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Emporia's First Christian Church settling into temporary home at Presbyterian Church West Campus
The congregation at First Christian Church is settling into its new location, although it likely won't be a permanent stay. Church operations are now at Emporia Presbyterian Church West Campus after d...
Jul 2, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Track repairs and maintenance underway in Neosho Rapids area, coming soon to Emporia crossings
Track repairs and maintenance work is underway now in and around Neosho Rapids. Lyon County Emergency Communications says Burlington Northern Santa Fe is working on the tracks by the town and the Main...
Jul 2, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
BNSF confirms minor derailment in Emporia yard Monday
Burlington Northern Santa Fe has confirmed a minor derailment in an Emporia rail yard Monday evening. The railroad says there were no injuries, no hazardous materials response needed and no impact to ...
Jul 2, 2025 Several rail cars went off a siding track at an Emporia rail yard Monday. Ashley Brooks.
Fowler proud to promote local activities as interim Visit Emporia director
To say the least, Interim Visit Emporia Director Matt Fowler is excited for his role -- for as long as he has it. The city has not said when it plans to revisit the topic. While he is leading the agen...
Jul 2, 2025 Matt Fowler. Courtesy photo.
Work returns to US House after Senate barely passes 'One Big Beautiful Bill'
Republicans in Congress are hailing passages in both the House and Senate for President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill." The reconciliation bill isn't all the way across the finish line yet after nar...
Jul 2, 2025 US Senator Roger Marshall. Official photo.
Sandoval-Flores hearing delayed in human smuggling, identity theft, illegal dentistry case
A preliminary hearing in a Lyon County human smuggling and illegal dentistry case is now reset for September. Initially, Iris Sandoval-Flores was supposed to have a hearing Tuesday, but court proceedi...
Jul 1, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Light agenda ahead for Lyon County Commission action meeting Thursday
Radio equipment and an entrance application are the main items of business up for consideration for Lyon County Commissioners when they convene for their regular action meeting Thursday. Commissioners...
Jul 1, 2025 Pictured left to right: Lyon County Commissioners Chris Bartel, Ken Duft and Doug Peck. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Emporia City Commissioners to convene for regular action and study meetings before ribbon cutting for new Whittier Skate Park Wednesday
Emporia City Commissioners have their regular slate of meetings Wednesday. During their action session, commissioners will review the 2024 audit report from Hood and Associates before considering awar...
Jul 1, 2025 Pictured left to right: Emporia City Commissioners Jamie Sauder, Erren Harter, Susan Brinkman, Becky Smith and Tyler Curtis. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Denim & Diamonds Gala nearly sold out as ticket sales opened Tuesday
Tickets for the Denim and Diamonds Gala on August 1 are minimal, as sales began Tuesday morning. A handful remained for the event as of Tuesday morning, thanks to the generosity of numerous sponsors f...
Jul 1, 2025 Thompson Square serenades attendees at the sold out 15th annual Denim and Diamonds Signature event. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
UPDATE: One to Newman with suspected minor injuries following car and minivan collision in Emporia Tuesday
One person was taken from the scene of a two-vehicle collision in southwest Emporia Tuesday afternoon. Emergency crews were called to the intersection of US Highway 50 and Anderson Street for the acci...
Jul 1, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
