Category Archives: News
Aurora may return Wednesday after strong event Tuesday
Will there be another spectacular showing of the aurora borealis for area residents Wednesday night? It's entirely possible with the latest coronal mass ejection of energy set to hit Earth later. Empo...
Nov 12, 2025 Aurora borealis put on a widespread display Tuesday night after geomagnetic activity from the sun reached Earth. Mark Brown/Emporia State University.
US House beginning work to reopen federal government
Wednesday looks to be extremely busy in the US House of Representatives. House members anticipate intensive work on a continuing resolution passed Monday night in the Senate that would fully fund the ...
Nov 12, 2025 US Second District Congressman Derek Schmidt meets with residents during Emporia's Veterans Day memorial service in November 2025. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporian hurt after Tuesday wreck in Chase County
An Emporia man suffered potentially serious injuries after crashing in east Chase County on Tuesday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the crash happened shortly before noon on US Highway 50 just east of...
Nov 12, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Turnout strong for Emporia's Veterans Day events
Thank you for your service. Those five words were heard repeatedly in Emporia, the founding city of Veterans Day, as the holiday again packed the community schedule. A large parade with around 60 entr...
Nov 11, 2025 Retired Colonel Kevin Hadley delivers the keynote talk during Emporia's annual Veterans Day memorial service. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Facility survey results ahead for USD 251 board
The USD 251 North Lyon County Board of Education has been discussing major facility changes for years, and that general topic is back in front of the board again Wednesday. Board members will discuss ...
Nov 11, 2025 USD 251 North Lyon County logo.
USD 252 board with short agenda ahead
The USD 252 Southern Lyon County Board of Education may well approve a financial depository for part of the Olpe Fitness Park as part of its meeting Wednesday. Board members may approve a money market...
Nov 11, 2025 USD 252 Southern Lyon County logo.
Indoor pool at Lee Beran Rec Center shutting down Wednesday for repairs
The Lee Beran Recreation Center's indoor pool closes Wednesday for about a week due to repairs, and the Emporia Recreation Commission is adjusting some of its adjustments for classes. The Rec Commissi...
Nov 11, 2025 Lee Beran Recreation Center Indoor Pool.
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US Senate passes bill to end federal shutdown
The federal government shutdown, in place for well over a month, seems to ending soon. Monday night, US Senators voted 60-40 for what's called a continuing resolution that will fund full government op...
Nov 11, 2025 US Capitol. National Parks Service photo.
Annexation request for A1 expansion to come before county commissioners as part of weekly action meeting Thursday
Matters related to a pending expansion of a local employer could see action by Lyon County Commissioners as part of their regular action meeting Thursday. Commissioners are set to consider a request f...
Nov 10, 2025 Pictured left to right: Lyon County Commissioners Chris Bartel, Ken Duft and Doug Peck. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Hand in Hand Hospice in the midst of annual Remembrance Tree initiative as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month continues
If you have never had a loved one go through hospice care, the impacts and processes can be hard to understand, according to Hand in Hand Hospice Community Liaison Erin Reece. That's where the month o...
Nov 10, 2025 Hand in Hand Hospice logo.
