Category Archives: News
'No April fools, this is the real deal:' Sweet Granada announces expansion to second storefront in Southern Kansas City
Sweet Granada Owner Kim Redeker made a major announcement that required a quick disclaimer on April Fools Day. Redeker says renovations and cosmetic work began last week with the new location set to o...
Apr 1, 2024 Sweet Granada Facebook image.
TFI expands Texas footprint, becomes founding member of National Center on Community-Based Child Welfare
TFI: The Family Initiative continues expanding its reach. Last month, TFI announced its latest expansion area -- the Dallas Metroplex -- through its affiliate Empower program. This means TFI is managi...
Apr 1, 2024 The Family Initiative logo.
Bedner Smith: Confirmation of Herrick's remains gives hope other World War II soldiers from Bushong will come home
The confirmation of a World War II Lyon County soldier's remains offers hope three others on the same boat will be found and returned home. That's the perspective of Dianne Bedner Smith, the lead orga...
Apr 1, 2024 John Herrick. Department of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency photo.
WEATHER UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Lyon and most surrounding counties through 9 pm
The chances for strong to severe thunderstorm activity is increasing across the KVOE listening area. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Lyon and most surrounding c...
Apr 1, 2024 National Weather Service graphic.
Big attendance noted for Messiah Lutheran's annual Easter drive-in service at Lyon County Fairgrounds
Easter is full of traditions, and a local tradition took place again Sunday morning as Messiah Lutheran Church had its annual drive-in Easter worship service outside the Fairgrounds Anderson Building....
Mar 31, 2024 Messiah Lutheran Pastor Eddie Hosch begins the church's annual Easter drive-in worship service at the Lyon County Fairgrounds Anderson Building. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Second tree fire reported near Ivy Cemetery in northeast Lyon County
Several Lyon County fire departments responded to a reported brush fire in northeast Lyon County on Sunday and they are back again early Monday. Crews from Allen-Admire, Miller and Reading were initia...
Mar 31, 2024 Google Maps image.
Lyon County deputies searching for person who allegedly triggered pursuit, search in Emporia on Easter morning
Lyon County deputies are asking for the public's help in finding a person allegedly involved in a pursuit and search incident on Easter morning. Deputies Jody Meyers and Zach Shafer say a deputy tried...
Mar 31, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Six months after work started, Peyton Street waterline project 'substantially complete'
One of Emporia's major infrastructure projects for the year has reached a significant milestone. Work is still coming, but the city says the Peyton Street waterline improvement project is "substantial...
Mar 31, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia's Safe Routes to Schools survey period ending April 7
The city of Emporia and USD 253 Emporia are collaborating on a plan that could lead to improved transportation around local schools. Safe Routes to Schools is an infrastructure project that is approve...
Mar 31, 2024 Kansas Safe Routes to Schools logo.
McCray receives probation as Emporia aggravated robbery case moves toward conclusion
The second defendant in an Emporia aggravated robbery case after an incident last summer has now been sentenced. Mikkel McCray was originally charged with aggravated robbery and conspiracy but saw his...
Mar 31, 2024 Mikkel McCray. Lyon County Jail photo.
