Category Archives: News
Greenwood County work release absconder arrested
One man wanted for allegedly absconding from a work release assignment in Greenwood County has been arrested. Anthony Keyes reportedly left his work assignment Jan. 28 and, according to deputies, was ...
Feb 11, 2019
USD 252 pushes up board meeting to 11 am Monday
USD 252 Southern Lyon County has its regular meeting Monday at a not-so-regular time. Board members are meeting at 11 am, with facility improvements, grants and technology matters the main topics of d...
Feb 11, 2019
Massey convicted of rape
One man accused of rape in Lyon County was recently found guilty. Jeremy Massey was charged with rape, aggravated criminal sodomy and breach of privacy after allegedly having sex with a person incapab...
Feb 11, 2019
UPDATE: Fog advisories canceled early, freezing drizzle possible Monday night
Thick fog across the area is thinning out faster than expected. Dense fog advisories for Lyon and all surrounding counties Monday were canceled early. Patchy fog may still be evident through late Mond...
Feb 11, 2019
Residents celebrate 90 years of history at the Granada Theatre
Community members took a trip down memory lane Sunday evening as the Granada Theatre celebrated its 90th birthday. Constructed in 1929 the theatre has seen a variety of famous performers and unique sh...
Feb 11, 2019
UPDATE: Identity released of victim discovered in Neosho Rapids structure fire
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Department has released the name of the individual discovered after a structure fire in Neosho Rapids Sunday. According to a press release from the Sheriff’s Offi...
Feb 11, 2019
The League of Women Voters Emporia working to educate and protect rights of local voters
President of the League of Women Voters of Emporia Teressa Briggs recently joined KVOE’s Talk of Emporia to inform listeners on the work done by the organization. The League of Women Voters is a...
Feb 10, 2019
Winter weather advisory has ended, potential drizzle in the forecast through Monday
Road conditions may be a bit slick through the remainder of the day after an overnight and early morning sprinkle of precipitation. Freezing drizzle began falling across the KVOE listening area early ...
Feb 10, 2019
Lottery selection system leads to bigger Dirty Kanza field
This year’s Dirty Kanza is going to see some changes to enhance the experience for riders in all races. The Dirty Kanza has become an iconic tradition in Emporia attracting cyclists from around ...
Feb 10, 2019
Beta Sigma Phi and Newman Regional Health hold 69th Heart Dance Saturday
The Coppertop in Emporia was the host of Beta Sigma Phi’s annual Heart Dance event Saturday night. The annual evening, which has been a partnership between Beta Sigma Phi and Newman Regional Hea...
Feb 10, 2019
