Category Archives: News
Lyndon woman hurt in early-Monday wreck
A Lyndon woman was hurt in a crash in northwest Osage County early Monday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the wreck happened just before 12:15 am at the junction of West 189th and Scranton, four miles...
Nov 17, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Significant interior damage to house west of Neosho Rapids after Sunday fire
Several Lyon County fire departments and a handful of Lyon County deputies had a hand in putting out a damaging house fire west of Neosho Rapids on Sunday. A fire was reported in the 1500 block of Roa...
Nov 16, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Updates on Lee Beran Rec Center indoor pool, DeBauge Complex plans ahead for Emporia Rec Commission
The Emporia Recreation Commission has several noteworthy items up for discussion with its monthly board meeting Monday. Board members will discuss the Rec Commission's path forward after the Kansas De...
Nov 16, 2025 Repairs have been underway since this past Wednesday on certain pipes for the Lee Beran Recreation Center's indoor pool. Amanda Gutierrez/Emporia Recreation Commission.
Hearing delayed in Constitution Street arson case
A teenager accused of arson after a fire in Emporia nearly two months ago will return to Lyon County District Court next month. Hayden Vasquez was originally set for a hearing last week, but the heari...
Nov 16, 2025
SUV-deer wreck sends Missouri man to NRH on Friday
A Missouri man was hurt in a wreck in northeast Lyon County on Friday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the crash happened shortly before 6 pm at Kansas Turnpike mile marker 151 southbound, 24 miles nor...
Nov 16, 2025 Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks photo.
Cooler, wetter conditions ahead this week after Emporia airport matches daily record high Friday, comes up short Saturday
Emporia came close to record high temperatures for two straight days to close out last week. The Municipal Airport got to 75 degrees Friday, matching the daily record high most recently recorded in 20...
Nov 16, 2025 KVOE News graphic.
New sign unveiled Saturday detailing the rich history of Santa Fe Trail and its connection to the city of Allen
Several individuals gathered in northern Lyon County Saturday morning to unveil new signage detailing the significant history that runs through that portion of our area. Residents and organizers gathe...
Nov 16, 2025 Audrey Agin.
Discussions on regional collaboration with TerraPower to highlight RDA Board of Directors meeting Friday
Continued discussions on potentially bringing a nuclear power project to the local community will continue for the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas Board of Directors when they ...
Nov 15, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Emporia Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals convening Tuesday
The Emporia Metropolitan Area Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals both have business ahead of them when they convene Tuesday. The Board of Zoning Appeals will convene first and consider th...
Nov 15, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Backyard bash kicks off year 20 of Unbound Gravel as 2026 race lottery comes to a close
The 20th year of Unbound Gravel is now officially underway. Saturday morning, Unbound representatives hosted a backyard bash at Merchant Cycles to celebrate the closing of the Unbound Lottery and the ...
Nov 15, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
