Category Archives: News
KVOE soliciting messages for Hometown Heroes recognition program
If you want to give your thanks to a local frontline worker hard at work during the now 10-month-old coronavirus pandemic, KVOE is now offering a special opportunity. The Hometown Heroes recognition e...
Jan 20, 2021
Lyon County Commission poised to decide on zoning regulation changes
A nearly-four-year effort to adjust Lyon County’s zoning regulations may come to an end Thursday. Lyon County commissioners will consider the Planning and Appeals Board’s recommendation fo...
Jan 20, 2021
Kari's Diamonds burglary suspect sent to prison
One of three defendants in the Kari’s Diamonds and Bridal burglary from May 2019 will spend 18 months in prison. Aaron Coxwell was sentenced Tuesday in Lyon County District Court. Coxwell also r...
Jan 20, 2021
Very high fire danger returns to area Wednesday; Osage, Wabaunsee counties announce burn bans
The fire danger will be very high across the KVOE listening area Wednesday. Low relative humidity, dry grasses and southwesterly winds as high as 35 mph will all combine to increase the fire danger. O...
Jan 20, 2021
Celebrities in Disguise taking shape
Celebrities in Disguise is a month out, and organizers are taking some new steps to get the community involved. With the Granada Theatre’s capacity limited at 90 people due to coronavirus, Direc...
Jan 20, 2021
Planning Commission recommends Rescue Mission conditional use permit for purchase of Amend Girl Scout Center
The Emporia Rescue Mission’s plan to move into the Amend Girl Scout Center has cleared the first step in the zoning process. The Emporia-Lyon County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission unanimo...
Jan 20, 2021
Emporia toddler found safe, grandmother arrested
A missing 2-year-old child has been found safe and his grandmother has been arrested after Emporia Police initiated a search for the toddler Monday. Police Sgt. Lisa Hayes says 2-year-old Kyrese Cabre...
Jan 20, 2021
USD 284 Superintendent credits solid planning and flexibility for strong start to spring semester
Strong planning and buy-in from district patrons have led to a so-far smooth transition into the spring semester for most area school districts. During a recent interview with KVOE News USD 284 Chase ...
Jan 19, 2021
USD 252 Superintendent says spring semester is off to strong start
Area Superintendents continue to report solid starts to the spring semester despite the still ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. USD 252 Southern Lyon County Superintendent Mike Argabright on KVOE’s New...
Jan 19, 2021
Single vehicle accident leads to downed power pole in east Emporia Tuesday
No injuries were reported following a single-vehicle accident in east Emporia Tuesday afternoon. Emporia Police, Fire Fighters and Evergy crews responded to the intersection of East South Ave. and Syl...
Jan 19, 2021
