Category Archives: News
Lyon County Crime Stoppers requesting public help in finding suspected vandal
Lyon County Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help in finding a person suspected in several local vandalism cases. Crime Stoppers says Emporia Police are looking for a male after the word "ZiP...
Nov 07, 2023 Lyon County Crime Stoppers image.
Emporia Police: Short chase in downtown Emporia lands cyclist in jail
Emporia Police were involved in a short chase with a cyclist early Tuesday. The incident started developing in downtown Emporia around 3 am after officers tried a traffic stop, but the currently unnam...
Nov 07, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Dense fog advisory until 10 am for Greenwood County
Thick fog is possible south of Emporia into the mid-morning hours Tuesday. A dense fog advisory is active for Greenwood County until 10 am. Visibility could be a quarter-mile or less in spots until it...
Nov 07, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia's Spartan Boxing Club inviting community to dinner with first major fundraiser November 13
Emporia's Spartan Boxing Club is warming up for something other than in-ring competition next week. The club will host its first taco dinner fundraiser Monday evening. Head Coach Lucas Gorton says all...
Nov 06, 2023 Spartan Boxing Promotional Flyer
Motorists and cyclists alike reminded to be vigilant for deer with uptick in vehicle deer collisions noted locally.
As we are now into the final weeks of fall, local law enforcement is reminding residents they need to be extra vigilant for deer on the roadways. Lyon County Undersheriff John Koelsch made that statem...
Nov 06, 2023 Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks photo.
Juvenile suspect in custody following building lockdown at USD 454 Burlingame Monday morning
USD 454 Burlingame Schools went into a short lockdown following an unspecified threat against the district Monday morning. According to USD 454 Superintendent Dr. Marcy Cassidy, district administratio...
Nov 06, 2023 Osage County Sheriff's Office badge.
Veterans Roundtable up next for Emporia's All Veterans Tribute
Activities for Emporia's All Veterans Tribute are already off to a good start, including notable participation in the 20th annual Freedom Fest, the Veterans Glass Blowing Workshop and Veteran Artist O...
Nov 06, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Several Emporia businesses receiving USDA funds for energy efficiency projects
Several Emporia businesses are getting federal grants for energy efficiency improvements. The US Department of Agriculture says the following local businesses have obtained federal funds for a range o...
Nov 06, 2023 US Department of Agriculture logo.
Soup's on Tuesday for Farmers Market as Soup-a-Palooza returns
After a successful start to its Winter Market activities this past weekend, the Emporia Farmers Market is ready for its biggest fundraiser of the year. Soup-a-Palooza takes place Tuesday. Market Coord...
Nov 06, 2023 Emporia Farmers Market graphic.
USD 251 board readies for two meetings Tuesday
USD 251 North Lyon County's Board of Education has two meetings coming this week -- and a day earlier than normal. Board members are meeting Tuesday instead of Wednesday, and they have one major polic...
Nov 06, 2023 USD 251 North Lyon County logo.
