Category Archives: News
2021 Battle of the Badges now underway through Friday
There are still plenty of openings available for residents to help local law enforcement, first responders and the American Red Cross save lives this week. The annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive ...
Aug 12, 2021 Local law enforcement and first responders pose proudly during Wednesday's Battle of the Badges blood drive. Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Universal mask use to return to USD 253 for 2021-22 school year
USD 253 students, staff and visitors will be masking up for the 2021-22 school year following the USD 253 Board of Education meeting Wednesday evening. The board voted 6-1 Wednesday to accept a recomm...
Aug 12, 2021 USD 253 School Board members weigh their decisions during Wednesday's regular meeting. Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Heat advisories extended for Lyon, most surrounding counties until 8 pm Thursday
One more day of oppressive heat is expected before a welcome cooldown. The National Weather Service has reissued a heat advisory for Lyon, Coffey, Greenwood, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties until...
Aug 11, 2021 National Weather Service graphic.
Amber Alert canceled after missing Chanute child found safe in Greenwood County Wednesday afternoon
Law enforcement have safely located a missing Chanute child after a statewide Amber Alert was issued Wednesday afternoon. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation announced via Twitter just before 5 pm that...
Aug 11, 2021 Jakob Senkbeil and Nina Senkbeil. Photos from Kansas Bureau of Investigation.
CORONAVIRUS: Public Health posts fact sheet on latest quarantine, isolation guidance
As coronavirus cases increase markedly this week, Lyon County Public Health has rolled out a new online fact sheet to answer questions about current quarantine and isolation policies. Public Health ha...
Aug 11, 2021 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
2022 budget reviews continue for Emporia City Commission Wednesday
The fiscal year 2022 budget continued to be the top priority for Emporia City Commissioners during their recent study session Wednesday. During its latest review of the upcoming budget, commissioners ...
Aug 11, 2021 Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Women allegedly involved in Emporia hit-and-run, kidnapping formally charged
The Emporia women allegedly involved in a hit-and-run incident that developed into a short-term kidnapping episode have now been formally charged. Analysa Tamez, 26, faces seven counts, including sing...
Aug 11, 2021 Mariah Lopez (left), Analysa Tamez. Lyon County Jail photos.
CORONAVIRUS: 40 new cases pushes active total over 100 in Lyon County
For the first time since the start of the year, Lyon County Public Health is up over 100 active COVID-19 cases. In its latest COVID update Wednesday, Lyon County Public Health reported 40 new cases br...
Aug 11, 2021 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
CORONAVIRUS: Denim and Diamonds fundraising sets record despite canceling signature event
Despite not having the signature gathering last week, Newman Regional Health is announcing record fundraising through the Denim and Diamonds campaign. Director of Business Development McKenzie Cinelli...
Aug 11, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Brews and Bites pushed to late October
Another public event has been affected by coronavirus. This time, it's Brews and Bites to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters Serving Lyon County. Originally set for Friday at the Emporia Granada Theatre...
Aug 11, 2021 Big Brothers Big Sisters graphic.
