Category Archives: News
Small shed near Emporia destroyed by fire
Fire destroyed a small shed southwest of Emporia on Wednesday afternoon. Following a report of a grass and shed fire, Emporia, Americus and Olpe firefighters were dispatched to 1474 Road E about three...
Sep 08, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia State University welcomes US Senator Jerry Moran Wednesday
Emporia State University will be looking to build on one of its current programs related to computer science following a recent visit by US Senator Jerry Moran Wednesday. Moran stopped by ESU to speak...
Sep 08, 2021 US Senator Jerry Moran shakes hands with ESU President Allison Garrett following a recent meeting on the ESU campus. Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County adds four new cases as active cases dip between Tuesday and Wednesday
There wasn't much movement in Lyon County's new coronavirus caseload between Tuesday and Wednesday. There was a noticeable dip an active cases. Lyon County Public Health announced four new cases Wedne...
Sep 08, 2021 Lyon County Public Health Image.
Emporia man arrested on suspicion of rape, aggravated criminal sodomy, aggravated burglary
An Emporia man has been arrested on suspicion of rape, aggravated burglary and other criminal activity. Police Capt. Lisa Hayes says officers responded to a western Emporia residence early Saturday fo...
Sep 08, 2021 Victor Cardona-Rivera. Lyon County Jail photo.
Repair and redevelopment projects presented to Emporia City Commissioners Wednesday
Emporia City Commissioners began initial conversations for two major projects within the city limits, one hopefully getting underway this fall. During the commission's recent study session, Bruce Boet...
Sep 08, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Prelim delayed for rape suspect in Lyon County case
A preliminary hearing for a man accused of rape in a Lyon County case now won't take place until next month. Jordan Dorsey was set to be in court Wednesday but the hearing was delayed at the prosecuti...
Sep 08, 2021 Jordan Dorsey. Lyon County Jail photo.
Preliminary hearings coming Thursday for suspects in Emporia hit-and-run, kidnapping case
Preliminary hearings are planned for Thursday afternoon for two women accused of kidnapping after an alleged hit-and-run incident earlier this summer. Analysa Tamez and Mariah Lopez are set for offici...
Sep 08, 2021 Mariah Lopez (left), Analysa Tamez. Lyon County Jail photos.
Lyon County crops avoid widespread negative issues after last week's heavy rain
The heavy rainfall we saw areawide late last week could benefit several row crops, according to Lyon County Extension ag agent Brian Rees. Temperatures in the upper 90s will force plants to shed water...
Sep 08, 2021 Corn and soybeans will likely benefit from recent rainfall if temperatures stay below the upper 90s this month. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Fog seal project beginning Wednesday on Lyon County Road 130
A special road sealing project is underway between Emporia and Olpe. The Lyon County Highway Department is fog-sealing Road 130 between Kansas Highway 99 and Road T. Fog seal uses an asphalt emulsion ...
Sep 08, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County Commission to discuss appraisal reports as part of Thursday's action session
After passing the county budget two weeks ago, Lyon County commissioners have a short agenda ahead for their weekly action meeting Thursday. County Appraiser Ryan Janzen will discuss the results of th...
Sep 08, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
