Category Archives: News
Next court dates set in Lyon County human trafficking, exploitation cases
Pretrial and arraignment dates are coming for a husband and wife accused in Lyon County District Court of human trafficking and sexual exploitation, but the hearings are coming separately next month. ...
Jul 24, 2024 Lyon County Jail Photos
Arraignment ahead in Lyon County vehicular murder case
Pretrial and arraignment is next in the court process for Adonis Dailey, accused of vehicular murder in Lyon County stemming from a fatal crash over a year ago. Dailey was set for an Aug. 30 hearing a...
Jul 24, 2024 Adonis Dailey. Kansas Department of Corrections photo.
Lyon County Commission plans to finalize 2025 budget at Thursday meeting
The 2025 Lyon County budget is set and will likely see approval Thursday morning. County commissioners had their final review of the budget during a study session Wednesday morning with no changes mad...
Jul 24, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Kansas Arts Commission announces annual grant awardees
Numerous local and area entities are benefiting from the latest round of Kansas Arts Commission grants. Lyon County *Emporia State University: $10,000 for public art and murals *Emporia State Universi...
Jul 24, 2024 Kansas Department of Commerce map.
Stream advisory continues for Hill Creek, 142 Mile Creek near Allen
A stream advisory continues for two Lyon County creeks after extremely heavy rainfall early this month. Portions of Hill Creek and 142 Mile Creek southeast of Allen have been in advisory status after ...
Jul 24, 2024 Kansas Department of Health and Environment logo.
Kansas Department of Labor: Jobless rates, average wages, buying power all up
Jobless rates are up locally, areawide and statewide from May to June, but Kansas Labor Secretary Amber Schulz says there was some good news in the latest monthly report. Schulz says average wages and...
Jul 24, 2024 Kansas Department of Labor map.
Seventh annual Kicks 4 Kids shoe giveaway set for Saturday
Grace United Methodist Church is once again inviting local families to stop by the church this weekend and pick up some new shoes ahead of a new school year. The annual Kicks 4 Kids shoe giveaway will...
Jul 23, 2024 Grace United Methodist Church Kicks 4 Kids graphic.
Emporia Senior Center hosting first Brain Break Friday this week
A new program to provide needed relief for caregivers of loved ones battling cognitive decline is launching later this week at the Emporia Senior Center. The center will host its first Brain Break on ...
Jul 23, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
KDHE confirms fish kill near Emporia
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment's Bureau of Environmental Field Services is investigating the recent discovery of a fish kill near Emporia. KDHE was called to the Cottonwood River from...
Jul 23, 2024 Kansas Department of Health and Environment photo.
ELECTION: Lyon County Commission Third District Republican candidates discuss spending priorities
Spending priorities were front and center for the KVOE News Candidate Forum featuring Lyon County Commission Third District Republican candidates Tuesday. When it comes to general priorities, Warren S...
Jul 23, 2024 Lyon County Commission Third District candidates Warren Schmidt (from left), Jon Vopat, Jarom Smith and Chris Bartel appeared on KVOE's Candidate Forum on Tuesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
