Category Archives: News
Healthier Lyon County serves up ice cream and receives community feedback on future of Quaker Park with special community event Thursday evening
We know what the short-term future has in store for Quaker Park in terms of an upcoming addition; however, what does the long term hold for the space in east Emporia? That was a question put to the pu...
Sep 25, 2025 Healthier Lyon County Healthy Pathways Coordinator Deon Morrow. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Hopkins Manufacturing parent company nearing Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing
The parent company of Emporia's Hopkins Manufacturing is likely filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection soon. First Brands LLC bought Hopkins from ONCAP in late 2023 after ONCAP had bought Hopkins...
Sep 25, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Rescue Mission board's decision to concentrate on men's shelter triggered plan to close Abundant Harvest
The Abundant Harvest operations agreement between the United Way of the Flint Hills and city of Emporia comes with $25,000 in available funds from the city. It also comes as finances from the Emporia ...
Sep 25, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Several work zones either underway now or coming soon as Southeast Transmission waterline project continues
As work continues on Seventh Avenue between Garfield and Neosho, there is a new work zone coming next week for the Southeast Transmission waterline replacement project. City Communications Manager Chr...
Sep 25, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
County commissioners approve applications and letters of support for various agencies seeking grant funding as part of regular meeting Thursday
Lyon County Commissioners have agreed to act as a pass-through for a housing development in downtown Emporia. During their regular action meeting, commissioners approved a pair of applications at the ...
Sep 25, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Teens accused of attempted aggravated robbery to return to Lyon County District Court next week
Another court hearing date has been scheduled for two Emporia teenagers accused of attempted aggravated robbery. Cristian Cervantes and Zuriel Trujillo will return to Lyon County District Court this u...
Sep 25, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
SBA announces disaster loans available for area non-profits after June severe weather, flooding
Non-profit entities that suffered damage or other issues related to severe weather in June are now eligible for low-interest federal disaster loans. The Small Business Administration says private non-...
Sep 25, 2025 Small Business Administration logo.
Services announced for longtime Bushong mayor, North Lyon County Veterans Memorial organizer Gary Smith
Services are coming next weekend for longtime Bushong city official and community volunteer Gary Smith, who passed away earlier this month at age 63 after a battle with brain cancer. Smith served as B...
Sep 25, 2025 Gary Smith. Courtesy Jones VanArsdale Funeral Home.
Emporian pleads no contest in arson case
An Emporia man accused of aggravated arson as part of an incident this past summer has accepted a plea agreement. Mitchell Lindsey was originally facing one count after allegedly setting a small fire ...
Sep 25, 2025 Mitchell Lindsey. Lyon County Jail photo.
USD 253 Board receives latest update on EMS track project, approves contract for Kansas Avenue building purchase and continues information gathering on insurance renewals for 2026 as part of regular meeting Wednesday
Facility matters were the main highlight of the USD 253 Board of Education meeting Wednesday evening. This included an update on the new Emporia Middle School track and turf field facility, which, acc...
Sep 24, 2025 KVOE News Screenshot Image.
