Category Archives: News
Low-end hail, wind risk for Saturday afternoon and evening
There is a good chance of showers and thunderstorms across the KVOE listening area from late Saturday afternoon through the evening. There is a low-end risk of a few strong storms, but widespread seve...
Apr 06, 2019
All NTHF inductees selected, focus turns to induction weeks
The National Teachers Hall of Fame has announced all the inductees for this year, and plans for the induction weeks come together. The five inductees for the NTHF Class of 2019, starting from first se...
Apr 05, 2019
Court dates announced as shoppers, USD 253 administration and law enforcement relay Hobby Lobby lockdown experiences
Court dates are now on the docket for the Oklahoma couple accused of prompting a lockdown at Emporia’s Hobby Lobby and several nearby schools. Lyon County District Court has now released the for...
Apr 05, 2019
20th anniversary of North Lyon County Youth Association fish fry coming Saturday
The North Lyon County Youth Association is holding its 20th annual fish fry and silent auction Saturday. Organizer and spokesperson Kiley DeDonder says all proceeds benefit the association’s two...
Apr 05, 2019
Senior Center preparing for second annual flea market
The Emporia Senior Center will be busy as it holds its second annual Trunk Treasures flea market Saturday. The event is free for the public to attend and is a fundraiser for the Senior Center, with al...
Apr 05, 2019
USD 251 board incumbents Horton, Linsey file re-election papers
The ballot for the USD 251 North Lyon County School Board is starting to flesh out for a possible primary election this summer. Board Chair Matt Horton filed for re-election. Wendy Linsey, appointed l...
Apr 05, 2019
Lawmakers send K-12 funding adjustment to governor as Republicans struggle to override tax policy veto
State lawmakers have accepted Governor Laura Kelly’s proposal to increase public school funding. The Kansas House passed the measure 76-47, with 60th District Representative Mark Schreiber of Em...
Apr 05, 2019
Prairie Street overpass drain work continues
More work is coming on the Prairie Street overpass Friday, which means more traffic adjustments perhaps all day long. On Thursday, the Lyon County Highway Department started a project to clear drains ...
Apr 05, 2019
Dense fog advisories posted for most area counties
Thick fog could affect your travels at least up to mid-morning Friday. Dense fog advisories are up almost areawide. For Lyon, Coffey, Osage and Wabaunsee counties, the advisory is up until 9 am. For C...
Apr 05, 2019
35th annual Working Women After Hours Show packs White Auditorium
White Auditorium was abuzz Thursday evening as the 35th annual Working Women After Hours event took place. The annual event is tailored towards women from Emporia and the surrounding area and allows t...
Apr 05, 2019
