Category Archives: News
Emporia Middle School track and field renovations progressing on schedule according to latest update from district and building leadership
Dirt work is underway and plans are on track, no pun intended, for a major facility upgrade at Emporia Middle School. According to USD 253 Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations Pam Stranatha...
Jun 24, 2025 Photo By Dylan Sherwood/KVOE
Lyon County Commissioners to consider pair of conditional-use permit requests for new quarries as part of regular action meeting Thursday
For the third time in the last month, Lyon County Commissioners are set to consider a conditional-use permit request from US Stone as part of their regular action meeting Thursday. Commissioners will ...
Jun 24, 2025 Pictured left to right: Lyon County Commissioners Chris Bartel, Ken Duft and Doug Peck. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Services announced for Bontragers after last week's home explosion
Services have been announced for the Emporia couple killed in a home explosion last week. Sunrise Free Will Baptist Church says there will be a Celebration of Life at 1 pm July 26 for Darrell and Terr...
Jun 24, 2025 Terry (from left) and Darrell Bontrager. Courtesy photo.
Parsons Police: Man accused of killing girlfriend found dead after short chase in Greenwood County
The Parsons Police Department says a domestic violence incident led to the death of a woman in Parsons and, later, a man in Greenwood County. Parsons Police says officers were dispatched to an address...
Jun 24, 2025 Parsons Police Department graphic.
Surprise reception sends local prevention 'pioneer' and Healthier Lyon County founder Teresa Briggs off into retirement with best wishes from friends, family and colleagues Monday
As she prepares to enter retirement following decades of work that have left an everlasting footprint in the local community and area, Teresa Briggs received quite the sendoff from her friends, collea...
Jun 24, 2025 United Way Director Daphne Mertens poses with Healthier Lyon County founder and grant facilitator Teresa Briggs at her surprise retirement party. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Trial begins in Lyon County for man accused of attempted capital murder in Rice County
A man wanted for trying to kill a police officer and a teacher in Rice County is on trial in Lyon County. Adam Jay Hrabik, age 45, was booked Friday. Trial had been delayed for numerous related court ...
Jun 24, 2025 Adam Hrabik. Lyon County Jail photo.
Light rain reported in, near Emporia; lists of flood-damaged roads remain active from earlier in June
As expected, brief heavy rain fell across parts of the KVOE listening area Monday night into early Tuesday. Current rain totals don't indicate any flooding as a result: *KVOE studios: 0.10 inches *Emp...
Jun 24, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Sertoma Club pleased to connect with Sutherlands for fan donation as it awaits city OK for miniature train repairs
The Sertoma Club of Emporia is helping some residents get through the summer heat while getting victimized to a degree by another form of weather. On Sunday, the club announced it and Sutherlands had ...
Jun 24, 2025 Part of the Sertoma Club miniature train's track ballast was washed away by flooding in early June. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia, area sites part of 2025 Sunflower Summer options
If you and your family need a place to visit this summer, Kansas Tourism has over 230 attractions featured in this year's Sunflower Summer program -- including several in the KVOE listening area. Empo...
Jun 24, 2025 Kansas Tourism graphic.
Highway Patrol urging safety around farm vehicles as winter wheat harvest activities become more prevalent
Wheat harvest is underway, and the Kansas Highway Patrol is urging drivers to be cautious and patient if they encounter farm vehicles on the road. The Highway Patrol says farm equipment is designed to...
Jun 24, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
