Category Archives: News
Geology studies ahead for four Lyon County bridges next week
Next week has the Lyon County Highway Department busy with bridge work. Crews will close Road 240 between Roads X and Y on Monday, followed by Road 310 between C and D on Tuesday, Road 170 between R-1...
Jan 02, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Chase, Coffey county farmers do well in Kansas Corn annual contest
The 2025 Kansas corn harvest appears it will set a state record, and several area operations did extremely well at the district level in the Kansas Corn Yield Contest. *Parker Meats of Coffey County w...
Jan 02, 2026 Kansas Corn Growers Association logo.
Investigation continues into fatal mobile home fire
Now over a week after one person was found dead inside a mobile home destroyed by fire, additional details about the entire incident are still pending. Emporia Fire and Emporia Police have been handli...
Jan 02, 2026 Emporia firefighters investigate the Dec. 23, 2025 mobile home fire at 801 Clark. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
'We are here to help others:' Grace United Methodist prepares to host Abundant Grace emergency meals starting Monday
Abundant Grace begins emergency food operations next week, supplanting the longstanding work of Abundant Harvest. Grace United Methodist Church is both a partner and the location for hot meals to be s...
Jan 02, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
ITC Broadband Operating receives trio of Broadband Acceleration grants for work in Lyon, Osage counties
A company building a broadband fiber network in Lyon and Osage counties is receiving over $2.5 million in state grants for the work ahead. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly on Wednesday announced ITC Broadb...
Jan 01, 2026 Kansas Department of Commerce graphic.
Handful of DUI arrests, fireworks complaints reported on New Year's Day; two small fires also noted
From the law enforcement perspective, there wasn't a lot of activity to start New Year's Day. Lyon County Emergency Communications reports five fireworks complaints, all of which came shortly after mi...
Jan 01, 2026 Wave.video graphic.
Local businesses combine to kick off new year on charitable note for eight local non-profits
The New Year is here and it was a great start for eight local non-profits thanks to a cooperative event between two local businesses. Bourbon Cowboy and 627 Event Space teamed up to host a special bal...
Jan 01, 2026
Newman Regional Health board approves 2026 budget, discusses potential $50 million "Building On" capital project
Newman Regional Health's Board of Trustees is considering a massive philanthropic campaign. Board members on Wednesday received an update on a possible $50 million "Building On" effort to augment pati...
Dec 31, 2025 Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees members discuss a potential capital campaign at Wednesday's monthly meeting. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Illnesses trending upwards locally, prevention advised as best course of action for residents moving forward
Peak flu season is here and it is affecting the "whole nine yards" of residents, according to the latest illness trend update from Lyon County Health Officer Dr. Ladun Oyenuga. During an interview on ...
Dec 31, 2025 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
Allen City Clerk begins face-to-face meetings with residents on upcoming property tax rebates
Allen City Clerk Cary Miles says she is starting to meet with town residents beginning Wednesday as the town continues work to start property tax refunds after sudden swings in valuations the past sev...
Dec 31, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
