Category Archives: News
Twin Lakes Water Festival set for Thursday
The Twin Lakes Water Festival is taking place Thursday. Over 300 fourth-grade students from Lyon and several surrounding counties will head to the Council Grove Reservoir to take part in curriculum-ba...
Sep 04, 2019
USD 251 superintendent calls education redesign both evolutionary and revolutionary
The early returns on USD 251 North Lyon County’s education redesign efforts are promising. Superintendent Mike Mathes joined KVOE’s Morning Show recently to update the redesign and other t...
Sep 04, 2019
Splash pad to stay open until Sept. 15
Now that Labor Day has passed, a number of city residents have asked just how long the new splash pad in Peter Pan Park will remain open. That question has been answered — and families have a fe...
Sep 04, 2019
State tax revenues top expectations in August
State tax collections fared better than expected in August. The Kansas Department of Revenue says August revenues totaled $497.2 million, almost $3 million above projections and almost $3 million more...
Sep 04, 2019
Random Acts of Patriotism ready for this year's demonstration to honor those affected by 9/11 terrorist attacks
Every year, Random Acts of Patriotism sets up a public display on Interstate-35 in remembrance of the lives lost on the terrorist attacks of 9/11, as well as to commemorate the brave first responders ...
Sep 04, 2019
Preliminary and pretrial hearings set for October following separate hearings in Lyon County District Court
A man accused of sexual activity with a teenager will be back in Lyon County District Court in October. Following a review hearing in district court Tuesday afternoon, Lucio Meza-Oliva was set for a p...
Sep 03, 2019
Walmart changing gun sales policy, requesting no open carry following mass shooting incidents
It has been over a month since an individual walked into a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, and opened fire, killing 22 individuals. Tuesday, Walmart Chief Executive Officer and President Doug McMillon offi...
Sep 03, 2019
As Emporians continue tree cleanup from Friday's storms, local arborists urge residents to trim trees regularly
Emporians have scrambled to get tree debris cleared after powerful thunderstorms blew through town early Friday. Local arborists have been swamped as they try to meet the sudden demand. Randy Wellnitz...
Sep 03, 2019
Emporian facing charges of aggravated burglary, aggravated battery
An Emporia man has a preliminary hearing Wednesday on a series of charges, including aggravated burglary and aggravated battery, after an alleged incident a year ago. Michael Koy, 29, faces charges af...
Sep 03, 2019
Business burglary suspect has motions hearing on Wednesday docket
A motions hearing is coming Wednesday in a local business burglary case. Nicholas Allen Hall already has potential trial dates of Oct. 28 or Dec. 12 for alleged involvement in the TP Jewelry and Pawn ...
Sep 03, 2019
