data center correctly. Amanda Mendoza, Kenneth Bruner, Ann Bruner and the separate ...
Oct 14, 2026 Wave.video graphic.
OP-ED: Growth or stagnation? The economic choice facing Emporia
Growth, collaboration, and responsible planning can strengthen the local economy and potentially help ease the residential tax burden. Emporia is at an economic crossroads. Businesses have left, close...
Oct 14, 2026 Wave.video graphic.
Lyon County Commission convening for weekly action meeting Thursday
Costs related to the county's new 911 center will be one of the many items to come before Lyon County Commissioners when they convene for their weekly action meeting Thursday morning. Commissioners wi...
Oct 13, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
