Category Archives: News
Structural work nearing completion on new Rocky Ford Bridge project according to latest update from Lyon County Engineer
Work to replace the historic Rocky Ford Bridge is on track for completion by summertime, according to the latest information from Lyon County Engineer Wayne Scritchfield. During Thursday's Lyon County...
Feb 20, 2026 Lyon County photo.
Emporia Fire Station 1 grand opening coming March 1
Emporia Fire will be making the move to its new headquarters soon and is inviting the community to a housewarming party of sorts next month. The City of Emporia and EFD will be holding a grand opening...
Feb 20, 2026 Emporia Fire Station One. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
United Way approaching fundraising campaign goal
Typically, the United Way of the Flint Hills doesn't issue any fundraising updates from the start of the year until its annual Campaign Celebration. That's not the case this year -- because the campai...
Feb 20, 2026 United Way of the Flint Hills graphic.
Lyon County applying to fund two projects through Region I Hazard Mitigation Plan
Now that the city of Emporia and Lyon County are among local entities that have signed off on the Region I Hazard Mitigation Plan, Lyon County Emergency Management Director Jarrod Fell says there are ...
Feb 20, 2026 Lyon County is applying for Hazard Mitigation funds to build a storm shelter at Little Lyons Childcare (pictured) and to install a storm siren in Thorndale. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Farmer Bridge enrollment period begins Monday
There is an enrollment period underway soon for the USDA's Farmer Bridge Assistance Program. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says ag producers can begin enrolling Monday through April 17. Farmers and ranc...
Feb 20, 2026 US Department of Agriculture graphic.
Lyon County Sheriff's Office noting latest circulation of jury scam
Jury scams are now becoming commonplace nationwide. And there is another circulation happening locally. The Lyon County Sheriff's Office now says it has received "multiple" reports of people being con...
Feb 20, 2026 Wave.video graphic.
Light snowfall possible by Friday night
Snowflakes are a decent bet across the KVOE listening area Friday night. Accumulating snowfall is not. There is currently a moderate chance of snowfall areawide, essentially from mid-evening Friday to...
Feb 20, 2026 National Weather Service graphic.
Lyon County K-9 Ace to receive protective vest after recent donation
Lyon County's new K-9 is getting new equipment. The Sheriff's Office says Ace will receive a bullet- and stab-protective vest through a donation from the non-profit entity Vested Interest in K9s Inc. ...
Feb 20, 2026 Lyon County K-9 Ace poses with partner Deputy Nathan Rankin. Lyon County Sheriff's Office photo.
Services set for Dr Jim Geitz, 79
Dr James Geitz, a longtime local physician, has passed away. Geitz, 79, passed away at the Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers, Florida. Born in St Louis, Missouri, Geitz was a physician at Intern...
Feb 20, 2026 Dr Jim Geitz. Photo courtesy Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home.
Emporia Granada Theatre presenting magical start to 2026 Performing Arts Series performances Friday night with illusionist Bill Blagg
Illusionist Bill Blag is set to host a magical evening inside the Emporia Granada Theatre this weekend. The nationally renowned illusionist will be bringing his show Family Magic to the Granada stage ...
Feb 19, 2026 Emporia Arts Council Promotional Graphic.
