Category Archives: News
UPDATE: Four hospitalized following two vehicle collision in Allen Saturday
Four people were hospitalized following a two vehicle collision in Allen Saturday morning. According to Lyon County Deputy Chuck Moore, a Ford F150 pickup driven by 21-year-old Jonte Krantz was westbo...
May 27, 2023
Inaugural Flint Hills Ultra Gravel Tour launches from downtown Emporia Saturday morning
Everyone has a reason for why they ride especially those who are taking part in the inaugural Flint Hills Ultra Gravel Tour that launched from downtown Emporia Saturday morning. For some, like Robb Fi...
May 27, 2023 Flint Hills Ultra Gravel Tour participants gather for a photo ahead of the inaugural ride launch. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
McPherson resident dead following bicycle accident southeast of Emporia Friday
One person is dead following a bicycle accident southeast of Emporia Friday morning. According to Lyon County Deputy Chuck Moore, Lyon County EMS, District 5 First Responders and Lyon County Deputies ...
May 26, 2023 KVOE News file photo
Pair of candidates file for election and re-election in separate races Friday
With just under a week remaining before the candidate filing and withdrawal deadline, a pair of candidates have filed for two separate races. Friday, Christy Grant filed for election to the USD 253 Em...
May 26, 2023 Lyon County Election Office graphic.
Lyon County Commissioners to receive five budget requests during Wednesday study session
Lyon County Commissioners will overhear five budget requests from local agencies during their special study session Wednesday morning. Commissioners will overhear presentations from Alexis Rockers rep...
May 26, 2023 Lyon County commissioners (from left) Rollie Martin, Ken Duft, Doug Peck. KVOE News file photo.
USD 253 district families encouraged to participate in statewide broadband survey
USD 253 Emporia Public Schools encourages families to participate in a statewide survey testing broadband connectivity. The speed test and survey are available online at Broadbandks.com and take only ...
May 26, 2023 USD 253 Emporia logo.
One Lyon County rape suspect accepts plea to lesser charges, another rape suspect set for arraignment
Sentencing is ahead for a Lyon County rape suspect after a plea agreement finalized this week. Isaac Arron Lawrence had been charged with one count of rape and two counts of aggravated indecent libert...
May 26, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia attempted murder, arson suspect has preliminary hearing delayed
A man accused of attempted murder, arson and other counts will have a preliminary hearing later this year in Lyon County District Court. Donovan Williams was set for a preliminary hearing Thursday, bu...
May 26, 2023
Jones Aquatic Center begins regular season Saturday; Peter Pan splash pad open and construction coming soon for Strong City facility
It's all systems go at the Jones Aquatic Center with the regular season beginning Saturday. Hours will be 1-6 pm daily for pool use, and facility director Jennifer Wegener says there will be a lot hap...
May 26, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
USD 253 summer meals program begins Tuesday
USD 253 Emporia Public Schools begins offering free meals to students next week. Starting Tuesday, Walnut and William Allen White elementary schools will offer drive-thru pick-up lunches from 11:30 am...
May 26, 2023 USD 253 Emporia graphic.
