Category Archives: News
Emporia woman charged with escape after alleged July incident
An Emporia woman is now facing separate court proceedings in Lyon County, including a charge of escape. Melissa Sue Miller, age 42, was charged with escape after an alleged incident July 15. Miller is...
Aug 01, 2025 Melissa Miller. Lyon County Jail photo.
Lyon County Sheriff's Office highlighters OffenderWatch partnership as start of classes approaches
With classes starting over the next three weeks, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office is reminding parents of an app it uses to help with child safety. The Sheriff's Office has been using the OffenderWatc...
Aug 01, 2025 OffenderWatch.com logo.
Battle of Badges blood drive organizers seeking appointments, walk-ins on final day
We are into the final day of the annual Battle of the Badges blood drive. Hours for Friday will be 8 am to 2 pm at Twelfth Avenue Baptist Church. Wednesday saw the blood drive get off to a strong star...
Aug 01, 2025 Red Cross logo.
KDHE issues air quality alert due to Canadian smoke
With the air quality listed as unhealthy in general since before sunrise and unhealthy for sensitive groups for several hours earlier in the morning, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment ha...
Aug 01, 2025
KTA awards pavement contract between Emporia service exit and Admire gate
Pavement work has been approved on the Kansas Turnpike northeast of Emporia. The Turnpike Authority has announced a nearly $4.4 million contract for patching and surfacing between the Emporia service ...
Aug 01, 2025 Kansas Turnpike Authority logo.
Lyon County Commissioners sign proclamation recognizing arrival of Wall That Heals later this month; Organizers praise community for outpouring of support in recent months
Thursday morning, Lyon County Commissioners continued to demonstrate their support for a very special project coming to the community later this month. As part of their agenda, commissioners considere...
Jul 31, 2025 Organizers of the Wall That Heals proudly display the proclamation reconginzing the wall's arrival in mid August signed by county commissioners Thursday. Photo courtesy of Vici Smith/Lyon County
Emporia Public Library welcoming youth to find their funny with new weeklong program in mid August
The Emporia Public Library is bringing the funny to town with a new program aimed at middle school to high school-aged youth. Find Your Funny is a week-long program that will take place at the library...
Jul 31, 2025 Emporia Public Library Graphic.
Battle of the Badges off to a strong start with 70 pints collected Wednesday
The 2025 Battle of the Badges Blood Drive got off to a great start Wednesday. That's according to American Red Cross spokesperson Susan Faler, who tells KVOE News the day one blood collection goal was...
Jul 31, 2025 Red Cross graphic.
Newman CEO expecting uptick in patient volumes in coming months following lower numbers in June
Inpatient and outpatient volumes have been on a slight downturn in recent months for Newman Regional Health; however, CEO Cathy Pimple anticipates that this trend could change very soon. During an int...
Jul 31, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Schmidt expresses pleasure with recent progress of National Defense Authorization Bill
Kansas Congressman Derek Schmidt is pleased with the progress on the National Defense Authorization Bill. Schmidt, a recent guest on KVOE's Morning Show, says the bill is critical for setting defense ...
Jul 31, 2025 Derek Schmidt. Derek Schmidt for Congress photo.
