Category Archives: News
City commissioners table final plat for Cedarbrook Meadows development for two weeks as part of regular action meeting Wednesday
One of the final pieces of the procedural phase of Emporia's newest housing development is in place; the other, however, will need at least two more weeks before it can say the same. During their regu...
Apr 01, 2026 Emporia City Commission. (Clockwise from top left): Erren Harter, Kurt Steinkuhler, Becky Smith, Monica Duncan, Tammi Ogle. City of Emporia photo.
Local ARISS contact with International Space Station taking place Wednesday, April 8th
After months of planning and anticipation, the date for the local community's link-up with the International Space Station has been announced. The link-up, through the Amateur Radio on the Internation...
Apr 01, 2026 ARISS logo.
Repair timetable still pending for downtown Emporia sinkhole; estimated repair costs could approach $60,000
With discussions ongoing about repairing the immediate sinkhole site at 10th and Commercial, Emporia city officials are also considering exactly how extensive repairs may be elsewhere in downtown Empo...
Apr 01, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
United Way announces Hopkins Employee Relief Fund
Another way to help workers recently displaced by the closure of Hopkins Manufacturing has come to light. United Way of the Flint Hills is announcing the formation of the Hopkins Employee Relief Fund....
Apr 01, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Effort honoring Veterans Day founder Alvin King with special plaque moving forward
An effort to give special, visible recognition of Veterans Day founder Alvin King is moving forward after years of conversation. Spokesman Jesse Solis with the Mexican American World War II Committee ...
Apr 01, 2026 Alvin King (right) and Gertrude King. Courtesy Lyon County Historical Society.
Transition of leadership now official as Jordan steps down as director of Lyon County History Center; Lisa Soller now in director's seat
It's no April Fools, Greg Jordan's time as Director of the Lyon County History Center is now at an end. Jordan's official final day at the helm of the center was Wednesday, marking the end of a 30-yea...
Apr 01, 2026 New Lyon County History Center Director Lisa Soller and now Director Emeritus Greg Jordan. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Fire damages house in downtown Emporia
Emporia Fire battled a house fire in downtown Emporia early Wednesday morning. Fire was reported at 809 Market by a neighbor around 1 am. Fire Capt. Greg Davis confirmed an earlier report from Police ...
Apr 01, 2026 Exterior damage is minimal after a house fire at 809 Market early Wednesday, but Emporia firefighters say there is extensive damage inside the home. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lyon County commissioners to handle zoning requests during Thursday's action session
Lyon County commissioners could handle a pair of zoning requests as part of their action session Thursday. Commissioners will consider Tillman Infrastructure's request for Agriculture Conditional Use ...
Apr 01, 2026 Pictured left to right: Lyon County Commissioners Chris Bartel, Ken Duft and Doug Peck. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Memorial to Fallen Educators tablet fundraiser nearing goal
A special fundraiser for the National Teachers Hall of Fame's Memorial to Fallen Educators ends Friday, and it's close to the financial goal. The Hall of Fame says it has raised almost $23,500 through...
Apr 01, 2026 National Teachers Hall of Fame graphic.
Heavy rain, severe weather possible by Thursday evening
Strong to severe storms and heavy rainfall are still possible areawide after sunset Wednesday. The Storm Prediction Center has a slight-to-enhanced severe weather risk areawide, with the enhanced area...
Apr 01, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
