Category Archives: News
No injuries to humans or livestock after hay bale fire at Emporia's F&F Feeds on Wednesday
No structural damage was reported after a fire at a west Emporia business Wednesday. Initially, a structure fire was reported at Emporia's F&F Feeds shortly before 5 pm. Lyon County Sheriff Jeff Cope ...
Feb 18, 2026 Firefighters douse burning hay bales after an incident at Emporia's F&F Feeds on Wednesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia City Commission welcomes US Congressman Derek Schmidt during regular action meeting
Emporia City Commissioners welcomed a special visitor for public comment during their regular action meeting Wednesday morning. Kansas US 2nd District Congressman Derek Schmidt came before commissione...
Feb 18, 2026 US Congressman Derek Schmidt appears before Emporia City Commissioners during their regular action meeting. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Flint Hills Economic Alliance announced for Emporia's economic development matters
While it is not set in stone just yet, local economic development and the agencies that have historically overseen it in the past could be changing dramatically by the end of 2026. Wednesday, represen...
Feb 18, 2026
Barrett pleased with laws designed to end various forms of exploitation, says property tax relief work continues
The pace has been fast and there has been a lot of ground covered in the Kansas Legislature so far this session. That's the perspective of Kansas House 76th District Representative Brad Barrett on KVO...
Feb 18, 2026 Kansas House 76th District Representative Brad Barrett. Kansas Legislature photo.
Area sees minimal grass fire activity Tuesday; fire danger remaining elevated through Thursday
By and large, the KVOE listening area missed out on the fire danger from Tuesday. Several Lyon and Osage county fire departments responded to a combination vehicle-and-grass fire just after 9 am as a ...
Feb 18, 2026 National Weather Service graphic.
Coover discusses Congressional campaign with residents in Emporia, Osage City
Rancher and business owner Don Coover wants to bring a no-nonsense, solutions-driven approach to Congress if he's elected. The Galesburg Democrat met with voters at Gravel City Roasters on Tuesday bef...
Feb 18, 2026 US House Second District candidate Don Coover (standing, right) talks with residents at Gravel City Roasters on Tuesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lyon County Commission to discuss invoices, contract, pedestrian safety at Thursday meeting
Invoices, a contract and a pedestrian safety project are ahead for Lyon County commissioners when they meet Thursday. Commissioners will look at a nearly $27,000 invoice for workers compensation premi...
Feb 18, 2026 Pictured left to right: Lyon County Commissioners Chris Bartel, Ken Duft and Doug Peck. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
East Logan closing between South Mechanic and South Commercial for valve repair Wednesday
Part of East Logan Avenue is getting blocked as part of a short-term, small-scale infrastructure project. East Logan is closing to thru traffic from South Mechanic to South Commercial to replace a wat...
Feb 18, 2026 A waterline valve leaks near the intersection of East Logan and South Commercial on Wednesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia Planning Commission recommends approval of rezoning for former Abundant Harvest location as developers plan new apartment complex food pantry development
The Emporia Planning Commission is recommending approval of a change in zoning for the former Abundant Harvest property. During their monthly meeting, planning commissioners voted unanimously to appro...
Feb 17, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Natrium reactor discussions at local level on pause at the moment following months worth of vocal support from city, county and economic development leadership in late 2025
For weeks after the potential of a new nuclear reactor coming to the local area seemed to be the main talking point for several local entities, conversations have since hit a bit of a standstill for l...
Feb 17, 2026 Q&A With Trey is a recurring segment with Emporia City Manager Trey Cocking on KVOE's Talk of Emporia every third Monday. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
