Category Archives: News
Board of Zoning Appeals plans for Tuesday meeting
The Lyon County Board of Zoning Appeals is holding a meeting on Tuesday. The meeting will discuss a request of Luminous Neon Inc. on behalf of Blue Beacon International for a sign variance at 4245 W. ...
Jun 16, 2019
Emporia Recreation Commission meeting set for Monday
The Emporia Recreation Commission will be holding its regular board meeting on Monday. The board will be looking into approving the Rec Commission budget and, separately, the comprehensive insurance p...
Jun 16, 2019
With signature event cancelled, Symphony in the Flint Hills works on moving forward, honoring 2019 ticket holders
The Symphony in the Flint Hills signature event was canceled for this year due to severe weather threats and damaged equipment. Two rounds of storms that struck Chase County on Saturday wreaked havoc ...
Jun 16, 2019
As high temperatures begin to rise, residents are reminded to never leave a child alone in a hot car
As outdoor temperatures begin to rise, so too does the danger for heat-stroke related deaths due to children being left in hot vehicles. According to Bev Long of Safe Kids Emporia, KVOE’s Newsma...
Jun 16, 2019
UPDATE: Further details released following single-vehicle rollover accident Sunday morning
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office has released further information regarding a one-vehicle accident near Olpe Sunday. According to a press release from the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, a 2...
Jun 16, 2019
UPDATE: Chase County flood warning cancelled early, warning remains in effect for southern Greenwood County
Chase County got hammered with heavy rainfall for the second time in 24 hours. As a result, a county-wide flood warning was originally issued until 11:30 am Sunday but was eventually cut short. The fl...
Jun 16, 2019
Severe thunderstorm watch for Lyon, most surrounding counties extends to 4 am Sunday
Portions of the KVOE listening area started Saturday with a severe weather threat. Much of the area is now ending Saturday and starting Sunday with a renewed risk. The Storm Prediction Center has plac...
Jun 16, 2019
Community Theater makes a comeback this weekend
Community theatre holds first play in five years. We are the Emporia Arts Council Theatre, or WEACT, held their first live performance at Peter Pan Park Saturday evening. The group made their debut wi...
Jun 16, 2019
Potential for higher mosquito and tick populations this summer, preventative actions recommended
With the recent warm and wet weather the KVOE listening area has experienced, it should come as no surprise that mosquitos and ticks populations may be heavier than usual. Parasitic insects such as th...
Jun 16, 2019
UPDATE: Symphony in Flint Hills canceled for first time in event history
For the first time in its 14-year history, the Symphony in the Flint Hills has been canceled. The site, Irma’s Pasture near Bazaar, was hard-hit by strong thunderstorms early Saturday. Several t...
Jun 15, 2019
