Category Archives: News
Turnpike Authority confirms latest cashless tolling construction project involves work in Lyon County
Cashless tolling preparations continue for the Kansas Turnpike Authority, and some of that work will be taking place in Lyon County next year. Last week, the Turnpike Authority announced several sets ...
Aug 10, 2022 Kansas Turnpike Authority logo.
Something sweet for Hostess employees: A 'thank-you' bonus
Hostess employees in Emporia are enjoying surprise bonuses. The company recently handed out bonuses of up to $1,000 for each of its nearly 2,000 bakery and warehouse employees across its operations, i...
Aug 10, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Informational meeting coming Tuesday ahead of CCLIP road resurfacing project
Emporia's latest street improvement project will begin in two weeks. According to City Communications Manager Christine Johnson, the city's contractor will begin resurfacing work on Sixth Ave. from Pr...
Aug 09, 2022 KVOE News photo.
Independence woman and Olathe man jailed on alleged drug and gun charges in Osage County Monday
Two people were arrested for alleged drug and firearms violations in Osage County Monday. According to Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells, deputies conducted a traffic stop just before 10:10 am Monday o...
Aug 09, 2022 Pictured from left to right:
Tanna Darnell and Kenyon Johnson. Osage County Jail Photos.
Lyon County Board of Canvassers certify 2022 primary election results Tuesday
Lyon County's voter official voter turnout was just below 50 percent for the 2022 primary election. The official turnout came to 47.74 percent according to the results of the official vote canvas cond...
Aug 09, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
COVID-19 closes Madison City Hall until further notice
Madison's City Hall is closed to the public for the time being. A social media post says COVID-19 has caused the closure. Further details are currently pending, including an estimate on when City Hall...
Aug 09, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Milford suspect set for arraignment hearing next month after allegedly shooting Emporia man in Chase County
Felony arraignment is next for a Milford man accused of wounding an Emporia man during a shooting incident on a Chase County highway earlier this year. Eric McClure, age 38, allegedly shot Erik Reyes ...
Aug 09, 2022 Eric McClure. Geary County Jail photo.
Battle of the Badges blood drive set to launch
Area residents are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and take part in the annual Battle of the Badges blood drive this week. Once again, the drive will be at Twelfth Avenue Baptist Church. Hours are...
Aug 09, 2022 Emporia Fire celebrates after winning the 2021 Battle of the Badges blood drive. KVOE News file photo.
Home sales dip in July for Emporia, Lyon County
Home sales on a year-to-year basis dropped in Emporia, based on the latest data from Sunflower Association of Realtors. July's total for the city limits was 42 sales, down from 65 in July 2021 and als...
Aug 09, 2022 Sunflower Association of Realtors graphic.
Budget items at heart of USD 251 board meeting Wednesday
Budget matters will highlight the next meeting for the USD 251 North Lyon County Board of Education this week. Board members have several items up for action, including dates to set hearings on the di...
Aug 09, 2022 USD 251 North Lyon County logo.
