Category Archives: News
Portion of Road 50 closed for repairs in southwest Lyon County
While plans continue to unfold for repairing the northbound Kansas Turnpike bridge over US Highway 50, plans have been announced for an unrelated repair project in southwest Lyon County. The Lyon Coun...
Apr 21, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
'He had a very large fan club:' David Traylor Zoo mulling additions, adjustments to tamarin exhibit after recent passing of Hot Lips
Hot Lips left quite an impression in and around Emporia, according to David Traylor Zoo Director Brenda Young. Hot Lips died last week at the age of 25. The Zoological Information Management System sa...
Apr 21, 2025 Hot Lips. David Traylor Zoo photo.
Final chapter of Laps 4 Landon coming Tuesday
It's the last hurrah for a significant local fundraiser this week. Laps 4 Landon has been benefiting cystic fibrosis research and care for 18 years after Landon Dody, the event's namesake, was diagnos...
Apr 21, 2025 Laps 4 Landon graphic.
Music concerts ahead on ESU campus
The Emporia Symphony Orchestra concludes its season Tuesday night. Director of Bands Gary Ziek says there will be a wide range of classical music. ESU has a totally different feel with its next concer...
Apr 21, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
CareArc board meeting focusing on policies
Policy reviews and updates will take place during the CareArc Board of Directors' monthly meeting Tuesday. Updates include policies for exempt employee pay deductions, credentials and privileges and s...
Apr 21, 2025 KVOE News photo.
Jobless rates up for Emporia and Lyon County, down for most neighboring counties
Jobless rates remain elevated over prior norms for Emporia and Lyon County. The Kansas Department of Labor says Emporia's jobless rate for March was 4.7 percent, above the February mark of 4.5 percent...
Apr 21, 2025 Kansas Department of Labor photo.
Damp week ahead after healthy rainfall for Easter weekend
KVOE listeners got some much-needed rainfall over the Easter weekend. *KVOE studios: 1.30 inches *Emporia Municipal Airport: 0.92 inches *10th and Weaver: 1.35 inches *1100 block Constitution: 1.40 in...
Apr 21, 2025 National Weather Service graphic.
Repair plans coming after Turnpike bridge damaged in crash near Emporia on Friday
Later this week, we should learn more about long-term repair plans for the Kansas Turnpike's northbound bridge over US Highway 50 after a damaging crash Friday morning. Traffic has been constricted fo...
Apr 21, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Honor Flight No. 14 departs for USD 252
USD 252 Southern Lyon County has departed on its 14th Honor Flight. This year's trip involves 23 veterans, four of which are on the medical staff, and 23 students. Meanwhile, USD 251 North Lyon County...
Apr 21, 2025 USD 252 photo.
Tegtmeier: Easter message designed to bring joy and purpose
Despite damp conditions, the Messiah Lutheran Church drive-in Easter worship service was well-attended at the Lyon County Fairgrounds on Sunday. Interim Pastor Norbert Tegtmeier focused his holiday me...
Apr 20, 2025 Pastor Norbert Tegtmeier delivers his Easter message during the Messiah Lutheran Church annual drive-in worship service at the Lyon County Fairgrounds. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
