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It has been hot and dry for several weeks. Now the fire danger is up as winds pick up speed. Emporia Fire Capt. Ryan Conley says folks need to be cautious. Your browser does not support the audio elem...

An Emporia woman originally accused of being involved in a marijuana grow operation has now received probation for a related crime. Octavia Ellis, 35, was first accused of intent to manufacture or cul...

The Lyon County Fair officially kicked off Thursday evening with the carnival, and there is still more to come starting this weekend. Saturday evening at the fair will be ESU Night at the Fair, which ...

BUSHONG — Think cattle rustling is a thing of the past? Well, think again. Lyon County deputies are asking for your help after a reported cattle theft in the county. Deputies took a report July ...

Downtown Emporia is ready to be artsy for August’s First Friday. Emporia First Fridays have been expanding over the last two years, with 12 locations this month and artists excited to present. O...

The Lyon County Fair has hit the ground running. The carnival kicked off Thursday and grandstand events begin Friday afternoon. Lyon County Fair Board President Ken Duft spoke with KVOE News about thi...

Emporia Police are investigating after a local nonprofit organization reported an alleged potential theft. Capt. Dave DeVries says the investigation is in an early stage after Plumb Place made the rep...

When Emporia State University students return to classes later this month, a noticeable change will greet them on the southeast side of campus. Schallenkamp Hall, the new ESU residence hall under cons...

Lyon County commissioners had a quick action meeting Thursday. Commissioners approved J&A Traffic Products’ bid of almost $6,900 for signposts and related equipment. They also approved the ...

A pair of sentencing hearings are set for Friday morning in Lyon County District Court. Octavia Ellis, 35, will appear in court at 10 am. Ellis pleaded no contest in June to a count of aggravated chil...