Category Archives: News
The Great Race coming to Emporia next week
The Great Race has almost launched. And it's coming to Emporia soon. Officially called the Hemmings Motor News Great Race, the event is bringing pre-1970-era classic cars to Emporia June 29. Visit Emp...
Jun 20, 2023 The Great Race photo.
Budget process shifting into second phase for Lyon County Commission
The budget process moves from the presentation to polishing stage for Lyon County this week. Commissioners will have a special meeting Wednesday to review the initial 2024 budget forecast after the an...
Jun 20, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
With Highland Street project continuing, area highway resurfacing projects begin or will launch soon
Summer is the peak of road construction season, and several projects are either well underway or will begin shortly. A number of projects got updates Monday. In Emporia, Lyon County Emergency Communic...
Jun 20, 2023 Courtesy graphic.
Over $179,000 coming to Lyon County firefighter relief associations
The Kansas Insurance Department has announced allocations to fire departments across the state as part of its annual distribution to local firefighter relief associations. Overall, Lyon County is gett...
Jun 20, 2023 Office of Kansas State Fire Marshal graphic.
Statehouse leadership decries suspicious letters as 'cowardly attempt to intimidate the Legislature'
As the investigation continues into suspicious letters mailed to Kansas lawmakers and other public officials, Republican leaders in the Statehouse say they will "not be intimidated by extremists who l...
Jun 20, 2023 KVOE News file photo
Emporia Recreation Commission approves notice to exceed revenue neutral rate with 14 percent increase planned for 2024 budget
The Emporia Recreation Commission will see a 14 percent increase in its budget for the 2024 fiscal year. During the ERC's monthly meeting Monday evening, Rec Director Tom McEvoy presented the budget w...
Jun 19, 2023 Lee Beran Recreation Center. KVOE News File Photo.
Emporia Senior Center on solid financial ground with new website and enhanced event schedule ongoing and upcoming
The Emporia Senior Center has weathered several storms in recent years and it appears as though it may have found solid footing for the time being. During a recent interview on KVOE's Talk of Emporia,...
Jun 19, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
CASA/HOTT to host recruiting event for volunteers Wednesday
Local residents wanting to know more about two organizations can do so Wednesday. SOS CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of the Flint Hills and Hispanics of Today and Tomorrow (HOTT) are collabo...
Jun 19, 2023 Courtesy Photo SOS CASA of the Flint Hills Facebook Page
LYON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT: Arson/attempted murder, USD 253 lockdown cases set for Tuesday hearings
A man accused in Lyon County District Court of attempted murder and arson has a hearing this week. Donovan Williams is set to have a preliminary hearing Tuesday at 9:30 am. Judge Laura Miser will pres...
Jun 19, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Marshall focuses on mental health, social media as ways to reduce school violence
In speaking with KVOE News while in Emporia for the re-dedication of the National Memorial to Fallen Educators on Friday, US Senator Roger Marshall says the best way to reduce school violence is to ad...
Jun 19, 2023 US Senator Roger Marshall speaks at the re-dedication of the National Memorial to Fallen Educators on Friday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
