Category Archives: News
Moderate rain totals reported for Friday morning; more rain expected into mid-evening
The controlled burn process is likely taking a break Friday with ongoing shower activity expected through the day. Moderate rain totals have already been reported Friday morning: *KVOE studios: 0.50 i...
Apr 16, 2021
Special meeting Friday afternoon could lead to new president at Flint Hills Technical College
By the end of the day, Flint Hills Technical College could name a new leader. The college’s Board of Trustees has announced a special board meeting at 4 pm Friday. The only agenda item is approv...
Apr 16, 2021
73rd annual Kiwanis pancake breakfast coming Saturday
If you don’t have plans for breakfast on Saturday morning then make plans to head to the Lyon County Fairgrounds. The 73rd annual Emporia Kiwanis Club Pancake breakfast will be taking place at t...
Apr 15, 2021
No-Coast Film Fest organizers announce plans for third annual event
Last year’s sequel to the No-Coast Film Festival was such a hit it has now become a trilogy. Organizers announced the dates for the third installment of what has quickly become one of the most p...
Apr 15, 2021
County Commissioners approve rock work for new fairgrounds multi-purpose trail Thursday
Lyon County Commissioners have approved the cost of additional work for a new installation at the Lyon County Fairgrounds. During their regular meeting Thursday morning, commissioners approved the pay...
Apr 15, 2021
2021 Performing Arts Series continues Friday
Residents of Emporia are in for a good time with some bad boys Friday night. The Bad Boys of Opera will be performing at the Granada Theatre this Friday as part of the 2021 Performing Arts Series. The...
Apr 15, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Vaccination percentages increasing in Lyon County
Lyon County’s COVID-19 vaccination rates may not be where public health officials want them, but they have increased recently. Lyon County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Director Jennifer ...
Apr 15, 2021
Savanna Chestnut looking forward after appearance on The Voice
Americus native Savanna Chestnut has no regrets about her appearance on the NBC talent show The Voice. The Emporia resident is back home after she was eliminated during the battle round earlier in the...
Apr 15, 2021
USD 251 North Lyon County approves preschool, virtual school during board meeting
Wednesday was a busy night — and a big night — for USD 251 North Lyon County. After months of discussion and preliminary planning, the district’s board of education officially approv...
Apr 15, 2021
Frost advisory coverage area trimmed, will end at 8 am
Frosty conditions are still possible, but the current forecast has that affecting much of the KVOE listening area and not all of it. The National Weather Service maintains frost advisories for Lyon, C...
Apr 15, 2021
