Category Archives: News
Allen Veterans Fall Festival taking place Saturday
The fifth annual Allen Veterans Fall Festival has a lot on the schedule this Saturday. Activiites go all day, including the morning round of a freewill donation breakfast, ATV ride, car show and free ...
Oct 02, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Mexican Supper marking 51 years of fellowship, fundraising Friday
Sacred Heart School celebrates 51 years of its Mexican Supper on Friday. The event raises funds for different projects and education needs, according to student Max Danler. Food will be available from...
Oct 02, 2024 Sacred Heart School graphic.
Corps of Engineers adjusts hunting regulations for Kansas lakes
The US Army Corps of Engineers is updating a list of hunting policies to align with regulations in place through the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. The regulations affect Corps-managed lakes...
Oct 02, 2024 US Army Corps of Engineers logo.
Vice President candidates spar on numerous issues during debate
Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance jabbed and prodded for nearly two hours in their first and, likely, only debate before the 2024 general election next month. Several topics came up repeatedly...
Oct 02, 2024 JD Vance (left), Tim Walz. Official photos.
Executive sessions to be the main item of business for Lyon County Commissioners during regular meeting Thursday
The majority of the Lyon County Commission's upcoming action session will be spent behind closed doors Thursday. During the "other business" portion of the meeting, Commissioners could approve signing...
Oct 01, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon
Local voters turnout to Flint Hills Technical College Tuesday to engage with Lyon County Commission candidates ahead of November general election
The first of two in-person candidate forums took place on the campus of Flint Hills Technical College Tuesday evening. The Emporia League of Women Voters and Chamber of Commerce Government Matters Com...
Oct 01, 2024 Pictured left to right:
Moderator Tyler Curtis, Lyon County Commission second district Republican incumbent Doug Peck, third district Democratic candidate Bill Neinstedt and second district Democratic candidate Ronald McCoy. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Oklahoma City residents arrested in Morris County for suspected marijuana distribution
Two Oklahoma residents were arrested for suspected drug distribution in Morris County earlier this week. The Sheriff's Office says the arrests of Bryce Smith and Arnold Dean, both 19 of Oklahoma City,...
Oct 01, 2024 Morris County Sheriff's Office photo.
Future of Lee Beran Recreation Center part of conversation in Steering Committee meeting
What to do with the Lee Beran Recreation Center is among the focal points for an Emporia Recreation Commission Rec Center Steering Committee meeting Wednesday. Committee members will discuss usage opt...
Oct 01, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Grand opening Thursday for Breadman's Bakery and Friends of the Farmers Market Store
In a lot of cases, plans need time to develop -- or, in the case of Chad "The Breadman" DeCrow, rise. DeCrow's plan of having his own storefront officially comes true with grand opening activities thi...
Oct 01, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
ESU begins national search for Foundation president, CEO
Earlier this year, Emporia State University announced a new role for Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer Shane Shivley. The university is now into a national search for Shivley's replacem...
Oct 01, 2024 Emporia State University photo.
