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Evergy map demonstrates possible solar farm locations near Emporia Energy Center
The proposed Lyon County moratorium on data centers and solar farms comes with a lot of attention on the Flint Hills Digital Campus data center, but Evergy's proposed solar facility in east Lyon Count...
Jul 22, 2026 Evergy map.
USD 252 rolling out stadium sponsorship venture, new Honor Flight sporting clays fundraiser
USD 252 Southern Lyon County is starting two fundraisers for completely different objectives. Superintendent Ryan Muhlig used the KVOE Morning Show on Tuesday to discuss a new stadium sponsorship vent...
Jul 22, 2026 USD 252 graphic.
Data center moratorium to see consideration by Lyon County Commissioners Thursday
A moratorium on data centers and solar power facilities will be considered by Lyon County Commissioners when they convene for their regular action meeting Thursday. The moratorium, which, if approved,...
Jul 21, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Online and in-person enrollment underway for USD 253 Emporia
If you're enrolling your USD 253 student in person this week or next, district staffers are ready for you. Student and Family Support Liaison Patricia Saenz-Reyes says parents enrolling students at th...
Jul 21, 2026 USD 253 Emporia logo.
Cocking says Pinkston bankruptcy proceedings a 'non-factor' in decisions ahead for City Commission Wednesday
With Emporia City Commissioners set to consider several items related to the Flint Hills Digital Campus at their upcoming meeting Wednesday morning, there have been several developments in the saga in...
Jul 21, 2026 The Q&A With Trey is a monthly segment airing on KVOE every third Tuesday of the month. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
DATA CENTER: One Emporia petition validated; work underway on second
One of the two petitions presented by Emporia Neighbors United has passed muster. Lyon County Clerk Amie Jones says the petition to ban high-impact data centers had enough verified signatures for the ...
Jul 21, 2026 Wave.video graphic
City Commission to discuss data center-related policies, budgets during Wednesday meetings
For close to a month, the Emporia City Commission has been looking to Wednesday's meeting for addressing several policy points that could lead to a new data center in west Emporia. City commissioners ...
Jul 21, 2026 Emporia City Commission. (Clockwise from top left): Erren Harter, Kurt Steinkuhler, Becky Smith, Monica Duncan, Tammi Ogle. City of Emporia photo.
Lyon County Commission prepares for budget discussion
Before Lyon County commissioners discuss and act on a proposed moratorium on data centers and solar farms, they will meet to discuss other items. Commissioners will have a study session Wednesday. The...
Jul 21, 2026 KVOE News file photo .
Man arrested Monday in Lyon County wanted on suspicion of felony assault, strangulation in Ohio
A decision on formal charges is ahead after Lyon County deputies arrested a person wanted in Ohio. Lyon County Corporal Brandon Early tells KVOE News the Kansas Highway Patrol alerted deputies to a ve...
Jul 21, 2026 Wave.video graphic.
Court process begins in Lyon County drug distribution case
One man facing drug distribution charges in Lyon County had his first court appearance this week. Adrian Javier Bedolla faces one count of distributing up to 100 grams of cocaine as part of an alleged...
Jul 21, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
