Category Archives: News
Voter registration deadline and write-in candidate procedures highlight special appearance by Lyon County Election Officer Amie Jones on KVOE's Morning Show Monday
The general election is quickly approaching and there are several dates of note that voters need to keep in mind over the next few weeks. With that in mind, KVOE began what will be a recurring segment...
Oct 06, 2025 Lyon County Election Office graphic.
Lyon County History Center to host The People's Budget Tour stop next month
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is starting a listening tour on the state budget this week. And she currently plans to be in Emporia for the tour early next month. The People's Budget Tour begins Thursday...
Oct 06, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
4th Annual Medicare Townhall Meeting on Wednesday in Emporia
The 4th annual Medicare townhall meeting at the Clint Boyer Building at the Lyon County Fairgrounds in Emporia is coming up on Wednesday. The event is in collaboration with North Central Flint Hills A...
Oct 06, 2025 Medicare logo.
Lyon County deputies warning of cryptocurrency scams
As technology evolves, so do scams. The Lyon County Sheriff's Office says residents are getting calls from a "Deputy Williams." The Sheriff's Office isn't giving specifics about the scam calls, but it...
Oct 06, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Bail bond scam reported by Coffey County Sheriff's Office
The Coffey County Sheriff's Office is reporting a scam involving families of incarcerated people. The Sheriff's Office says scammers will call a family member identifying themselves as from the county...
Oct 06, 2025 Coffey County Sheriff's Office image.
USD 253 board to consider partial self-pay health insurance plan Wednesday
The USD 253 Emporia Board of Education has its regular meeting this week. Board members could approve a health insurance package as part of their business. The board has in front of it a partially-sel...
Oct 06, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia Carnegie Library tours now available
People interested in bringing new life to Emporia's Carnegie Library downtown can now tour the facility. Residents interested in a tour or just in learning more about the building can call Director of...
Oct 06, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
'The Voice of Emporia' inducted into KAB Hall of Fame
The Voice of Emporia got his flowers Sunday night. The Kansas Association of Broadcasters honored KVOE General Manager and Morning Show host Ron Thomas in this year's Hall of Fame induction class. Tho...
Oct 06, 2025 KVOE General Manager Ron Thomas begins his acceptance speech after being inducted into the Kansas Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Former Wabaunsee County correctional officer arrested in Pottawatomie County following KBI led investigation related to alleged inmate mistreatment between March and May
A former Wabaunsee County correctional officer is now in custody in Pottawatomie County. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, 48-year-old Jeffery Patrick turned himself into Pottawatomie C...
Oct 05, 2025 Kansas Bureau of Investigation graphic.
Good Way Gardens closes down 2025 season with full schedule and full yard Sunday
Good music, good friends, good food, and great art were all part of the 2025 Good Way Gardens Season Finale Sunday night. Festivities began with the unveiling of a new sculpture, which will stand guar...
Oct 05, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
