Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County total caseload approaching 2,000; active cases nearing 700
Lyon County is fast approaching 2,000 total cases of coronavirus since the pandemic started in late March. Public Health on Wednesday announced an increase of 93 cases between Monday and Wednesday, pu...
Nov 18, 2020
Over 700 Evergy customers briefly without power in and around Americus, Allen, Bushong
Power outages are affecting numerous area residents Wednesday afternoon. Evergy reports almost 750 customers in Americus, Allen, Bushong and rural areas near those communities went without power for a...
Nov 18, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Despite scattered staff leave, Emporia city operations continue at normal levels
City operations continue unabated in light of the coronavirus pandemic, although there has been a recent strain on staff. According to the Human Resources Department, the city has had over 60 staffers...
Nov 18, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Celebrities in Disguise moved to February
Less than a month after it was announced, Celebrities in Disguise is having to shift dates. The fundraiser for the Granada Theatre was originally set for Dec. 19. The plan now is to have the event in ...
Nov 18, 2020
Second annual Grocery Grab coming Saturday
Saturday is the day for the second annual Grocery Grab, courtesy of the Emporia Rotary Club. Club member Robin Newell says it’s a fun event and a unique fundraiser for the area. Your browser doe...
Nov 18, 2020
Emporia travel plaza moving forward
Work continues to bring a new travel plaza to west Emporia. City consultant Jim Witt tells KVOE News Brown Stone 3 Development LLC has recently submitted an application for tax increment financing, wh...
Nov 18, 2020
No outdoor burns today: red flag warnings posted areawide
A combination of high winds and dry grasses has the area fire danger at extreme levels Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings and wind advisories for Lyon and all surroun...
Nov 18, 2020
29th annual KVOE National Teacher's Hall of Fame radio auction coming Thursday
This year’s National Teacher’s Hall of Fame Radio Auction is going back to its roots this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For the past several years the annual auction has aired live fr...
Nov 17, 2020
Fire watches, wind advisories and burn bans in effect throughout KVOE listening area
Wednesday will be a windy day for the entire KVOE listening area leading to the issuance of several advisories. The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch for Lyon, Coffey, Morris, O...
Nov 17, 2020
Back-to-back Emporia City Commission meetings to focus on city mask mandate Wednesday
Amendments to the city of Emporia’s mask mandate will see discussion and possible action Wednesday evening. Emporia City Commissioners will discuss a potential amendment to the mandate during a ...
Nov 17, 2020
