Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Volunteer Patrol resuming operations
Lyon County's Volunteer Patrol is back in action. Shelved during the peak of COVID-19 over the past year, Volunteer Patrol is making its return as part of Olpe's Downhome Celebration this weekend. Lyo...
Jul 09, 2021 Lyon County Sheriff's Office patch.
KCC issues first order related to energy costs attached to February's extreme cold
The calendar -- and Friday's weather conditions -- indicate we are in the middle of summer. However, the Kansas Corporation Commission has issued its first order addressing energy costs related to the...
Jul 09, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County Commission approves termination of city/county interlocal agreement Thursday
Lyon County and the City of Emporia's longstanding interlocal agreement is no more following the Lyon County Commission's weekly action session Thursday. Commissioners voted unanimously to terminate t...
Jul 08, 2021 Lyon County Commission photos.
Front Porch Jams will visit Olpe this week.
This month's Front Porch Jam will be Friday night at 208 East Bitler street from 7 pm until 10 pm. Jeanna Scheve, the event's founder, and organizer has set her porch to be the venue for the Porch Jam...
Jul 08, 2021
David Traylor Zoo hosts ribbon-cutting, dedication ceremony
It was a festive atmosphere at the David Traylor Zoo Thursday, where a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to mark the grand opening of the zoo's Jones Testamentary Trust Entrance and Memorial. Zo...
Jul 08, 2021 Official branch-cutting at the David Traylor Zoo. Photo by Chuck Samples/KVOENews
ACLU threatens 'prolonged litigation' against USD 251 in case of lesbian student
The American Civil Liberties Union is considering legal action against USD 251 North Lyon County for its response to a situation involving a lesbian student early this year. The ACLU says USD 251 like...
Jul 08, 2021 American Civil Liberties Union logo.
Emporia Main Street hosts Junior Worlds Carnival on Friday
Emporia Main Street will host its Junior Worlds Carnival Friday night. The carnival will be from 6 pm to 9 pm at the 900 block of Commercial Street. Emporia Main Street Director Casey Woods spoke on w...
Jul 07, 2021 Emporia Main Street graphic.
Emporia City Commission terminates agreement with REG/selects firm to oversee city manager search
A more than decade-long agreement between the city of Emporia and Renewable Energy Group has officially come to an end. During their recent action session Wednesday afternoon, city commissioners appro...
Jul 07, 2021 City Special Projects Coordinator Jim Witt presents potential search firm candidates before Emporia City Commissioners. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Emporia conspiracy suspect to spend over two years in prison
One of two Emporia men convicted as part of a case involving an alleged shooting and a separate but related home invasion robbery learned his sentence Wednesday. Kenneth Hopkins, 21, received 29 month...
Jul 07, 2021 Kenneth Hopkins. Lyon County Jail photo.
Lyon County Motor Vehicle Office to have late start Thursday
Lyon County residents using the Motor Vehicle Office will need to keep in mind a late start for office operations Thursday. The office will start accepting customers at 9 am, an hour later than normal...
Jul 07, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
