Category Archives: News
Rainfall may continue at times through upcoming weekend
Moderate rain totals are already evident across the KVOE listening area, and more is to come through the weekend. As of 7 am, the KVOE studios were just over half an inch, while the Emporia Municipal ...
Oct 24, 2025 WeatherTAP.com radar image.
Southeast Lyon County wreck sends one person to Emporia for medical treatment
A wreck in southeast Lyon County sent one person to Emporia for medical treatment Thursday. Lyon County Deputy James Baker says the crash happened around 5:30 pm in the 1400 block of Road 30, about fi...
Oct 24, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Government Shutdown: Lyon County WIC to continue operating through end of month with USDA hopeful funding can continue through at least mid-November
As the Federal Government shutdown continues, Lyon County's Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program is continuing to operate, albeit with a lot of uncertainty. KVOE News recently spoke with CareArc ...
Oct 23, 2025 Kansas WIC logo.
60th District Representative Mark Schreiber pleased with 'Unified voice' shown by local leadership after Lyon County Commissioners follow suit of city and RDA in signing letter of support for TerraPower/Evergy Natrium reactor project
Recent moves by local government and economic development leaders are showing a strong "Unified voice" in the local area's bid to try and bring a new Natrium reactor project to the community, in the o...
Oct 23, 2025 60th District Representative Mark Schreiber. Kansaslegislature.org Courtesy Image
Rec center pool to close for needed maintenance starting November 12
The Lee Beran Recreation Center will be closing its indoor pool for a time at the start of next month for needed repairs. According to Emporia Recreation Commission Marketing Manager Shalla Bennett, t...
Oct 23, 2025 Lee Beran Recreation Center Indoor Pool.
Photo courtesy of ERC Marketing Manager Shalla Bennett
County commission approves contracts for shooting range/911 dispatch center project and letter of support for IdeaTek grant application as part of jam-packed agenda Thursday
A pair of tabled matters have been resolved following separate actions by Lyon County Commissioners Thursday morning. During their action meeting, commissioners approved a low bid and contracts with K...
Oct 23, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
KVOE Medicare Minute highlights changes for first-time users of Medicare.gov
Whether you're new to the system or have experience, there are always changes to Medicare. A big one this year has to do with access. On KVOE's monthly Medicare Minute Wednesday, Certified Senior Heal...
Oct 23, 2025 Medicare logo.
Upcoming Hayes Lecture featured on KVOE's ESU Buzz
Emporia State University's Homecoming activities have several highlights, including the Sam and Jeannene Hayes Lecture this upcoming Wednesday. On KVOE's ESU Buzz on Thursday, ESU student and Blue Key...
Oct 23, 2025 Dr Muhammad Nashatizadeh. Emporia State University photo.
VFW Post 1980 holding auction Thursday before moving out of longtime home next week
In preparations for moving out of its longstanding home next week, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1980 has a special fundraising auction Thursday evening. Bidding will start shortly after 5 pm at t...
Oct 23, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
USDA, other government agencies unveil Beef Industry Plan
Several federal agencies are banding together in an effort they say will strengthen the American beef industry. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Health and Human Services...
Oct 23, 2025 US Department of Agriculture graphic.
