Category Archives: News
Lyon County Election Office announces flurry of filings Friday
A half-day remains for people wanting to file their paperwork for the 2021 election cycle. We still don't have enough candidates to force a primary Aug. 3 for any of the mayor, City Commission, City C...
May 29, 2021 Lyon County Election Office graphic.
WEATHER: Flood warnings cleared; reservoir releases remain elevated; short list of Lyon County roads still closed; Dunlap still flooded
Flood warnings are over for the KVOE listening area. The National Weather Service canceled the warnings for the Neosho River at Emporia and Americus late Friday. The Neosho at Emporia crested at 21.91...
May 29, 2021 Heavy rainfall early Thursday triggered flooding along the Neosho River at Emporia (pictured) and Americus. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Dogs rescued from Hartford home Wednesday moved to undisclosed natural habitat
The 17 canines rescued Wednesday in Hartford remain safe and secure at this time. That's according to Guardians of the Wolves founder and CEO Lori Wynn who tells KVOE News the animals are currently sa...
May 28, 2021 Two of the rescued dogs pose for a photo after receiving a bath. Photo courtesy of Guardians of the Wolves.
Local law enforcement reminding travelers to Click it or Ticket this Memorial Day weekend
With millions expected to be traveling this Memorial Day weekend, local law enforcement will be out to remind residents to buckle up for their trip. The annual statewide Click it or Ticket campaign of...
May 28, 2021 Click it or Ticket graphic.
Unbound Gravel to debut live coverage through FloSports
For years, Unbound Gravel organizers have wanted a partnership to have live coverage of key aspects of the main event. On KVOE's Talk of Emporia on Thursday, longtime organizer Kristi Mohn announced t...
May 28, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
House at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve to reopen to public Saturday
A lot of work has gone into the house at the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, and the main work is now completed. Chief of Interpretation Heather Brown tells KVOE News there is now handicapped acc...
May 28, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Jones Aquatic Center ready to open on Memorial Day -- if forecast allows
The Jones Aquatic Center is opening soon. Exactly when is currently based on the weather forecast. The goal is to open on Memorial Day, but the forecast may not let that happen. During KVOE's 8:05 am ...
May 28, 2021 KVOE News file photo
Return of bingo Tuesday heralds full schedule coming soon to Emporia Senior Center
The Emporia Senior Center is ready to return to its normal routine, and part of that happens right after Memorial Day. Bingo returns Tuesday evening, and Director Ian Boyd is itching to get started. H...
May 28, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County goes into Memorial Day weekend with slight increase in new, active cases
Lyon County is going into the Memorial Day weekend with a slight increase in new and active coronavirus cases. Friday's report includes five new cases and an increase in active cases from 16 to 20. De...
May 28, 2021 Lyon County Public Health graphic
Friday is last day of school for most USD 253 students
Emporia schools will be busy earlier than normal Friday with this being the official last day of classes. *Emporia Middle School sixth-grade students will dismiss at 11:20 am. Seventh- and eighth-grad...
May 28, 2021 USD 253 Emporia photo.
