Category Archives: News
Good turnout for Olpe Downhome
From kids games to sports to classic vehicles to food, Olpe Downhome had it all this weekend. Activities started at 6:30 am with breakfast at Olpe United Methodist Church and didn't stop until the fin...
Jul 18, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
DATA CENTER: Emporia Neighbors United lining up appearance at Olpe City Council in August
The grassroots organization opposing the Flint Hills Data Center has not issued an official statement on Lyon County's move towards a moratorium, but it continues its petition push across Lyon County ...
Jul 18, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Isolated light rain reported Friday; additional isolated storms possible Saturday and Sunday
As they did Thursday, scattered showers and storms led to isolated rainfall accumulations Friday. Storms brought 0.20 inches to Neosho Rapids, as reported by a KVOE listener -- and nothing to the KVOE...
Jul 18, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lettuce recall now includes 27 states, including Kansas, as cyclosporiasis outbreak remains under investigation
The lettuce recall linked to a widening cyclosporiasis outbreak over the last 2 months has expanded. Initially, Taylor Farms announced a recall of lettuce from central Mexico affecting Taco Bell resta...
Jul 18, 2026 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
Court process begins for man accused of hit-and-run, speed-limit-level chase in Emporia on July 12
A man arrested after an speed-limit-level chase through some Emporia neighborhoods earlier this month is now into the court process. David Christian Sohn will have a preliminary hearing Aug 5 after hi...
Jul 18, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
USD 251 board schedules special meeting Monday on health insurance, bond matters
A special meeting is coming Monday for USD 251 North Lyon County. Board members will discuss health insurance plans for the 2026-27 academic year. USD 251 is part of the Greenbush collective involving...
Jul 18, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Rec Commission board to close books on 2025-26 operations, discuss money matters as part of separate meetings Monday
The Emporia Recreation Commission Board will be busy Monday. Board members will have their annual Closing of the Books to end fiscal affairs for the 2025-26 operations. Immediately following will be t...
Jul 18, 2026 Emporia Recreation Commission logo.
DATA CENTER: Lyon County Commission currently drafting 6 month moratorium for consideration next week
Lyon County will not be accepting any permit requests regarding potential data centers and solar farm developments now through August 1 and possibly longer, depending on action taken by county commiss...
Jul 17, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia Fire retains Battle of Badges traveling trophy
The Battle of the Badges traveling trophy stays with Emporia Fire. The popular vote had 55 votes for Fire/EMS, with 45 votes for Lyon County Emergency Communications and 30 for Emporia Police. Fire Ma...
Jul 17, 2026 Emporia Fire Administrative Assistant Lawana Williams and Fire Marshal Stephen Beemer hold the Battle of the Badges traveling trophy after winning the annual public vote Friday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia Granada Theatre named one of the most beautiful historical movie theatres in US through Architectural Digest
Emporia's Granada Theatre is being recognized at the national level. The Granada was recently acknowledged as one of the nine most beautiful historical movie theatres in the US by Architectural Digest...
Jul 17, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
