Category Archives: News
STATEHOUSE: March tax receipts surpass expectations
While conference committee staffers resolve differences in the Kansas Legislature's budget plans, the state announced incoming revenue topped expectations for the first time in the last six months. Ka...
Apr 02, 2024 State of Kansas flag.
WEATHER: Light to moderate rain falls after storm activity Monday
Monday's severe weather risk came and went with no severe activity in the KVOE listening area. Storms generally stayed south and east of Emporia for the entire event. As of 9 pm Monday, the only repor...
Apr 01, 2024 National Weather Service logo.
Saint Mark's Lutheran Church's Senior Lunches continuing to grow
Saint Mark's Lutheran Church's Senior Meals Program is continuing to grow in its first three months of taking place. The meals occur at the church at 1508 W 12th Avenue every 1st and 3rd Wednesday fro...
Apr 01, 2024
'No April fools, this is the real deal:' Sweet Granada announces expansion to second storefront in Southern Kansas City
Sweet Granada Owner Kim Redeker made a major announcement that required a quick disclaimer on April Fools Day. Redeker says renovations and cosmetic work began last week with the new location set to o...
Apr 01, 2024 Sweet Granada Facebook image.
TFI expands Texas footprint, becomes founding member of National Center on Community-Based Child Welfare
TFI: The Family Initiative continues expanding its reach. Last month, TFI announced its latest expansion area -- the Dallas Metroplex -- through its affiliate Empower program. This means TFI is managi...
Apr 01, 2024 The Family Initiative logo.
Bedner Smith: Confirmation of Herrick's remains gives hope other World War II soldiers from Bushong will come home
The confirmation of a World War II Lyon County soldier's remains offers hope three others on the same boat will be found and returned home. That's the perspective of Dianne Bedner Smith, the lead orga...
Apr 01, 2024 John Herrick. Department of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency photo.
WEATHER UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Lyon and most surrounding counties through 9 pm
The chances for strong to severe thunderstorm activity is increasing across the KVOE listening area. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Lyon and most surrounding c...
Apr 01, 2024 National Weather Service graphic.
Big attendance noted for Messiah Lutheran's annual Easter drive-in service at Lyon County Fairgrounds
Easter is full of traditions, and a local tradition took place again Sunday morning as Messiah Lutheran Church had its annual drive-in Easter worship service outside the Fairgrounds Anderson Building....
Mar 31, 2024 Messiah Lutheran Pastor Eddie Hosch begins the church's annual Easter drive-in worship service at the Lyon County Fairgrounds Anderson Building. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Second tree fire reported near Ivy Cemetery in northeast Lyon County
Several Lyon County fire departments responded to a reported brush fire in northeast Lyon County on Sunday and they are back again early Monday. Crews from Allen-Admire, Miller and Reading were initia...
Mar 31, 2024 Google Maps image.
Lyon County deputies searching for person who allegedly triggered pursuit, search in Emporia on Easter morning
Lyon County deputies are asking for the public's help in finding a person allegedly involved in a pursuit and search incident on Easter morning. Deputies Jody Meyers and Zach Shafer say a deputy tried...
Mar 31, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
