Category Archives: News

Strong storms brought high wind and much-needed rainfall to the KVOE listening area late Tuesday night and early Wednesday. Wind gusts reached above 70 mph in places like Admire and were above 60 mph ...

The bombs were definitely bursting in air at Emporia State University for the city's annual fireworks display. The show went for about 30 minutes, thanks to the work of lead pyrotechnician Bernie Toso...

While the Emporia State campus had thousands of people for the city's annual fireworks display, B&B Theatre had a number of area veterans on hand for a special movie screening. CrossWinds offered a ch...

Thunderstorm activity near Emporia generated severe thunderstorm warnings from 6 pm Tuesday to 1:30 am Wednesday. There are some lingering effects of those storms. Active alerts *Flood warning: Centra...

One man faces charges of rape and child sexual exploitation in Lyon County District Court. Travis Dean Iverson faces 13 total counts, 12 of which are for alleged exploitation, and the charges represen...

Housing and infrastructure matters will lead the Emporia City Commission's action meeting Wednesday. Commissioners could well decide on the future of the Kretsinger Subdivision housing project. Approv...

Lyon County fire departments handled a pair of small fires Tuesday afternoon. Emporia Fire and Emporia Rural were dispatched to the 900 block of Riverview before 1 pm after several nearby residents no...

There are two main points of business ahead for Lyon County commissioners during the public portion of their upcoming action meeting this week. Commissioners will consider installation of flashing sto...

Emporia Rad Runners is into its second month of activity for local and area youngsters. Emporia Rad Runners offers kids between grades 3-8 a chance to stay active by running north of the Emporia State...

Early construction continues on Strong City's brand-new aquatics facility. Work on the splash pad began almost two weeks ago. Mayor Lydia Simmons says concrete is poured and recirculation tanks are in...