Category Archives: News
Law enforcement from around the state attend annual Lyon County Sheriff's spring training seminar
The Lyon County Sheriff's Office welcomed law enforcement professionals from across the state of Kansas for its annual spring training seminar this week. More than 200 law enforcement officers and pro...
Apr 12, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Lyon County Commission signs proclamation recognizing National Telecommunicators Week as part of regular action meeting Thursday
Action taken by Lyon County Commissioners Thursday morning will mean due recognition will be given to the county's emergency telecommunicators next week. During their regular action meeting, commissio...
Apr 11, 2024 KVOE News photo.
Dillons Food Stores supports work of Abundant Harvest through $1,500 donation
With its new pharmacy set to help meet the medical needs of the local community, leadership of Dillons Food Stores Wednesday also made a financial contribution to a local non-profit that works to comb...
Apr 11, 2024 Emporia Rescue Mission Director Lee Alderman receives a check for $1,500 from Dillons leadership to support the work of Abundant Harvest. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Governor requests major federal disaster declaration for snow, brutal cold in January
Several area counties are included in Kansas Governor Laura Kelly's request for a major federal disaster declaration following severe winter weather just three months ago. The request includes Chase, ...
Apr 11, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
USD 252 board, superintendent discuss open enrollment, related employment concerns
Enrollment and employment converged as part of the lead conversation for the USD 252 Southern Lyon County Board of Education on Wednesday. Superintendent Ryan Muhlig says there should be enough buildi...
Apr 11, 2024 Ryan Muhlig. USD 252 Southern Lyon County photo.
ABATE of Kansas District 12 ready for 29th Spring Fling Bike Show
Motorcycles will be moving towards the Lyon County Fairgrounds on Saturday. ABATE District 12 of Kansas has its annual Spring Flinng Bike Show. Spokesperson Sarah Gonzales says it will be a full day f...
Apr 11, 2024 ABATE of Kansas logo.
ELECTION: Aranda seeking Lyon County Attorney position
Amy Aranda has served Lyon County as an assistant prosecutor for 21 years. She wants to rise to the County Attorney position this election cycle. Before her time in the County Attorney's Office, Arand...
Apr 11, 2024 Amy Aranda. Courtesy photo.
Dailey's vehicular murder preliminary hearing pushed to late May
There will be a preliminary hearing in Adonis Dailey's vehicular murder case, but it will now be next month. The prelim was moved at defense attorney Steve Atherton's request. Judge Doug Jones now has...
Apr 11, 2024 Adonis Dailey. Kansas Department of Corrections photo.
Latest round of railroad crossing maintenance projects underway in Chase County
Railroad construction projects are getting started west of Emporia. Chase County has work on UP Road on Thursday and Friday, followed by 180th Road on Monday and Tuesday. Other crossing maintenance pr...
Apr 11, 2024 KVOE News photo.
USD 253 Board of Education approves notice for budget republication public hearing as part of regular meeting Wednesday evening
A public hearing is coming next month to republish the USD 253 Emporia 2023-24 budget following action by USD 253 Board of Education members Wednesday evening. As part of their regular meeting agenda,...
Apr 10, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
