Category Archives: News
IRS announces extension of relief to farmers and ranchers across 49 states impacted by recent drought conditions
Farmers and ranchers affected by drought across the country- 49 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, to be exact- may be eligible for some assistance through the Internal Revenue Service....
Sep 16, 2026 Internal Revenue Service logo.
Local trucking business owner feels the 'full impact' of diesel prices has yet to be felt by trucking companies or customers as prices hit record highs
It should come as no surprise that gas prices are continuing to climb and it doesn't appear they will be descending anytime soon. It's an impact being felt by everyone behind the wheel, but maybe no m...
Sep 16, 2026 Waechter Trucking Image
2027 budget and Flint Hills Mall CID II approved unanimously during Emporia City Commission meeting Wednesday; Discussions beginning on regulations with the increased presence of E-bikes and scooters locally
The 2027 budget for the City of Emporia is now finalized following a series of public hearings and a unanimous vote by city commissioners Wednesday morning. Commissioners approved the better than $86 ...
Sep 16, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Evergy solar project conversation ahead for Lyon County commissioners Thursday
Solar energy will be discussed at the Lyon County Commission action meeting Thursday. Evergy representatives Lindsay Freeman and Jason Humphrey will discuss the utility's plans for a proposed solar en...
Sep 16, 2026 Evergy photo.
Reported structure fire near Lyon-Coffey county line apparently limited to burn barrel
Several Lyon County fire departments responded to a reported structure fire in far east Lyon County on Wednesday. Lyon County Rural, Hartford-Neosho Rapids, Miller and Reading crews were first dispatc...
Sep 16, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
With bridge repair ongoing near Emporia, Lyon County Highway Department prepares for bridge replacement near airport
Work on a bridge deck replacement near Emporia highlights a busy year for bridge work for the Lyon County Highway Department. County Engineer Wayne Scritchfield says work is underway on redecking a br...
Sep 16, 2026 Vici Smith/Lyon County.
Lyon County Community Alliance hosts informational session on local data center discussion
For the past several months, the majority of informational sessions regarding data centers have come from the city level; however, on Tuesday evening, a group of residents convened an informational se...
Sep 15, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
City manager weighs in on current state of data center debate on monthly Q&A segment Tuesday
With the petition seeking to ban high-impact data centers in the Emporia area currently awaiting a pair of decisions from both the community and Lyon County District Court, Emporia City Manager Trey C...
Sep 15, 2026 The Q&A With Trey is a monthly segment airing on KVOE every third Tuesday of the month. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Competency hearing granted in Lyon County attempted murder case
An attempted murder case in Lyon County District Court is now on hold. Judge Doug Jones has approved defense attorney Rick Meier's request for a competency evaluation in the case against Marisol Alcal...
Sep 15, 2026 Wave.video graphic.
Lyon County drug distribution case advances after Monday hearing
Court processes are advancing in a Lyon County drug distribution case. Following a preliminary hearing Monday, Keno Hopkins will now have a pretrial hearing October 13. Hopkins is charged with distrib...
Sep 15, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
