Category Archives: News
Demolition starts Monday for parts of Emporia State's Morse Hall complex
Full-blown demolition begins soon at Emporia State University. The official process for completely demolishing Northeast Morse Hall and partially tearing down Central Morse Hall could begin as soon as...
Jun 30, 2019
Heat advisories back in place for the weekend
The short-term steambath continues this weekend for most of the KVOE listening area. For the second straight day, Lyon County and several surrounding counties are under a heat advisory from 1-8 pm. Co...
Jun 29, 2019
Ace It Up 5K honors memory of late Emporia Middle School student Ace Garate
Area residents flocked to Emporia High School to show their support of Ace Garate’s family by running in a fundraising 5K Saturday. The Ace It Up 5K served as an activity, but it also was a cele...
Jun 29, 2019
Investigations continue into Kari's Diamonds, TP Jewelry, NexTech burglaries
Investigations continue into three business burglaries — two dating back six weeks and another dating back over three months. Police Capt. Dave DeVries tells KVOE News some property has been rec...
Jun 29, 2019
Man suspected of meth transport into Lyon County sentenced on lesser charge
A Texas man accused of transporting methamphetamine into Lyon County earlier this year has been sentenced on a lesser charge. Luis Alonzo Alvarado was arrested in February about seven miles southwest ...
Jun 29, 2019
Federal grant to help Lyon County emergency food, shelter programs
Lyon County will receive nearly $14,000 in federal funds to help emergency food and shelter programs. A national board chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and including representatives ...
Jun 29, 2019
Patriotism and freedom to be honored at Lebo's Stars and Stripes Celebration this 4th of July weekend
The City of Lebo will be hosting its 30th annual Stars and Stripes Celebration coming up this weekend to honor Independence Day on Thursday. Lebo has a whole weekend’s worth of events that kick ...
Jun 28, 2019
Corner House, Inc. receives grant from Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Foundation
Corner House, Inc. has received a $5,000 grant from Burlington Northern Santa Fe. Plans are to put the recent grant towards technological upgrades for the organization. Cornerhouse operates its busine...
Jun 28, 2019
Lyon County Highway Department announces multiple openings as recent flooding comes to an end
Numerous openings have been announced throughout the day Friday. The list includes: Road A from Hwy 50 to Road 180Road B2 from Hwy 50 to Road 180Road B5 from Hwy 50 to Road 180Road H from 157 - 165Roa...
Jun 28, 2019
High levels of E. Coli lead to closure of Melvern Lake Outlet Park Beach
A local swimming area has been closed due to the discovery of bacteria. The Army Corps of Engineers has announced the Melvern Lake Outlet Park Swimming Beach has been closed because of elevated levels...
Jun 28, 2019
