Category Archives: News
WEATHER: Wednesday rain triggers road closure near Emporia
Recent rainfall prompted the Lyon County Highway Department to close one road southeast of Emporia on Friday. Staffers closed Road 150 between N and P after water was reported over the road. Area resi...
Dec 02, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: All area counties in dense fog advisories Saturday morning
The KVOE listening area is dealing with thick fog Saturday morning. The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory for Lyon, Coffey, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties until 10 am. Thi...
Dec 02, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Slater's life, impact fondly remembered by fellow Lyon County commissioners
Dan Slater left a lasting legacy in Lyon County government, first by serving as controller for 30 years and then by his two terms as commissioner. Slater passed away Wednesday at age 74 after battling...
Dec 01, 2023 Scott Briggs (from left), Rollie Martin and Dan Slater served on the Lyon County Commission for eight years together before Slater decided against a third term in 2020. KVOE News file photo.
Over 15 counts -- most involving drug distribution -- formally filed against former Emporia State fraternity member
The now-dismissed Emporia State fraternity member arrested on suspicion of distributing several kinds of drugs to Emporia Police investigators over the past month now faces over 15 total counts in con...
Dec 01, 2023 Caden Hunt. Lyon County Jail Photo.
Americus gearing up for Christmas parade, Cookies with Santa
Emporia won't be the only place for holiday activities this weekend. Americus has its annual Christmas parade Saturday night. Project Playscape organizer and spokesperson Britney Hinrichs says there's...
Dec 01, 2023 Project Playscape photo.
Lyon County Emergency Management Director: Graded FEMA exercise simulating Wolf Creek evacuation goes well
Lyon County Emergency Management Director Jarrod Fell is pleased with the work leading up to -- and through -- a special exercise designed to gauge readiness in the case of a radiation incident at Wol...
Dec 01, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Christmas at the White House coming Sunday
Here in Emporia, Christmas at the White House takes you to Exchange Street instead of Pennsylvania Avenue. The event Sunday will feature a lot of music, according to event chair Shari Scribner. Scribn...
Dec 01, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Sounds of the season performed at free concert inside Granada Theatre
Vocal and instrumental holiday songs, traditional and new, were played before an appreciative audience at the Emporia Granada Theatre on Thursday. Between 400-500 people attended the concert, led by E...
Dec 01, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
WEATHER: More beneficial rainfall for area residents
Thursday night's rainfall brought some decent totals to the KVOE listening area. *KVOE studios: 0.90 inches *Emporia Municipal Airport: 0.53 inches *3 miles east of Emporia Municipal Airport: 1.25 inc...
Dec 01, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Minimal grumbling to Lyon County Commission Chair -- for now -- after recent mailing of 2024 tax statements
There has been a lot of social media grumblings about Lyon County's tax situation -- first when county commissioners passed the 2024 budget, more recently when tax statements were mailed before Thanks...
Dec 01, 2023 Lyon County logo.
