Category Archives: News
WEATHER: Lyon, Chase, Morris counties cleared from winter weather advisories
Parts of the KVOE listening area have been cleared from winter weather advisories, while another area county has seen its alert downgraded as the current winter storm moves to the east. Lyon, Chase an...
Mar 9, 2022 Traffic outside the KVOE studios rapidly improved after over 3 inches of snowfall early Thursday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
USD 253 Emporia board approves Village Elementary renovation price tag, master contract and look into bond refinancing
The USD 253 Emporia school board approved the renovation price tag at Village Elementary as part of a packed agenda Wednesday night. Board members approved a guaranteed maximum price tag of $6.83 mill...
Mar 9, 2022 USD 253 Emporia logo.
Emporia city commissioners mull change to sewer fee structure, but look to keep fireworks discharge policy as is
Fireworks and sanitary sewer matters highlighted the Emporia City Commission study meeting Wednesday. Commissioners discussed whether to increase the sanitary sewer connection fee from $100 to $200 in...
Mar 9, 2022 Emporia City Commissioners pictured from left to right: Jamie Sauder, Susan Brinkman, Danny Giefer, Becky Smith and Rob Gilligan. City of Emporia courtesy photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Minimal movement in Lyon County's new caseload
COVID-19 numbers barely moved in Wednesday's report from Lyon County Public Health. The agency reported three cases after eight cases were logged Monday. Deaths remain constant at 112 and the number o...
Mar 9, 2022 Food and Drug Administration graphic.
West 12th water main replacement process pushing west; part of Olpe-Hartford Road to close next week
The 12th Avenue water line improvement project is getting into its second phase this week. Pavement marking is taking place Wednesday along West 12th from Lincoln to Garfield -- and the city of Empori...
Mar 9, 2022 KVOE News photo.
New state tool letting residents detail flooding announced during Flood Safety Awareness Week
Besides being Severe Weather Awareness Week, this is also Flood Safety Awareness Week, and Lyon County Zoning and Floodplain Administrator Sam Seeley encourages residents to take flooding seriously. S...
Mar 9, 2022 State of Kansas graphic.
Emporia Friends of Scouting campaign nearing 80 percent of goal after annual breakfast
The benefits of Scouting were touted during the Jayhawk Council Sojadi (soh-HAH-dee) District's Friends of Scouting breakfast at the Emporia Arts Center on Wednesday. Kansas Lt. Governor David Toland,...
Mar 9, 2022 Kansas Lt. Gov. and Commerce Secretary David Toland gives the keynote address during the Jayhawk Council Sojadi District's Friends of Scouting Breakfast in Emporia on Wednesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lee Beran Rec Center burglary suspect arrested
Emporia Police say they have made an arrest and recovered property, including a firearm, after an alleged auto burglary on the Lee Beran Recreation Center property earlier this month. Police Capt. Ray...
Mar 9, 2022 John Primeaux. Lyon County Jail photo.
Fire at mobile home near Emporia under investigation
Emporia Fire is investigating after a small fire early Tuesday evening. Battalion Chief Ryan Conley says crews from Emporia, Americus and Olpe were dispatched to 1753 Road E Lot 390 inside the Green A...
Mar 9, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County Commission's action meeting to tackle various financial matters
Invoices, bids and purchases will highlight the Lyon County Commission action meeting Thursday. Commissioners could approve an invoice from Motorola for over $133,000, as well as a separate invoice fr...
Mar 9, 2022 Lyon County Commission photos.
