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Emergency Preparedness Fair brings good crowd to Anderson Building ahead of latest batch of severe storms
Ahead of yet another round of severe weather Saturday night, there was a good attendance at the Lyon County Fairgrounds for the county's now-annual Preparedness Fair on Saturday. This was the second t...
Jun 14, 2026 Lyon County Emergency Communications Director Roxanne Van Gundy (behind table) answers questions during the Lyon County Preparedness Fair on Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
From food to kids' events to history, Madison Days uses numerous activities to bring people to town
As usual, Madison Days had a lot to offer area residents this weekend. The annual town festival culminates Sunday with the annual golf tournament. Before that, Saturday's schedule was jam-packed -- an...
Jun 14, 2026 Children enjoy a game of badminton during Saturday's morning activities at Madison Days. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
BloomFest spreads gardening knowledge
Despite warm and muggy conditions Saturday, Lyon County Extension Horticulturist Travis Carmichael was pleased to see the turnout for Saturday's BloomFest outside the Extension Office. The event repla...
Jun 14, 2026 The Lyon County Extension BloomFest offered residents information about potting plants and native plant species, as well as tips to grow gardens Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Truckin' for Tucker generates over $8,000 for Everyone Plays Fund
Almost five years to the day after Tucker Lee passed away, family and friends gathered at the Emporia High School tennis courts to honor his memory and raise money for a cause he held dear. The Trucki...
Jun 14, 2026 The Emporia High tennis courts were busy as people lined up to take part in the Truckin' for Tucker 5K on Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
ERC board to discuss money matters, facilities at Monday meeting
The Emporia Recreation Commission has a wide range of topics to handle during its monthly meeting Monday. Board members will outline the preliminary 2027 budget before voting on their intent to exceed...
Jun 14, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Flag Day weekend starts with huge display outside Emporia's American Legion
Flag Day weekend had a flying start in Emporia on Saturday. Emporia's American Legion Post 5, with help from the Patriot Guard Riders, put out 250 flags in the field just west of the Legion to represe...
Jun 13, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Another round of severe weather leads to another round of power outages areawide
There weren't any reported tornadoes, but there was severe weather and damage from those storms Saturday evening. A line of storms moved southeast across the KVOE listening area, with more scattered s...
Jun 12, 2026 Another round of strong to severe storms affected area counties Saturday. Randy Heins.
USD 251 Strategic Planning Committee recommends new high school in Americus; board decision possible next month
The USD 251 North Lyon County Board of Education has a special meeting ahead Tuesday as work continues on a major shift in facilities for the district. The special meeting follows a significant step t...
Jun 12, 2026 If approved by the USD 251 Board of Education and later by voters, a new high school will be built just east of North Lyon County Elementary/Junior High for USD 251 students. USD 251 North Lyon County architect rendering.
Chase the Race nearing finish line for Emporia bike skills park
Chase the Race, the fundraiser involving legendary cyclist Yuri Hauswald, is nearing the finish line -- not just in time but in success. The goal has been $50,000, and Hauswald says around $47,000 has...
Jun 12, 2026 Yuri Hauswald (left) is awaiting the results of the Chase the Race fundraiser benefiting a bike skills park in Emporia. Yuri Hauswald.
Madison Days now underway Friday through Saturday
The city of Madison is set to be chock-full of activities through the weekend. Madison Days kicked off late Friday morning with a free hotdog feed at 11 am in Madison City Park with a full slate of ev...
Jun 12, 2026 Dylan Sherwood/KVOE News
