Category Archives: News
Upgrade to digital water meters begins this week in Emporia
Over the coming months, Emporia water customers will notice new meters. The work actually begins this week. Geotech GPS will start locating new meters across town, starting in northwest Emporia -- spe...
Oct 31, 2023 City of Emporia graphic.
Kansas judge's ruling temporarily halts state's new abortion law, suspends 24-hour waiting period
A Kansas judge has temporarily blocked a new state law on medication abortions and suspended a restriction in place for years. Judge K Christopher Jayaram's order will remain in effect at least throug...
Oct 31, 2023 Kansas Courts graphic.
KDOT online meetings to discuss federal transportation funding to avert weather- or hazard-related infrastructure issues
The Kansas Department of Transportation has three online meetings Wednesday to discuss how the state could use specific federal funds for handling transportation infrastructure issues due to extreme w...
Oct 31, 2023 Kansas Department of Transportation logo.
Lyon County residents encouraged to check Sheriff's Office OffenderWatch link for information about registered offenders this Halloween
Halloween can cause concerns about children being close to sex offenders, and the Lyon County Sheriff's Office says residents can go online to find the locations of registered offenders countywide. Re...
Oct 31, 2023 Lyoncountyso.com screenshot.
Newman Regional Health files zoning text change request to ward off possible surgery center from Stormont-Vail
Next month, the Emporia-Lyon County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will hear a special zoning request from Newman Regional Health. The hospital has requested for several related changes to the ...
Oct 31, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
USD 252 Southern Lyon County hosts meet and greet event Monday for students and veterans taking part in upcoming fall Honor Flight
With a little less than a week to go before they depart for the nation's capital, members of the latest USD 252 Honor Flight contingent had a chance to get to know one another Monday evening. The Vete...
Oct 30, 2023 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
New Lyon County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Director discusses goals and current county health situation during appearance on KVOE's Morning Show Monday
Now six weeks into his new role, new Lyon County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Director Dennis Applegate joined KVOE's Morning Show to discuss his new position and plans for the future. Applega...
Oct 30, 2023 Lyon County Public Health Image.
UPDATE: Northwest Emporia water main breaks repaired
Repair work on a pair of water main breaks in northwest Emporia is complete. Repairs on a break at West 22nd and Prairie Street, reported around 9 am, were completed and water service was restored to ...
Oct 30, 2023 KVOE News photo.
Area, state agencies benefiting from Kansas Fights Addiction grants
Grant amounts aren't being divulged, but several area agencies are sharing in $10 million worth of grants through the Kansas Office of Attorney General. The Kansas Fights Addiction grant program gives...
Oct 30, 2023 Seal of the Office of Kansas Attorney General.
Latest vehicle tag renewal deadline ahead for Lyon County residents
Lyon County's latest annual vehicle tag deadline is coming Tuesday. Residents with last names beginning in the letter S need to process their renewals this week. Proof of insurance and valid Kansas ID...
Oct 30, 2023 Kansas Department of Revenue photo.
