Category Archives: News
County commissioners receive final 2025 budget requests Thursday; First draft of budget set to be presented next week
All budget requests have been taken under consideration and the first draft of the 2025 budget for Lyon County is set to be presented next week. As part of their regular action meeting Thursday mornin...
Jun 20, 2024 KVOE News photo.
Shane Shivley takes new role at ESU
The leader of Emporia State University's Foundation is taking on a new role at ESU. Shane Shivley, currently the Foundation's president and chief executive officer, is now serving as Senior Director -...
Jun 20, 2024 Shane Shivley. Emporia State University photo.
NTHF director: Inductees having great week in Emporia
The 2024 class of inductees into the National Teachers Hall of Fame is settling into its temporary home in Emporia this week. And so is Director Maddie Fennell. On KVOE's Newsmaker segment Thursday, F...
Jun 20, 2024 KVOE News Director Chuck Samples (far left) interviews 2024 National Teachers Hall of Fame inductees (from left) Keith Ballard, Shelly Moore Krajacic, Joel Truesdell, Terry Kaldhusdal, Keishia Thorpe and Jen Bramson on KVOE's On-Air Chat on Wednesday. Maddie Fennell/National Teachers Hall of Fame.
Washunga Days begins
Council Grove's featured community festival is getting underway Thursday. Washunga Days begins with a free community night, including food trucks, a beer garden, a rock wall and music from Colton Else...
Jun 20, 2024 Washunga Days map.
WEATHER: Flooding stays west of KVOE listening area after rain Wednesday
Flooding has stayed west of the KVOE listening area following heavy rainfall Wednesday, and it appears that may well be where it stays. Totals were high in Marion County, where anywhere from 3 to over...
Jun 20, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
LCAT director discusses goals of regional East Central Kansas Coordinated Transit Council
Last week, Lyon County Area Transportation Director Shane Brunner updated county commissioners on East Central Kansas Coordinated Transit Council, as well as LCAT's goal of serving as the host site fo...
Jun 20, 2024 LCAT photo.
David Traylor Zoo set for annual open house Sunday
The David Traylor Zoo has been a busy place this year, and it will be busy again Sunday for the annual open house. Zoo Director Lisa Keith says one of the highlights is the look into the off-exhibit a...
Jun 20, 2024 David Traylor Zoo Outreach Coordinator Kelli Proehl displays some turtles to attendees at the EFOZ 2023 Open House. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Saturday's Radical Life fundraising golf tournament already with record participation, sponsorships
Organizers of the Radical Life golf tournament are pleased with the turnout -- and the event isn't until Saturday. Organizers say there are already record numbers of participants with almost 30 teams ...
Jun 20, 2024 Radical Life logo.
Lyon County's major political parties ready for candidate meet-and-greet events
Election season is heating up, and Lyon County's major political parties have public events coming in the next few days. Lyon County Republicans will have their annual picnic at 5 pm Sunday at the Jon...
Jun 20, 2024 Democrat (from left) and Republican logos. Smithsonian graphic.
Traffic adjustments ahead for Emporia Pride, superload transport
The city of Emporia has some event-based and movement-based traffic adjustments coming soon. The city is closing Ninth Avenue between Commercial and the west alley on Friday for the annual Pride Live ...
Jun 20, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
