Category Archives: News
Lyon County advance vote listed as steady
Advance voting continues in courthouses across Kansas, including the Lyon County Courthouse. County Clerk Tammy Vopat says local turnout has been steady. Your browser does not support the audio elemen...
Oct 28, 2019
Renovations to start soon at David Traylor Zoo
Forces will be marshaling soon at the David Traylor Zoo as major renovations are set to begin. On KVOE’s Newsmaker segment Monday, Director Lisa Keith said work on the kookaburra exhibit could b...
Oct 28, 2019
Wreck in central Emporia sends one of two drivers to Newman Regional Health for treatment
One woman had a short trip to Newman Regional Health for treatment after a crash near the hospital Monday morning. The crash involved a passenger car and Emporia Construction and Remodeling pickup at ...
Oct 28, 2019
Drivers reminded to be vigilant as peak deer season ramps up
It is that time of year when the weather gets cooler and the local deer population becomes a bit braver on major roadways. With that in mind, Lyon County Undersheriff John Koelsch recently joined KVOE...
Oct 28, 2019
First wintry precipitation of the season possible this week
The first snowflakes of the fall are expected this week. A rain-snow mix is possible across the KVOE listening area after sunset Monday. Little to no accumulation is expected, although there could be ...
Oct 28, 2019
Two NHHS juniors organize fundraiser for Children's Mercy Hospital with walk on Sunday
Abbey Johnson and Samantha Myers, juniors at Northern Heights High School, organized a fundraising walk to benefit Children’s Mercy Hospital on behalf of the school’s FCCLA chapter. FCCLA,...
Oct 27, 2019
Plan to shore up Central States Pension Fund proceeding slowly in Congress
The future of the Central States Pension Fund is still very much up in the air, but pensioners are hoping federal lawmakers continue work on a solution and could finalize a plan in the next few months...
Oct 27, 2019
Court of Appeals sends drug distribution sentence to Lyon County District Court to clarify journal entry
The Kansas Court of Appeals has upheld a Lyon County District Court sentence in a drug distribution case from 2016, but it’s also sending the case back to the local court to correct a journal en...
Oct 27, 2019
EPD announces special seatbelt enforcement effort near Emporia schools
Starting Monday, local law enforcement agencies will step up traffic enforcement efforts around schools. Emporia Police will be looking in part for seatbelt violations and will write tickets for viola...
Oct 27, 2019
Florida man hurt after falling out of tree stand near Americus
A Florida man suffered apparently significant injuries after falling out of a tree stand near Americus on Saturday. Emporia Fire responded to the 2300 block of Road C, about three miles due west of Am...
Oct 27, 2019
