Category Archives: News
Illinois man killed in wreck at Turnpike Emporia onramp
The Kansas Highway Patrol says an Illinois man was killed in the semi wreck at the Kansas Turnpike Emporia exit early Monday. Troopers say 64-year-old Pedro Ocampo of Berwyn, Illinois, was southbound ...
Nov 25, 2025 The Kansas Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal semi wreck on the southbound Kansas Turnpike onramp at Emporia from early Monday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
County Commission weekly meeting coming Wednesday
Lyon County Commissioners are moving up their regular meeting due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Lyon County Commissioners will convene for their weekly meeting Wednesday morning with two action items c...
Nov 25, 2025 Pictured left to right: Lyon County Commissioners Chris Bartel, Ken Duft and Doug Peck. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
With fundraising goal set to be met, Wreaths Across America organizers focus on volunteers during Honor a Hero event
There were several ways to Honor a Hero at the Lyon County Fairgrounds on Tuesday. Residents were encouraged to drive through the Fairgrounds to offer their thanks to military veterans and current ser...
Nov 25, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
City of Emporia extending pause additional week for those at risk of utility shutoff
The recent pause in utility disconnections is over, but those who may still be slightly behind have a little more time to get caught up on payments. As you may recall, on November 5, the city commissi...
Nov 25, 2025 City of Emporia logo.
Emporia City Commission approves legal services agreement to join national PFAS class action lawsuit
The City of Emporia will be joining a national class action lawsuit; however, there is no need for concern, according to city officials. Following the first of two executive sessions as part of their ...
Nov 25, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Honor a Hero drive-thru fundraiser for Wreaths Across America coming Tuesday
Organizers of Emporia's Wreaths Across America event are having their final push towards covering Maplewood Memorial Lawn Cemetery with wreaths next month. Honor a Hero is taking place at the Lyon Cou...
Nov 25, 2025 Wreaths Across America map.
Light rain reported from Monday showers, isolated storms
Rain totals were varied but light across much of the KVOE listening area Monday. The KVOE studios got 0.33 inches of rainfall from occasional showers and an isolated thunderstorm. Other totals: *Empor...
Nov 25, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Jordan surprised with Kansas Museums Association Distinguished Service Award
In a matter of minutes last week, Lyon County History Center Director Greg Jordan got two complete surprises. First, thanks to his wife and History Center Deputy Director, Lisa Soller, Jordan was give...
Nov 24, 2025 Greg Jordan. Courtesy photo.
First of three rainbow trout stockings and commencement of trout fishing season to take place at Emporia State's King Lake in early December
Emporia State University's King Lake will soon have some more inhabitants, thanks to cooperative efforts between the university and the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism. The universit...
Nov 24, 2025 Photo courtesy of Emporia State University
Simmons Pet Food raises second straight record-breaking total for United Way fundraising campaign
Another year and another record-setting workplace campaign for Simmons Pet Food. Last year, the local pet food producer produced more than $51,000 in support of the United Way Campaign, nearly triple ...
Nov 24, 2025 Photo by Maddie Craig/United Way of the Flint Hills.
