Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: Three new cases reported for Lyon County; active cases, hospitalizations both down
For months, Lyon County's coronavirus numbers were fairly steady below 10 per reporting period. Over the last 10 days, it has been more like a roller-coaster. Friday's report from Lyon County Public H...
Jul 23, 2021 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
Lyon County road closed through Friday
Part of a gravel road in southeast Lyon County is closed for the rest of Friday. The Lyon County Highway Department says Road 120 between U and V will remain closed until around 4 pm. Farm equipment i...
Jul 23, 2021 Google Maps image.
Emporia Arts Center is getting ready for its new Performing Arts Season
The Emporia Arts Center is finalizing its Performing Arts Season and fall class schedule. The Art Center launched its annual fund drive in late May for its new Performing Arts season. Emporia Art Cent...
Jul 23, 2021
Lyon County deputies investigating truck arson that could date back years
Lyon County deputies are investigating a potential arson incident that was recently discovered but could have happened years ago. Undersheriff John Koelsch tells KVOE News deputies were called to 687 ...
Jul 23, 2021 Lyon County Sheriff's Office patch.
Garmin Lunar Ride set for Saturday night
The Garmin Lunar Ride is coming Saturday night. A lot is happening in and around Emporia for the event. Participants have the option of 25-mile or 50-mile options -- or rides as long as they like. The...
Jul 23, 2021 KVOE News file photo
Kansas Turnpike Authority continues bridge-raising process across Lyon, Chase, Osage counties
The Kansas Turnpike Authority continues its latest round of bridge-raising process, which affects a number of spans across the KVOE listening area. Communications Specialist Amanda Miller says bridges...
Jul 23, 2021 Kansas Turnpike Authority screenshot.
Melvern Outlet Swim Pond back under blue-green algae warning
After several weeks of being in a blue-green algae watch, Melvern's Outlet Swim Pond is back into an algae warning. Whenever a warning is issued, lake water should not be consumed -- even if there is ...
Jul 23, 2021 Melvern Lake US Army Corps of Engineers photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Kansas Attorney General appealing decision halting plan to let residents sue if 'aggrieved' by protocol use
Less than a week after a Johnson County judge said a new state law that lets residents sue cities and counties for using COVID-19 protocols is unconstitutional and could lead to "legal anarchy," Kansa...
Jul 23, 2021 Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt. Official photo.
Hartford-Neosho Fire handles tractor fire, while Emporia Fire deals with small house fire
After several days of little to no fire activity, area firefighters had two fires to deal with Thursday. Hartford-Neosho Rapids put out a tractor fire that developed west of Hartford, but not before t...
Jul 22, 2021 Emporia Fire crews approach the end of their initial investigation into a fire at 121 South West on Thursday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
FHTC board accepts staffer resignation in special meeting
The Flint Hills Technical College Board of Trustees held a short special meeting Thursday. The board accepted the resignation of a non-elected staff member, according to board clerk Jacqui Anderson. T...
Jul 22, 2021 Flint Hills Technical College photo.
