Category Archives: News
Short list of Lyon County roads remains closed after Thursday storm; all-hazard severe weather risk possible Monday
Lyon County roads closed Friday by heavy rain Thursday remain closed this weekend. The Lyon County Highway Department has placed barricades at these locations: *Road 150 from Kansas Highway 99 to Road...
Apr 26, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Month-long string of success for Flint Hills Technical College capped off by record-setting Gala Benefit and Auction
The theme for the Flint Hills Technical College's annual Gala Benefit and Auction was "Run for the Roses." In terms of fundraising, the event put on a performance akin to Secretariat. Friday's event a...
Apr 25, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
DOGE, tariffs and voting among topics addressed with Congressman Derek Schmidt on KVOE
Kansas Second District Congressman Derek Schmidt sees a more targeted approach in the future as the Department of Government Efficiency continues its work. Government efficiency was one of several top...
Apr 25, 2025 Kansas Congressman Derek Schmidt. Official portrait.
Projects in Emporia, numerous nearby communities secure HEAL funding through Kansas Department of Commerce
Emporia and several nearby communities are benefiting from funding announced by the Kansas Department of Commerce. Emporia's Gazette Collective restoration project is getting $100,000 in HEAL funding....
Apr 25, 2025 Kansas Department of Commerce graphic.
Crime Stoppers issues reward for man wanted on PFA warrant
Lyon County Crime Stoppers is asking for help in finding a man wanted on suspected protection from abuse violations. Crime Stoppers says Walter Armando Duarte has a warrant out for his arrest. Duarte ...
Apr 25, 2025 Walter Duarte. Lyon County Crime Stoppers photos.
Annual Take Back the Night emphasizes importance of empowerment and 'Taking back our own stories' Thursday evening
The annual Take Back the Night event, organized by SOS Inc., brought many messages to those in attendance, including a message of empowerment for victims to "take back their stories." That was a key m...
Apr 24, 2025 Author Susan Fowler shares her story with those in attendance for the annual Take Back The Night held inside of Beach Music Hall on the Emporia State University campus. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Lyon County Highway Department closes handful of roads near Emporia after heavy rain Thursday
Heavy rain in central Lyon County from late Thursday afternoon and early evening have closed a short list of roads. The Lyon County Highway Department has placed barricades at these locations: *Road 1...
Apr 24, 2025 Drivers are reminded it is illegal to drive around barricades on roads and are asked not to drive through flooded roadways if they come across them. KVOE News file photo.
Crosswinds annual report and CareArc quarterly update highlight Lyon County Commission regular session Thursday morning
Medical and mental health reports highlighted the Lyon County Commission's weekly action session Thursday morning. This included the annual report from Crosswinds Counseling and Wellness presented by ...
Apr 24, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Glass Blown Open tees off Friday
Disc Golf courses across Emporia will be busy with the Glass Blown Open beginning on Friday. Over 400 players will be playing at Jones East and Jones West, Peter Pan Park, and Champions Landing. Tourn...
Apr 24, 2025 Emporia Main Street Graphic
Temporary shoring to start repair process for KTA bridge damaged by over-height load last week
It appears traffic rearrangements due to a wreck causing significant bridge damage last week will take "several months" to finish. The Kansas Turnpike Authority says repair plans are in progress after...
Apr 24, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
