Category Archives: News
Lyon County Commission to exceed revenue-neutral rate for 2026; Publication of FY26 budget to possibly see approval next week
Lyon County Commissioners may approve the 2026 budget for publication at their next regular meeting following a final review of the numbers Friday morning. Following their regular action meeting, comm...
Jul 18, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Extreme heat warning issued for portions of KVOE listening area with major heatwave on its way
The National Weather Service, to no surprise, has issued a heat-related advisory for portions of the local listening area with the first major heatwave of the season on its way to the area starting Sa...
Jul 18, 2025 National Weather Service Image.
Road 170 bridge outside Neosho Rapids reopens with additional bridge and road projects underway or in development
A bridge that collapsed well over a year ago is now back open to traffic. The Road 170 bridge over Dry Creek reopened Friday morning following 18 months' worth of planning and work, according to Count...
Jul 18, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia man arrested for suspected aggravated arson after small fire at Emporia apartment building
A small fire from late Thursday night in the Emporia city limits has led to an arrest. Emporia Fire Capt. Greg Davis says crews were called to 132 West 12th shortly before 11:20 pm, finding moderate s...
Jul 18, 2025 Mitchell Lindsey. Lyon County Jail photo.
Council Grove man charged with indecent liberties
A Council Grove man has been arrested for suspected illegal sexual activity with a minor. Council Grove Police Chief Shawn Wangerin says officers received a report from the Department for Children and...
Jul 18, 2025 Council Grove Police Department photo.
Swing Away Stigma golf tournament coming up Sat. July 26
The Swing Away Stigma four-person scramble golf tournament is coming up at the Emporia Golf Course on Saturday, July 26. The cost is $75 per golfer or $300 per team. That includes green fees, a cart, ...
Jul 18, 2025
Thursday sees water main breaks on two heavily-traveled Emporia streets
Two Emporia streets that see a lot of traffic were affected by water main breaks Thursday. First, the 700 block of Weaver had a break shortly after 7 am. It took around three hours for that break to b...
Jul 18, 2025 Underground Utilities crews begin repairs at Sixth and Mechanic on Thursday. City of Emporia photo.
USD 253 Emporia to hold special virtual board meeting Friday
The USD 253 Board of Education will hold a virtual meeting on Friday afternoon. According to a notice from USD 253 Executive Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, Casey Jones, the board will...
Jul 17, 2025 USD 253 Emporia logo.
Discovery of skeletal remains near Emporia prompts investigation by Lyon County deputies
Lyon County deputies are investigating after the discovery of skeletal remains near Emporia this week. Sheriff Jeff Cope says remains were discovered in the 200 block of South Prairie on Wednesday, wi...
Jul 17, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Strong City begins Streetscape project
Strong City Mayor Lydia Simmons was a guest on the KVOE Morning Show on Thursday and gave an update about the Streetscape project in Strong City that is currently taking place in town. Work on the pro...
Jul 17, 2025 Lydia Simmons/City of Strong City.
