Category Archives: News
Critical need for blood expands appointment slots for Emporia's Battle of Badges drive
There are now more opportunities to help save lives through the Battle of the Badges blood drive. American Red Cross spokesperson Susan Faler says over 30 appointment slots were opened up for Thursday...
Jul 16, 2026 American Red Cross graphic.
Lyon County Commission meeting Friday to discuss 2027 revenue-neutral rate plans
There is a short agenda and a special day for the Lyon County Commission's action meeting this week. Commissioners meet at 9 am Friday instead of the typical Thursday meeting. During the meeting, Cont...
Jul 16, 2026 KVOE News file photo .
Hartford City Council accepting demolition bids through next Friday for now condemned town hall following monthly meeting Wednesday evening
The City of Hartford is moving forward with plans for the demolition of its oldest building following damaging storms that blew through the town over the Fourth of July Holiday. At their regular month...
Jul 15, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Olpe Downhome Days bringing another jam-packed list of activities to community Saturday
Southern Lyon County will be hopping this weekend thanks to the city of Olpe's annual community festival. Olpe Downhome Days will get started right around sunrise with check-in for the annual Bike Rid...
Jul 15, 2026 Olpe Downhome Days logo
Emporia DMV continues on limited hours this week -- and possibly next week
Tentative scheduling continues for the Emporia DMV inside Flinthills Mall. This is the first week of temporary, limited hours at the facility after the previous office manager suddenly quit last week,...
Jul 15, 2026 People wait in line at the Emporia Department of Motor Vehicle office inside Flinthills Mall on Wednesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
K-99 widening project in south Emporia paused until July 27
Almost as soon as it started, the Kansas Highway 99 widening project in south Emporia has stopped -- for now. Kansas Department of Transportation engineer Dustin Hardin tells KVOE News the project is ...
Jul 15, 2026 Utility pole movement near the David Traylor Zoo is pausing the Kansas Highway 99 or South Commercial widening project until late July. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia woman charged after injury crash near Olpe
Court processes have started for an Emporia woman after an injury crash in south Lyon County this past weekend. Lisa Rickabaugh, age 44, had her first court appearance Tuesday. She's charged with one ...
Jul 15, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County Democrats welcome Gubernatorial candidates Holscher and Skoog to Emporia Tuesday evening
Democratic Gubernatorial candidates Cindy Holscher and Curt Skoog feel good about their individual campaigns as the August 4th primary election draws near. Both stated such in separate interviews with...
Jul 14, 2026 Democratic Gubernatorial candidates Cindy Holscher and Curt Skoog speak to Lyon County voters during an appearance at Lyon County Democrat headquarters. Photos by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Third time not the charm; 7Brew variance request to return before Emporia BZA next month following third tabling Tuesday evening
Action on a variance request for a new coffee shop will have to wait at least one more month before it sees any potential action by the Lyon County Board of Zoning Appeals and Emporia Planning Commiss...
Jul 14, 2026 7Brew logo.
CANDIDATE FORUM: Duft, Trahoon discuss issues facing Lyon County Commission First District
From spending policy to data centers, Lyon County Commission First District candidates Ken Duft and Rolland Trahoon II had some similarities and some striking differences when it came to different pol...
Jul 14, 2026 Lyon County Commission First District Republican incumbent Ken Duft (left) and challenger Roland Trahoon II appeared on KVOE's Candidate Forum on Tuesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
