Category Archives: News
SOS Stronger Together Campaign continues to grow with over 6 months before deadline
Funds continue to roll in for the SOS Stronger Together Campaign as it nears two-thirds of its end goal. Coming into fruition over the past few years, SOS has formulated a plan to consolidate all four...
May 16, 2019
NIGHT FLOOD UPDATE: Neosho River finally in its banks at Neosho Rapids
Nearly two solid weeks of flooding has ended in Lyon County. Around 10 pm, the National Weather Service lifted the flood warning for the Neosho River at Neosho Rapids after the river finally slid belo...
May 16, 2019
MORNING FLOOD UPDATE: Think flood-soaked soils are safe? Think again
Now that floodwaters have receded — finally — you might think areas drying out from all the heavy rain earlier this month would be safe. They are not — at least not for the next few ...
May 16, 2019
Gilligan seeks re-election to Emporia City Commission
Two of the three incumbents on Emporia’s City Commission are now seeking re-election. Last month, Becky Smith became the first to announce a bid. Now Rob Gilligan has done likewise. Gilligan is ...
May 16, 2019
Straight No Chaser concert to raise funds for Emporia Arts Center
The Emporia Arts Center is launching its annual fundraising drive with a big concert announcement. Straight No Chaser, one of America’s most well-known a cappella groups, is bringing its “...
May 16, 2019
Emporia teen killed, family members hurt in Branson, Mo., crash
An Emporia teenager was killed and four family members were hurt in a crash in southwest Missouri on Wednesday. The Missouri Highway Patrol says 41-year-old Carlos Garate of Emporia was driving a mini...
May 16, 2019
EVENING FLOOD UPDATE: Wastewater Plant sees UV system, pump damaged; undetermined amount of raw sewage goes into Cottonwood
The scope of flood-related damage to Emporia city infrastructure is becoming more apparent, now several days after flooding officially ended in town. Assistant City Manager Lane Massey tells KVOE News...
May 16, 2019
First appearance May 31 for one-time Chase County jail staffer accused of unlawful relations, trafficking contraband
A first court appearance is coming at the end of May for a former Chase County detention officer accused of two different kinds of criminal activity. Maudi McCorgary was arrested May 9 on suspicion of...
May 16, 2019
Lyon County Commission holds action session on Thursday
The Lyon County Commission will be holding an action session on Thursday. The commission will be considering to sign an agreement for the county road and bridge maintenance for the Reading wind projec...
May 15, 2019
MORNING FLOOD UPDATE: Drivers going past barricades, deputies poised to issue tickets
It appears Lyon County drivers may be getting impatient with the pace of flood-related road repairs. Lyon County Undersheriff John Koelsch says there have been a number of people going past barricades...
May 15, 2019
