Category Archives: News
Lawmakers eye budget cuts, exemption adjustments after latest Consensus Revenue Estimating Group report
Lawmakers representing Lyon County say there is work ahead to stabilize budgets over the next four to five years after the latest revisions by the Consensus Revenue Estimating Group. 17th District Sen...
Apr 22, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Pretrial hearing slated in Lyon County flee, aggravated battery case
One man facing charges of flee and elude and aggravated battery, among others, will return to Lyon County District Court next month. Following a preliminary hearing Monday, Cristian Jesus Lopez was se...
Apr 22, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
State Democrats invite Republican Congress contingent to town hall in Emporia
Democrats at the local and state levels are encouraging residents to attend a town hall Tuesday evening. Kansas House Minority Leader Brandon Woodard and Kansas Senate Minority Leader Dinah Sykes are ...
Apr 22, 2025 Democrat (from left) and Republican logos. Smithsonian graphic.
Railroad crossing project announced along Lyon-Coffey county line
Railroad crossing maintenance projects continue in Lyon County. The latest one involves Road Z, also known as Angus Road or the Lyon-Coffey county line. Work is underway between Roads 150 and 160 and ...
Apr 22, 2025 Courtesy graphic.
Funeral arrangements announced for Pope Francis
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Pope Francis, who died Sunday at the age of 88. The funeral will be Saturday, with Pope Francis to be buried outside the Vatican walls -- a rarity for pont...
Apr 22, 2025 Pope Francis. Vatican graphic.
Low-end severe weather risk Tuesday evening comes with NWS Halls Summit transmitter offline until further notice
Our dry weather pattern that's been months in the making could be reversing, if only for the short term. Numerous chances for showers and storms are in the forecast through early next week. Tuesday sh...
Apr 22, 2025 National Weather Service graphic.
Interim Tag Removed: Amanda Gutierrez named new Emporia Recreation Commission Director
Amanda Gutierrez has made an impact at the Emporia Recreation Commission Now, she'll be its new director effective Tuesday after a four-month stint as interim director. Gutierrez, previously the Assis...
Apr 21, 2025 Newly named Emporia Recreation Commission Director Amanda Gutierrez smiles as she hears she'll be the next ERC director during its regular board meeting on Monday. Photo by Dylan Sherwood/KVOE News
Town hall meeting coming to North Lyon County regarding USD 251 facility needs assessment Wednesday evening
USD 251 North Lyon County is hosting an informational town hall meeting for the public on Wednesday. The town hall will take place on Wednesday at the North Lyon County gymnasium starting at 6:30 pm. ...
Apr 21, 2025 USD 251 North Lyon County logo.
Pretrial hearing rescheduled in Alvarez case
Another pretrial hearing is coming next month in an Emporia child rape case. Erik Alvarez was set for a hearing Friday, but that was moved at defense request to May 9. Alvarez faces one count of rape ...
Apr 21, 2025 Erik Alvarez. Lyon County Jail photo.
Building needs assessment to highlight upcoming USD 253 Emporia board meeting Wednesday
The USD 253 Board of Education will be convening a bit earlier than normal for its meeting later this week. The board's regular meeting will begin at 5:30 pm with a study session to review the distric...
Apr 21, 2025 USD 253 Board of Education photo.
