Category Archives: News
Bloom House continuing to settle into new home
Better than three months after opening its doors, Bloom House has been busy. Here's Board President Clara Corn: Bloom House officially moved into its new home at 301 West 11th at the start of the year...
Apr 02, 2022 Bloom House Youth Services leadership and staff pose proudly during the Bloom House grand opening event on New Year's Eve. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Kansas Department of Transportation to commence resurfacing work in Lyon County Monday
Milling and overlay work through the Kansas Department of Transportation is set to begin in Lyon County Monday. The approximately 22-mile project will take place on US Highway 56 and stretch from the ...
Apr 02, 2022 Kansas Department of Transportation Map
CORONAVIRUS: eight new cases, three deaths reported in Lyon County Friday
Overall new cases were under 10 with a trio of new deaths reported in Lyon County Public Health's weekly data update. After a delay in it's weekly update due to server issues Wednesday, Public Health ...
Apr 01, 2022
Judge denies motion to dismiss for Jesus Avila murder suspect Friday
A motion to dismiss charges against one of the defendants in the Jesus Avila murder case was presented in Lyon County District Court Friday morning. Lyon County Judge Lee Fowler ultimately denied the ...
Apr 01, 2022 Armando Nunez. Lyon County Jail Photo
Emporia Granada welcoming Almost KISS Saturday
The Emporia Granada Theater is hosting tribute band "Almost KISS" on Saturday. "Almost KISS" was one of six tribute bands to be endorsed by original "KISS" member Gene Simmons. "Almost KISS" was suppo...
Apr 01, 2022
Major infrastructure work underway on Sixth Ave. in Emporia
Waterline improvement work has begun on a major roadway in Emporia. According to Emporia City Clerk Kerry Sull, the city's contractor has commenced improvement efforts on a stretch of 6th Ave. (US Hig...
Apr 01, 2022 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
North Lyon County Youth Association Fish Fry coming Saturday
The North Lyon County Youth Association is fixing lunch and dinner Saturday and the community is invited. The annual NLCYA Fish Fry is taking place Saturday starting at noon. Organizer Kiley DeDonder ...
Apr 01, 2022 NLCYA Image
Public invited to tumble into White Auditorium for Kansas Trampoline and Tumbling Championships Saturday
The Kansas Trampoline and Tumbling championships are coming to White Auditorium Saturday. The competition will feature 116 competitors from across the state including Emporia, Topeka, Parsons, McPhers...
Apr 01, 2022 Visit Emporia courtesy image.
Olpe Chicken House named 2021 Emporia Area Chamber Business of the Year
The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the recipient of the 2021 Business of the Year Award, The Olpe Chicken House. The Chicken House began operations in 1958 and since that time has buil...
Apr 01, 2022 Olpe Chicken House.
KVOE News File Photo
David Traylor Zoo teaming with Mobilizing Literacy for Saturday story walk
The David Taylor Zoo will be hosting more than just animals this Saturday. The zoo has partnered with the Emporia Public Library to host a Croaky Pokey story walk to promote literacy and the month of ...
Apr 01, 2022 David Traylor Zoo Courtesy Image
