Category Archives: News
Red Kettle Campaign making strides towards fundraising goal
The numbers are becoming more favorable for the Salvation Army of Emporia as fundraising efforts continue for the Red Kettle Campaign. Wednesday saw the debut of Real Estate Wednesday, the newest frie...
Dec 19, 2019
Emporia serves as relaunch point for Kansas Main Street
Close to 40 representatives of local Main Street organizations came to Emporia for the official relaunch of Kansas Main Street. Director Scott Sewell was pleased with the turnout Wednesday and the fee...
Dec 19, 2019
Work near Reading Wind Farm means closure of K-170 late Saturday night
Construction continues at the Reading Wind Facility, which in this case means some traffic adjustments. The Lyon County Highway Department says the intersection of Kansas Highway 170 and Road W will b...
Dec 19, 2019
VFW slates another concert as fundraising effort continues
Fundraising continues for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1980. The band Southfork featuring Marilyn Pierce on vocals will perform at the post Saturday from 7:30-10:30 pm. There is a $5 cover ch...
Dec 19, 2019
First-half real estate, property tax payments due
The Lyon County Treasurer’s Office could be a busy place Friday. The deadline to pay the county’s first-half real estate and personal property taxes is at the close of business Friday afte...
Dec 19, 2019
Trial for armed robbery suspect pushed back to January
Trial has been postponed yet again for an armed robbery suspect following a hearing in Lyon County District Court Wednesday. Trial was slated to begin Monday in the case of Harold Stewart, however, ac...
Dec 19, 2019
Annual employee recognition ceremony highlights Lyon County Commission meeting
Following a series of executive sessions, Lyon County Commissioners closed out their Thursday morning by recognizing numerous employees for their years of service to the county. During their weekly ac...
Dec 19, 2019
SOS fundraising efforts continue to gain steam as holiday season nears its peak
Two major fundraisers, both benefiting the work of SOS, are making great progress this holiday season. SOS Director Connie Cahoone recently joined KVOE’s Talk of Emporia where she updated the or...
Dec 19, 2019
Emporia High Brass Choir serenades KVOE Morning Show listeners with 'Sounds of the Season'
One of KVOE’s holiday traditions was revisited Thursday morning. Your browser does not support the audio element. The Emporia High Brass Choir serenaded Morning Show listeners with its annual So...
Dec 19, 2019
USD 252 students, staff donate to United Way of Flint Hills
The United Way of the Flint Hills continues its annual fundraising drive, and it got a boost this week from students in USD 252 Southern Lyon County. Students and administrators met at KVOE to deliver...
Dec 19, 2019
