Category Archives: News
Wind farm agreements up for Lyon County Commission approval
With a joint meeting between the Emporia city and Lyon County commissions now canceled until further notice, county commissioners are now focusing on their action meeting taking place Thursday morning...
Oct 10, 2018
Separate hydroplane crashes on Turnpike both cause minor injuries
Minor injuries developed during a pair of wrecks on the Kansas Turnpike on Tuesday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says a truck driven by 69-year-old Larry Parker of Tyrone, Okla., hydroplaned around 10:30...
Oct 10, 2018
UPDATE: Most area rivers in flood, but projected crests now lower than first thought
There is good news and not-so-good news as flooding continues across the KVOE listening area. The good news: projected river crest levels are down from prior forecasts, meaning flooding may not be as ...
Oct 10, 2018
Scooter driver taken to NRH after wreck near Rec Center
One person was taken to Newman Regional Health for treatment after a truck-scooter crash Tuesday evening. Emporia Police Sgt. D.J. Dragonas says an eastbound truck on West Fifth collided with a northb...
Oct 10, 2018
Deadline approaching to help KVOE pack the Salvation Army food pantry
Many will come together this week to benefit the Salvation Army of Lyon County food pantry. Thursday marks the 17th annual KVOE Drive for Food. Captain Deb Thompson was on KVOE’s Talk of Emporia...
Oct 9, 2018
Emporia School Board to give input Wednesday on district needs assessment
The Emporia School Board will take an in-depth look into its ongoing needs assessment during its regular meeting Wednesday night. The board plans to hold a study session gathering input from school bo...
Oct 9, 2018
Schedule adjustments for Tuesday-Thursday, Oct. 9-11
Due to ongoing inclement weather, the following schedule adjustments have been reported: *Emporia Recreation Commission flag football at DeBauge Family Sports Complex postponed Tuesday until further n...
Oct 9, 2018
Update: One person hospitalized after I-35 wreck, emergency crews kept busy Monday evening
A Howard woman was hurt in a wreck in eastern Lyon County Monday. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office says 57-year-old Kelly Hunter of Howard was traveling on Interstate 35 when she lost control of...
Oct 9, 2018
Falling debris causes closure of State Street underpass
A portion of State Street in Emporia is closed until further notice. Emporia Police Lt. Kevin Risley says the road is being closed at the at the railroad underpass. This affects State Street from 2nd ...
Oct 9, 2018
Guillen, Herron set for prelims in drug distribution case Wednesday
Two defendants in a Lyon County drug case have preliminary hearings in Lyon County District Court this week. Seana Herron and Luis Guillen are among five defendants arrested last month on a variety of...
Oct 9, 2018
