Category Archives: News
Fence view ahead for Lyon County Commission on Wednesday
Lyon County commissioners will take their study meeting on the road Wednesday. Commissioners have a fence viewing on Road 220 near Road M as the only listed order of business. The meeting will be call...
Jun 17, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Patterson new trial motion denied
Sentencing is next for Russell Paul Patterson Jr after his motion for a new trial in a Lyon County sex abuse case was denied. Patterson's defense attorneys were seeking a new trial citing prosecutor m...
Jun 17, 2025 Russell Patterson Jr. Lyon County Jail photo.
Water main break reported in central Emporia
Emporia's Public Works crews have responded to a water main break. The incident was reported in the 600 block of State shortly after 8 pm. State is closed between Sixth and Seventh for repairs. Other ...
Jun 16, 2025 KVOE News photo.
CDBG funding, after school programming and more among items discussed but not acted upon during monthly Emporia Recreation Commission meeting Monday evening
Monday night was filled with a lot of discussion amongst members of the Emporia Recreation Commission; however, it will be a few more weeks before any of the discussed items potentially see action. Am...
Jun 16, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Best of the best in education now in Emporia for 2025 National Teachers Hall of Fame induction week activities
A whirlwind week of activities is now underway in Emporia, honoring the very best of the best in education. The 2025 honorees arrived in Emporia on Monday evening, where they were welcomed with an inf...
Jun 16, 2025 KVOE News photo.
Severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall possible Tuesday night
Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible in two different general times Tuesday. Early on, there is a marginal risk for wind and hail along and west of a line from Council Grove to El Dorado. Bette...
Jun 16, 2025 National Weather Service graphic.
Area women encouraged to attend information session on menopause
Women are encouraged to register for an important information seminar taking place in Emporia this week. "Let's Talk Hormones -- A Women's Health Event" is taking place from 6-8 pm Thursday at the Emp...
Jun 16, 2025 High Plains Wellness graphic.
Annual Garden Tour coming Saturday
If you are interested in gardens, the Lyon County Master Gardeners are ready for you this weekend with the annual Garden Tour on Saturday. Master Gardener Jennifer Kraus says the tour helps to highlig...
Jun 16, 2025 K-State Research and Extension Lyon County graphic.
Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals to meet separately Tuesday
Emporia's Metropolitan Area Planning Commission and Lyon County's Board of Zoning Appeals have back-to-back meetings Tuesday evening. The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance request from ...
Jun 16, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Burton pleads no contest to aggravated indecent liberties in Sedgwick County case
An Emporia man faces life in prison after reaching a plea agreement in a Sedgwick County child sex abuse case. John Robert Burton was originally charged with single counts of rape and aggravated indec...
Jun 16, 2025 John Robert Burton. Sedgwick County Jail photo.
