Category Archives: News
Lyon County BZA approves pair of variance requests
Lyon County's Board of Zoning Appeals approved a pair of decisions on variance requests at their monthly meeting this week. Board members approved a variance submitted by administrators of the Brownst...
Jan 22, 2026 City of Emporia logo.
Local automotive experts offer advice to residents to ensure vehicles are still operational with incoming cold and snow with entire listening area under winter storm warnings through upcoming weekend
With biting cold and moderate snowfall in the forecast over the coming weekend, local automotive experts are encouraging residents to make sure their vehicles are prepared to stand up to the harsh con...
Jan 22, 2026 National Weather Service graphic.
WARMING SHELTER information through Jan. 26, 2026
Given the forecast of subzero wind chills, the city of Emporia has announced several warming shelters: *Emporia Police Department, 518 Mechanic. The entryway is open 24/7 to those in need of shelter f...
Jan 22, 2026 KVOE News graphic.
USD 253 Board of Education finalizes termination of employee contract during special meeting Wednesday
USD 253 Board of Education members finalized action that began during their regularly scheduled board meeting a week earlier during a special meeting Wednesday night. Following three executive session...
Jan 21, 2026 USD 253 Emporia logo.
Small grass fires handled near Hartford
Hartford-Neosho Rapids firefighters handled small grass fires near Hartford on Wednesday. Fire Chief Greg Zumbrunn says crews were toned out to a fire in the 2200 block of Road 105 shortly before 3 pm...
Jan 21, 2026 Hartford-Neosho Rapids Fire Department photo.
Emporia City Commissioners extend Emporia Area Chamber's contract for oversight of Visit Emporia for three months with contingencies after accusing chamber of 'Going rogue' with hiring permanent Visit Director allegedly without consulting city leadership
The City of Emporia is continuing its contract with the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce for overseeing operations of Visit Emporia, but on a limited basis and with some contingencies. During their re...
Jan 21, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
City Commissioners approve upholding current agreement with longtime solid waste hauler following recent company acquisition; Will place contract out to bid later this year with current agreement expiring at end of 2026
Recent action by Emporia City Commissioners won't mean any immediate changes for solid waste and recycling hauling services in Emporia; however, changes could be possible next year. During their regul...
Jan 21, 2026 City of Emporia logo.
Meyer excited to lead Stormont Vail Emporia clinic as $45 million facility nears construction
The director of Stormont Vail's clinic in west Emporia says she is honored to lead the way as construction looms ahead later this year. Kelsey Meyer was named as clinic director earlier this month wit...
Jan 21, 2026 Kelsey Meyer. Stormont Vail Health photo.
Lyon, most surrounding counties now in winter storm watches with up to 7 inches of snowfall possible; Emporia details snow treatment/removal plans
The weekend is going to be cold. And it could be snowier than earlier projections had indicated. Most of the KVOE listening area is now in winter storm watches. Lyon, Coffey and Osage counties are cur...
Jan 21, 2026 National Weather Service graphic.
LIEAP application window now open
Applications are now being accepted for the state's Low Income Energy Assistance Program. LIEAP offers one-time benefits to help certain households pay winter heating costs. Last year the average bene...
Jan 21, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
