Category Archives: News
County Commissioners convening for weekly action meeting Thursday
Infrastructure and annual payments are all part of the Lyon County Commission's weekly action meeting agenda Thursday. County Facilities Director Robbie Weiss will seek commission approval for the yea...
Jan 28, 2025 Lyon County Commission pictured left to right: District 3 Commissioner Chris Bartel, District 1 Comissioner and Commission Chairman Ken Duft and District 2 Commissioner Doug Peck.
Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Bench warrants issued after Emporia drug distribution defendant allegedly fails to appear for separate hearings
An Emporia woman facing three different criminal cases in Lyon County, one for escape and two for low-level drug distribution, now has bench warrants out for her arrest in the drug distribution cases....
Jan 28, 2025 Anissa Gardner-Lagg. Lyon County Jail photo.
Federal funding unlikely for Lyon County after Jan. 4-5 winter storm
Lyon County Emergency Management Director Jarrod Fell says the county's Highway Department spent about $140,000 in personnel, equipment and materials costs as a direct result of the Jan. 4-5 winter st...
Jan 28, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Investigation continues after destructive fire in Hamilton
An investigation is underway after a destructive fire in central Greenwood County last week. Fire was reported at 205 South Fifth in Hamilton this past Thursday. Greenwood County Sheriff Heath Samuels...
Jan 28, 2025 Google Maps image.
Axe Shedd adding Simple Simon's Pizza
If you have enjoyed axe throwing at Emporia's Axe Shedd but have gotten the munchies, business management is meeting that need. The Axe Shedd has announced it's opening Simple Simon's Pizza, with calz...
Jan 28, 2025 Simple Simon's Pizza logo.
24th and Prairie waterline work continues
Another progress report is in hand from the city of Emporia as work continues at the 24th and Prairie waterline improvement zone. Apple Lane is closing at 24th beginning this week, meaning 24th westbo...
Jan 28, 2025 City of Emporia graphic.
CareArc, Newman Regional boards meeting separately this week
CareArc's Board of Directors will meet Tuesday, and it has a range of discussion topics ahead. Near the end of the meeting, board members will discuss a patient satisfaction survey as well as federal ...
Jan 28, 2025 Free clipart graphic.
Online auction begins Tuesday for Emporia's KFC
Bidding is set to begin Tuesday for Emporia's Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant location. McCurdy Real Estate & Auction is handling the auction proceedings for the over 4,300-square-foot building ...
Jan 28, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Third installment of Emporia Main Street's popular Jigsaw Jam coming Wednesday
The third installment of Emporia Main Street's newest and arguably one of its most popular events is coming later this week. The Winter Jigsaw Jam will take place Wednesday, Kansas Day, inside the Lyo...
Jan 27, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
104th annual Lyon County League tournament tips off inside White Auditorium Monday
It's once again tournament time inside of White Auditorium this week. The 104th Lyon County League Tournament kicks off Monday inside of White Auditorium and longtime tournament Director Ted Vannocker...
Jan 27, 2025 KVOE News File Photo
