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With retirement ahead from Emporia Recreation Commission, McEvoy reflects on time serving 'friendliest town around'
Emporia is a special place to retiring Recreation Commission Director Tom McEvoy, and he said as much during an interview on KVOE's Morning Show on Thursday. Besides leading the Rec Commission for 25 ...
Dec 20, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Fire & Iron, Eclectic Bikes team up to refurbish bikes for Catholic Charities clients
Two groups and a local business have teamed up on a special holiday effort for the second straight year. Emporia Fire & Iron Station 135, Eclectic Bikes and Catholic Charities are all involved in an e...
Dec 20, 2024 Photo submitted by Bernie Toso.
Area criminal justice entities receive federal Edward Byrne JAG grants
Criminal justice entities in Lyon, Coffey and Morris counties are receiving federal funds to continue their work. Fifth Judicial District Community Corrections is receiving $40,000 through the Edward ...
Dec 20, 2024 US Department of Justice logo.
Trial dates removed, pretrial hearing date added in Lyon County rape case
Emporian Erik Alvarez won't be going to trial next month for allegations of raping a child. As part of a hearing in Lyon County District Court on Thursday, Alvarez waived speedy trial requirements and...
Dec 19, 2024 Erik Alvarez. Lyon County Jail photo.
Troy's Tranys and KVOE hold fourth annual Gift of Groceries drawing Thursday
For the fourth consecutive year, 10 local families and individuals will receive a very special gift just ahead of Christmas thanks to Troy's Trany's and KVOE. The fourth annual Gift of Groceries drawi...
Dec 19, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Bowyer Community Building hosts pair of informational seminars for displaced Tyson and Holiday Resort closures
Workers soon-to-be or already displaced by the recent closure announcements of Tyson Foods and Holiday Resort were given some useful guidance this week thanks to several local and state entities. Wedn...
Dec 19, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Lyon County Commission approves zoning code text amendments for medical facilities during regular action meeting Thursday
Lyon County Commissioners have passed a series of zoning code text amendments that will provide additional oversight to the future of medical facility development in the rural areas of the county. Tha...
Dec 19, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Eskridge teen suffers suspected serious injuries in crash
A Wabaunsee County teenager suffered possibly serious injuries after a crash Wednesday. The Kansas Highway Patrol was among the responders to the wreck on Mission Valley Road near Bradford Road shortl...
Dec 19, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Stormont Vail says Lyon County Commission vote on changing zoning text could 'restrict and harm our Emporia providers'
Before Thursday's Lyon County Commission meeting, Stormont-Vail Health said any move to change zoning code language could potentially "restrict and harm our Emporia providers." Commissioners are set t...
Dec 19, 2024 Stormont Vail Health logo.
NRH clarifies patient visit restrictions
Newman Regional Health is clarifying its recent announcement about patient visit restrictions in light of recent illness trends. Public Relations and Outreach Specialist Kacie Hastings says children u...
Dec 19, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
