Category Archives: News
FIREWORKS: Residents with fireworks complaints asked to contact LCECC non-emergency number now through Fourth of July holiday
The fireworks sale and discharge period in Emporia is now underway, which has traditionally meant a larger workload for staff at the Lyon County Emergency Communications Center. The sales and discharg...
Jun 30, 2026 Lyon County Emergency Communications logo.
Friends, family, colleagues and community members gather inside of Emporia Granada Theatre to offer final farewells to Team Shnak Strong founder Kent Schnakenberg Monday
Friends, family and residents of Emporia and beyond filled the Emporia Granada Theatre Monday afternoon to bid their final farewells to Team Schnak Strong founder Kent Schnakenberg. Hundreds of indivi...
Jun 29, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
High heat does not deter high turnout for David Traylor Zoo Open House Sunday
It was a bit warm Sunday, but the heat did not stop residents from passing through the David Traylor Zoo to get a behind-the-scenes look at the Emporia staple's operations. The zoo hosted its annual o...
Jun 29, 2026 Photo courtesy of David Traylor Zoo.
Tickets for upcoming Denim and Diamonds gala on sale starting Wednesday
The 2026 Denim and Diamonds gala fundraiser is coming up quickly, and residents will be able to secure their seats soon. Tickets for the signature event will go on sale at midnight on Tuesday, priced ...
Jun 29, 2026 Newman Regional Health.
WEATHER: Residents reminded to be watchful for signs of heat related illness with prolonged period of extreme heat in place through Fourth of July holiday week
As the old song says, "The heat is on," and it's not going anywhere anytime soon. A forecasted heatwave arrived in the area Sunday with air temperatures reaching the low 90s accompanied by a peak heat...
Jun 29, 2026 National Weather Service Graphic.
Rod'n 4 JC overcomes soggy conditions, hot temperatures and high winds Sunday to support Random Acts of Kindness initiative
St. Mark's Lutheran Church had to battle Mother Nature, starting with some soggy conditions from the week's rainfall, for its biggest annual fundraiser Sunday, according to Pastor Kent Happel. Fundrai...
Jun 28, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Football, parades and life changing experiences; Emporia hosts 53rd annual Shrine Bowl
No doubt all of the participants in the 53rd annual Kansas Shrine Bowl have played in their fair share of high-stakes games, but the final game of their high school careers carried an extra sense of m...
Jun 28, 2026 Members of the Shrine Bowl East team make their way down Commercial Street in Emporia just hours before their 14-7 victory over the west in the 53rd annual Kansas Shrine Bowl. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Sixth annual Bryan Douglas Memorial Softball tournament continues to foster community of support for those battling cancer Saturday
Just as he impacted those around him throughout his life, the memory of Dr. Bryan Douglas continues to make an impact on the lives of others. For the past six years, that impact has come from the Dr. ...
Jun 27, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoomn/KVOE News
15th annual Tornado Trot and Trail continues to promote spirit of perseverance demonstrated by residents of Reading following 2011 tornado in support of Handlebars of Hope
15 years ago, the city of Reading was just starting to rebuild following a devastating tornado that tore through the community, destroying nearly everything in its path. Saturday morning, close to 100...
Jun 27, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
WEATHER: Excessive heat watch upgraded to warning through Friday
Expectations for extremely hot conditions are continuing to rise, much like the temperature locally. The National Weather Service, on Saturday afternoon, upgraded its previously issued extreme heat wa...
Jun 27, 2026 National Weather Service Graphic
