Category Archives: News
Former Kansas Governor breaks bread with Lyon County Democrats Sunday
The Lyon County Democrats welcomed former Kansas Governor John Carlin to their annual picnic fundraiser at the Emporia Senior Center Sunday evening. Carlin served as the keynote speaker for the event....
Jul 22, 2019
UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm watch cancelled for Lyon and some surrounding counties
Severe thunderstorm activity appears to be dying off in the KVOE listening area leading to the cancellation of a severe thunderstorm watch meant to last through the remainder of Sunday. The severe thu...
Jul 21, 2019
Ryan Janzen settles in as Lyon County Appraiser
Lyon County welcomes Ryan Janzen as the new Lyon County Appraiser. Ryan Janzen will be replacing Gary Stapp, the former Lyon County Appraiser who retired this May, after 10 years in the role and a 30 ...
Jul 21, 2019
Details pending following water outage in Hartford Sunday; no concerns of contamination
Water service has been restored following an equipment failure in Hartford Sunday. Details are scarce after water service was disrupted Sunday morning, however, KVOE News has learned the cause was a t...
Jul 21, 2019
Lyon County no longer included in excessive heat warning, slight risk of severe weather tonight
Excessive heat warnings have been extended for most of the KVOE listening area, but relief is expected before the end of the day. Saturday, the National Weather Service extended excessive heat warning...
Jul 21, 2019
Lyon County Sheriff urges adults to be mindful of kids in vehicles after Friday's hot-car rescue
Lyon County Sheriff Jeff Cope is urging adults to make sure they don’t leave children or pets in vehicles at any point in time this summer. Your browser does not support the audio element. Cope&...
Jul 21, 2019
Kari's Diamonds and Bridal celebrates 10-year anniversary as Radio Shack name returns to Emporia
A pair of businesses celebrated different milestones this weekend. Kari’s Diamonds and Bridal marked its 10th anniversary. Owner Kari Stookey says the decade has flown by. Your browser does not ...
Jul 20, 2019
Homegrown Celebration brings families downtown for food, watermelon contests
Homegrown was a hit again. The annual partnership between the Emporia Farmers Market and ESB Financial brought hundreds of people to downtown to enjoy produce, face painting, the Arts Center Artmobile...
Jul 20, 2019
Lyon County farmers hoping for decent yields after 30 inches of rain, five rounds of flooding since late April
Now that Lyon County’s fifth round of flooding since late April has dried out, ag producers are taking stock of their current situation and looking ahead. Brian Schaefer has a farm four miles ea...
Jul 20, 2019
Emporia Arts Center receiving submissions for Shaping the Future Exhibition
The Emporia Arts Center will be showing off artwork by children at the second annual Shaping the Future a Young Artists’ Exhibition on August 1st. The exhibition is an art show for kids ages 5-1...
Jul 19, 2019
