Category Archives: News
Sample process underway for Emporia's drinking water
The sampling process is now underway on Emporia's drinking water system. City Manager Trey Cocking says the city began collecting 25 samples across town Friday afternoon. Each sample contains 100 mill...
Nov 08, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County Commissioners consider and approve lengthy slate of requests during regular action meeting Thursday
Lyon County Commissioners received a variety of requests from a variety of county departments Thursday morning. As part of their regular action meeting, commissioners approved a trio of requests from ...
Nov 07, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon
Drought conditions lessen following heavy rain totals across listening area over past week
Recent rainfall did alter drought conditions across the KVOE listening area, however, dry conditions are still present areawide. According to the latest update from the US Drought Monitor, abnormally ...
Nov 07, 2024 US Drought Monitor Map.
Don and Robbie Hill selected as Parade Marshals for 46th annual Community Christmas Parade
The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday that Don and Robbie Hill has been chosen to be the Parade Marshals for the 46th Annual Community Christmas Parade. This year's parade will take...
Nov 07, 2024 Don and Robbie Hill were selected as the Parade Marshals for the 46th annual Community Christmas Parade on December 3. Photo courtesy of Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce.
Freedom Fest to kick off Veteran's Day activities on Saturday
Freedom Fest activities are a full go on Saturday at the All Veterans Memorial and Soden's Grove. Emporia Main Street Community Development Coordinator and Freedom Fest member Jessica Buchholz says ro...
Nov 07, 2024 Graphic courtesy of Emporia Freedom Fest Facebook Page.
Boil Water Advisory Update: All Lyon County rural water district's now included in boil advisory as work continues to reduce turbidity levels in water supply
All of Lyon County's rural water districts are now included in the ongoing boil water advisory following recent action by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The current list of affected ...
Nov 07, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia Municipal Band to perform Veteran's Day concert Sunday
The Emporia Municipal Band will have a musical salute to Veterans on Sunday. The concert entitled "In Their Honor" will take place at 3 p.m. at the Emporia Granada Theatre. Admission is free and donat...
Nov 07, 2024 Graphic courtesy of Emporia Municipal Band Facebook Page
One to Newman following two vehicle collision on Commercial Street Wednesday
One person was taken to Newman Regional Health following a two-vehicle collision in Emporia Wednesday evening. Emergency crews were called to the 100 block of Commercial Street at 5:10 p.m. for an inj...
Nov 07, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia City Commissioners approve annexation request for property owned by Stormont Vail Hospital as part of regular action meeting Wednesday; Decision draws sharp criticism from Newman leadership
Stormont Vail Hospital now owns property within the Emporia city limits. As part of their regular action meeting Wednesday morning Emporia City Commissioners voted 4-1 to approve a long-awaited annexa...
Nov 06, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Lyon County road network fully reopened following recent substantial rainfall
Lyon County's road network is now fully open following heavy rainfall across the area Saturday into Monday. The Lyon County Highway Department announced the following roads are now open. *Road 150 fro...
Nov 06, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
