Category Archives: News
In-office voting begins at Lyon County Courthouse as research continues on 3-day mail ballot window -- and data center signature verification process moves ahead
To say that Lyon County Election Officer Amie Jones and her crack staff of 4 employees have been busier than normal this election cycle would be an understatement. Jones is leading the effort to adjus...
Jul 20, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
From turnout, to vendors and activities, Emporia's Street Cats Club hosts largest Lolapalooza yet Saturday brining in over $2,800
The fourth annual Lolapalooza was the biggest yet for the Street Cats Club of Emporia on Saturday and served as a precursor to great things to come. The fundraiser, supporting the agency's Lola Love F...
Jul 19, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Walmart saying no cases of Cyclosporiasis linked to reportedly contaminated products; Superstore is still urging customers to dispose of multiple brands of lettuce 'Out of an abundance of caution.'
Walmart is urging customers to take precautions to reduce their chances of contracting the explosive diarrhea parasite by disposing of certain shredded lettuce products. According to an email from Rac...
Jul 19, 2026 Walmart logo.
WEATHER: Heat likely to break Wednesday -- and possibly return by Sunday
Hot and sticky conditions remain in place across the KVOE listening area Monday, and this may be the worst of the current heat wave. Air temperatures climb to the upper 90s Monday with heat index read...
Jul 19, 2026 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
Lunar Ride brings cool vibe to hot, sticky Saturday night
Hot and sticky conditions greeted participants of the annual Lunar Ride on Saturday. Among this year's participants was Jacob Schneller of Lawrence, who finished off a training session with his first-...
Jul 18, 2026 Lunar Ride participants approach Emporia's intersection of South Weaver and East Logan near the end of the event. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Good turnout for Olpe Downhome
From kids games to sports to classic vehicles to food, Olpe Downhome had it all this weekend. Activities started at 6:30 am with breakfast at Olpe United Methodist Church and didn't stop until the fin...
Jul 18, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
DATA CENTER: Emporia Neighbors United lining up appearance at Olpe City Council in August
The grassroots organization opposing the Flint Hills Data Center has not issued an official statement on Lyon County's move towards a moratorium, but it continues its petition push across Lyon County ...
Jul 18, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Isolated light rain reported Friday; additional isolated storms possible Saturday and Sunday
As they did Thursday, scattered showers and storms led to isolated rainfall accumulations Friday. Storms brought 0.20 inches to Neosho Rapids, as reported by a KVOE listener -- and nothing to the KVOE...
Jul 18, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lettuce recall now includes 27 states, including Kansas, as cyclosporiasis outbreak remains under investigation
The lettuce recall linked to a widening cyclosporiasis outbreak over the last 2 months has expanded. Initially, Taylor Farms announced a recall of lettuce from central Mexico affecting Taco Bell resta...
Jul 18, 2026 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
Court process begins for man accused of hit-and-run, speed-limit-level chase in Emporia on July 12
A man arrested after an speed-limit-level chase through some Emporia neighborhoods earlier this month is now into the court process. David Christian Sohn will have a preliminary hearing Aug 5 after hi...
Jul 18, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
