Category Archives: News
Kansas Forest Service urging Office of Management and Budget to free funding earmarked by Congress
The Kansas Forest Service says it is planning to get no federal funding in years down the road after work to eliminate the US Forest Service's State, Private and Tribal Forestry programs in the upcomi...
Jul 17, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Storms bring brief heavy rain, isolated storm warnings to area
Heavy thunderstorms brought severe storm warnings to parts of the KVOE listening area early Thursday morning. Portions of Lyon, Coffey, Osage and Wabaunsee counties were included in warnings at times ...
Jul 17, 2025 WeatherTAP.com radar image.
Weather alerts for July 17, 2025
The National Weather Service has issued several severe weather alerts affecting parts of the KVOE listening area early Thursday. *Flash flood warning: Northeast Osage County until 8 am. Warning reflec...
Jul 17, 2025 KVOE News graphic.
Brief break from recent steambath ahead Thursday
The KVOE signal coverage area can expect another steambath of a day Wednesday, followed by a short-term, stormy break from the heat and humidity Thursday. After air temperatures in the mid-90s and hea...
Jul 16, 2025 National Weather Service graphic.
Arts Commission approves grants for eight area organizations, including six in Emporia
The Kansas Arts Commission has announced its grant awardees, and projects in Lyon, Chase and Wabaunsee counties will benefit. Lyon County has six entities gaining funds: *Emporia Arts Council: $15,577...
Jul 16, 2025 Kansas Department of Commerce logo.
Another rail crossing closes for repairs near Emporia
With the Burlington Northern Santa Fe crossing now closed at Road G, another closure has been announced west of Emporia. Lyon County Emergency Communications says the crossing at Road F is now closed ...
Jul 16, 2025 Courtesy graphic.
Public hearing and tour of new fire headquarters highlight Emporia City Commission slate of meetings Wednesday
Emporia City Commissioners have taken the latest step towards seeking Community Development Block Grant funding to assist with a major upgrade to Emporia's Debauge Family Sports Complex. Commissioners...
Jul 16, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Planning Commission tables decisions on Cedarbrook Meadows final documents
Different reasons, same result for the two items in front of the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission. Developers for the proposed Cedarbrook Meadows housing and commercial development had submitted ...
Jul 15, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lyon County Commission to hold regular action meeting and latest budget review discussion Friday
Lyon County Commissioners are holding their regular action meeting a bit later than normal this week. Commissioners will convene Friday at 9 am with engineering and facility matters to be the main top...
Jul 15, 2025 Lyon County Commission: Pictured left to right:
District 3 Commissioner Chris Bartel, Chairman and District 1 Commissioner Ken Duft and District 2 Commissioner Doug Peck
In-person enrollment assistance for USD 253 families begins Wednesday
In-person enrollment assistance will be available for parents of USD 253 students beginning Wednesday. The district will have staff on hand at the Jones Early Childhood Education Center, 327 South Wal...
Jul 15, 2025 USD 253 Emporia logo.
