Category Archives: News
McKoy charged with aggravated battery, obstruction after Sunday stabbing report
Formal charges have been filed against an Emporia man accused of stabbing another over the weekend. Prosecutors in Lyon County have charged Hayward Paul McKoy, Jr., age 46, with one count of aggravate...
Aug 29, 2018
Lyon County Commission action meeting planned for Thursday
Various and sundry matters are featured on the Lyon County Commission agenda for Thursday’s action meeting. Commissioners will consider a request from Emergency Management Director Jarrod Fell t...
Aug 29, 2018
August vehicle tag deadline approaching
Friday is the last day for certain Lyon County residents to renew vehicle tags without penalty. If your last names begin with the letters M, N or O, you’re advised to go to the Lyon County Treas...
Aug 29, 2018
KBI investigating discovery of Neosho County skeletal remains, Stafford County shooting death
TOPEKA — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is now looking into the discovery of skeletal remains in Neosho County and a fatal shooting in Stafford County. In Neosho County, a farmer mowing near...
Aug 29, 2018
KTA's Flint Hills cattle pens exit closed Wednesday morning
The Kansas Turnpike Authority is closing down the scenic overlook at the Flint Hills cattle pens exit, as well as the exit itself Wednesday morning. The KTA says it has taken this step so area rancher...
Aug 29, 2018
Second round of Plan ELC talks underway
Emporia city and Lyon County residents are being encouraged to give their thoughts on zoning and subdivision regulations as a second round of talks on comprehensive planning gets underway. Stakeholder...
Aug 29, 2018
Deadline approaching for USD 253 board candidates to apply
Time is running out for people interested in applying for the open position on the Emporia School Board. Noon Wednesday is the deadline to return applications to Mary Herbert Education Center, 1700 We...
Aug 29, 2018
Pan on Plumb Place stove leads to visit from EFD
A smoke call at Plumb Place on Tuesday afternoon turned out to be a minor incident. Smoke was reported to Emporia firefighters around 2:30 pm. Battalion Chief Eron Steinlage says a pan was left on a s...
Aug 28, 2018
More strong storms possible Tuesday after Chase County residents get hail, high winds from early storms
Strong to severe thunderstorms made a surprise appearance for some KVOE listeners Tuesday morning. A cluster of strong storms pushed into Chase County, triggering a severe thunderstorm warning for the...
Aug 28, 2018
EPD, deputies arrest Emporia man who allegedly barricaded himself in garage near school
Emporia Police have arrested one man after he allegedly barricaded himself in a garage near an Emporia school and then ran from police. Sgt. Lisa Sage says officers and Lyon County deputies went to 11...
Aug 28, 2018
