Category Archives: News
Emporia man charged with attempted murder
Having recently been sentenced to probation in an Emporia arson case, Seth Giroux is awaiting a decision on formal attempted murder charges. Giroux was arrested late Wednesday night on suspicion of do...
Mar 12, 2026 Seth Giroux. Lyon County Jail photo.
Lyon County Commission approves $3 million in bids for new Lyon County Emergency Operations Center Thursday; Construction expected to begin by early to mid June
Lyon County Emergency Communications Center Director Roxanne Van Gundy called her appearance before Lyon County Commissioners Thursday morning a "surreal day." Van Gundy's appearance was in part to se...
Mar 12, 2026 Lyon County Emergency Communications Center Director Roxanne Van Gundy presents bids for new dispatch center to Lyon County Commissioners. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Articulation agreement finalized between FHTC, Pittsburg State
Flint Hills Technical College has finalized an education agreement with Pittsburg State. The so-called 2+2 articulation agreement lets tech college graduates go to Pitt State so they can get a bachelo...
Mar 12, 2026 Flint Hills Technical College logo.
ESB Financial marks 125th birthday with lead gift for David Traylor Zoo eagle exhibit project
One of the through lines of ESB Financial's long history has been community service, and to a significant level, community improvement. That was in evidence Wednesday as the bank held its 125th birthd...
Mar 12, 2026 Representatives of ESB Financial and the David Traylor Zoo surround a ceremonial check signifying the bank's $100,000 donation to the zoo's upcoming eagle exhibit project at ESB Financial's 125th birthday party Wednesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
USD 253 Board approves phases 1 and 2 of cost containment recommendations Wednesday evening; Logan Avenue closure not among approved recommendations, public hearing on potential closure scheduled for April 15th
Faculty and families of Logan Avenue Elementary School filled the USD 253 Board of Education room Wednesday evening to share their thoughts and feelings on the proposed closure of Logan, possibly with...
Mar 11, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Outdoor burns banned or highly discouraged Thursday; wind advisories now cover most area counties
Thursday's very high to critical fire danger is largely wind-driven, so it stands to reason wind advisories now cover most area counties. Lyon, Coffey and Osage counties are in wind advisories from 3 ...
Mar 11, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Emergency Communications Center construction, AI assistant contract among Lyon County Commission agenda items
Lyon County commissioners have notable facility matters to address during their action meeting Thursday. Near the end of the meeting, commissioners could approve bids from Evergreen Design/Build and K...
Mar 11, 2026 Lyon County Emergency Communications logo.
Loni Heinen named Interim Executive Director of Emporia Community Foundation as Linda Kehres-Schmidt moves to advisory role
Two years into her tenure as Executive Director of the Emporia Community Foundation, Linda Keheres-Schmidt is now stepping down as leader and moving into a new role with the foundation. In a news rele...
Mar 11, 2026 Emporia Community Foundation Interim Executive Director Loni Heinen. ECF Image.
Kansas lawmakers pass 'bell-to-bell' cell phone ban in schools
During her State of the State address back in January, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly called for lawmakers to pass limits on cell phone use in schools. Lawmakers have complied. Both the Kansas House and ...
Mar 11, 2026 Wave.video photo.
Salvation Army emergency services seeing more interest after Hopkins Manufacturing shutdown
All facets of local Salvation Army operations are busy as we get into spring, and Capt. Mylie Hadden says one category is seeing more interest than normal recently. The food pantry has seen consistent...
Mar 11, 2026 Salvation Army logo.
