Category Archives: News
Emporia Police: If somebody is selling rings out of a car, they are likely worthless
Hey -- Mother's Day is coming up. Wanna buy some rings? Well, in at least one case, Emporia Police says you shouldn't. Officers say they have been getting reports of people selling alleged gold rings ...
May 03, 2023 Emporia Police Department graphic.
SUV heavily damaged in Tuesday night fire
No injuries were reported after a vehicle fire in east Emporia on Tuesday night. Emporia Fire responded to 702 East Sixth just after 10:30 pm. Firefighters say a crossover SUV was heavily damaged, wit...
May 03, 2023 Emporia Fire badge.
Lyon County Commission to discuss bridge repair, drone purchase during Thursday meeting
Lyon County commissioners have infrastructure matters and an equipment purchase ahead when they meet in action session Thursday. Commissioners will consider a better than $30,000 quote from Nortex Con...
May 03, 2023 Lyon County commissioners (from left) Rollie Martin, Ken Duft, Doug Peck. KVOE News file photo.
Railroad crossing work continues to close out the week
Railroad crossing maintenance continues in Lyon County this week. Burlington Northern Santa Fe has reopened crossings at Roads 220, 240, U and V after work earlier this week. Crossings at Roads 180, 1...
May 03, 2023 Courtesy graphic.
WEATHER: Unsettled pattern begins early Thursday; marginal severe risk for part of KVOE listening area late Thursday
Storm activity is possible across the KVOE listening area beginning before sunrise Thursday, and a stronger storm can't be ruled out for parts of the area later in the evening. The Storm Prediction Ce...
May 03, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
Friendship Center offers free photo sessions to create lasting Mother's or Father's Day memories
If you are still searching for a Mother's or Father's Day gift, you should consider a photo session. The Friendship Center of Northcentral Flint Hills Agency on Aging is organizing a free photo sessio...
May 02, 2023 The Friendship Center of North Central Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging "May Blossoms" photo session logo.
Grandstaff gets nearly 15 years in prison, offender registration, lifetime supervision for aggravated indecent liberties
A man convicted in Lyon County District Court of aggravated indecent liberties against a teenager will spend nearly 15 years in prison. Harvey Grandstaff was sentenced Tuesday to 172 months after his ...
May 02, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
United Way of the Flint Hills set to celebrate annual campaign Wednesday
The United Way of the Flint Hills is ready to celebrate a year's worth of hard work Wednesday. The annual United Way Campaign Celebration will begin at noon in the Bowyer Community Building. In additi...
May 02, 2023 United Way logo.
Emporia City Commission convening Wednesday
Salaries and compensation will be the main area of focus for Emporia City Commissioners when they convene for their regular action and study meetings Wednesday. As part of their action agenda commissi...
May 02, 2023 Emporia City Commission
Pictured Left to Right:
Jamie Sauder, Susan Brinkman, Danny Giefer, Becky Smith and Erren Harter.
Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Concerns of feral hog activity abating in Lyon County
Concerns about feral hog activity in Lyon County seem to be easing. Lyon County Game Warden Aaron Scheve says there haven't been any feral hog sightings for weeks, indicating any feral hog or hogs in ...
May 02, 2023 Aaron Scheve/Lyon County Game Warden's Office.
