Category Archives: News
Simunovic acquitted of rape, aggravated criminal sodomy
The former Emporia State tennis player accused of rape has been acquitted. A Lyon County jury reached a verdict Friday, finding Dominik Simunovic not guilty of rape or aggravated criminal sodomy. The ...
May 03, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
USD 421 Lyndon plans groundbreaking for significant project Monday
A significant project is moving forward for USD 421 Lyndon next week. Ground will officially be broken at 10 am Monday for the district's new Collaborative Learning Center -- a better than 8,000-squar...
May 03, 2024 USD 421 Lyndon graphic.
Reported structure fire near Reading leads to discovery of destructive mower fire
A reported structure fire Thursday in eastern Lyon County turned out to be destructive, but not for any building. Emporia, Miller and Reading firefighters were dispatched to 2178 Road 270, about two m...
May 03, 2024 Google Maps image.
First-ever Howe Hoist coming Sunday
Just "Howe" excited is Visit Emporia Director LeLan Dains for the first-ever Howe Hoist this upcoming Sunday? His back may disagree, but Dains says he's quite excited for what's to come -- in large pa...
May 03, 2024 Visit Emporia graphic.
Emporia Farmers Market ready for regular season opener Saturday
Saturday is opening day for the Emporia Farmers Market's regular season, and Coordinator Trisha Fullerton says vendors are ready to go. Besides produce, baked goods, meats and other items, the Farmers...
May 03, 2024 Emporia Farmers Market logo.
WEATHER: Last week's heavy rain clears most area locations from abnormally dry designation
Last week's heavy rainfall reset the US Drought Monitor's weekly map, at least for most area counties. For the past two weeks, abnormally dry conditions have been in place areawide. However, rain amou...
May 03, 2024 US Drought Monitor map.
HUD announces assistance for counties involved in Jan. 8-16 federal disaster declaration
President Biden's issuance of a major disaster declaration involving 16 Kansas counties, including four in the KVOE listening area, will go beyond certain aid programs through the Federal Emergency Ma...
May 03, 2024 US Department of Housing and Urban Development logo.
WEATHER: Marginal severe weather risk ahead early Saturday
Thankfully, Friday should be a pleasant day -- but an unsettled weather pattern resumes early Saturday. Friday should see sunny and mild conditions with highs in the mid-70s. Storms return to the fore...
May 03, 2024 National Weather Service.
Visit Emporia encouraging residents to consider becoming Airbnb or short term rental host with influx of visitors coming for various community events over next several months
Emporia is already seeing a massive influx of visitors thanks to the Dynamic Discs Open this weekend, and many more visitors are expected over the next several months with several major events coming ...
May 02, 2024 Visit Emporia logo.
Lyon County Commission approves firearms purchase and issuance of emergency funds for roof repair reimbursement during regular action meeting Thursday
New firearms and accessories are coming to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office following approval by county commissioners Thursday morning. As part of their regular action meeting, commissioners approved...
May 02, 2024 KVOE News photo.
