Category Archives: News
Healthier Lyon County provides $5,000 grant to Corky's Cupboard
Corky's Cupboard is planning to purchase new equipment and expand its stock thanks to Healthier Lyon County. Healthier Lyon County announced Wednesday that Corky's was recently awarded a $5,000 grant ...
Oct 5, 2022 Photo courtesy of Healthier Lyon County.
Emporia City Commissioners seeking additional input from staff on proposed new city logo
It's likely the city of Emporia will have a new logo by the end of the year, however, when that will be won't be known for at least two more weeks. During their regular action and study meeting Wednes...
Oct 5, 2022 Two of the proposed new Emporia logos as presented by Lot and Illk to Emporia City Commissioners.
Proceedings in Lyon County drug distribution case continued to Nov. 16
Proceedings for a woman accused of drug distribution in Lyon County will continue next month. Proceedings for 30-year-old Nikki Rae Garrison were continued to Nov. 16 during a hearing in Lyon County D...
Oct 5, 2022 Nikki Garrison. Lyon County Jail photo.
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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 2022 KVOE News File Photo
