Category Archives: News
State jobless rate down, local rates all up between May and June
Unemployment was down slightly between May and June according to the latest report from the Kansas Department of Labor. Kansas Secretary of Labor Amber Shultz: Locally, jobless rates were up across th...
Jul 21, 2023 Kansas Department of Labor Graphic.
WEATHER: Severe thunderstorm watch canceled for Lyon, Morris and Wabaunsee counties; Severe heat to be main weather concern through upcoming work week
Chances for severe storm activity are diminishing across the listening area. With that in mind, the National Weather Service has canceled a severe thunderstorm watch that was meant to go until 11 pm f...
Jul 21, 2023 National Weather Service Topeka Graphic.
Major upgrades ahead for Lyon County's official website
A significant refresh of Lyon County's information website is coming. County commissioners recently approved requests for proposals to redo the website, lyoncounty.org. Public Relations Manager Vici S...
Jul 21, 2023 Lyoncounty.org screenshot.
Building for the Future construction in final stages for Emporia Middle School, Village Elementary
With enrollment continuing and the first day of classes less than a month away, USD 253 Emporia is getting ready to celebrate the end of renovations and new construction at two schools. On the Emporia...
Jul 21, 2023 USD 253 Emporia photo.
Exploring the Great Outdoor Expo set for Saturday
If you want a way to explore what's outdoors, you actually want to go inside Flinthills Mall on Saturday. The reason: Twin Rivers Junior Shooting Sports is holding its third annual Exploring the Great...
Jul 21, 2023 Twin Rivers Junior Shooting Sports logo.
Trade brings new prairie dogs to David Traylor Zoo
The David Traylor Zoo has had some new residents recently. The most recent haven't been born at the zoo, however. The zoo recently brought in new prairie dogs from the Sedgwick County Zoo. David Trayl...
Jul 21, 2023 David Traylor Zoo photo.
Sertoma Club extending free train rides to mid-August with maintenance project starting next week
The Sertoma Club is shutting down its miniature train in Soden's Grove for a few days. Club member Vicki Brooks says a train maintenance project will begin Tuesday and continue through Aug. 4. July ha...
Jul 21, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia State legal challenge against terminated professors, Kansas Office of Administrative Hearings on pause
Emporia State University's legal challenge of state decisions to reinstate several terminated professors awaits a resolution in Lyon County District Court. Eighth District Judge Courtney Boehm held a ...
Jul 20, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Promises made, promises kept; Emporia Main Street reflects on success of past 12 months during annual meeting Thursday
For Emporia Main Street, 2022 was a year of fulfillment according to Director Casey Woods. During the organization's annual meeting Thursday, Woods told KVOE News that heading into the year, Main Stre...
Jul 20, 2023 Emporia Main Street Director Casey Woods welcomes guests to the 32nd annual Emporia Main Street meeting. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
County commissioners approve 2024 budget for publication Thursday; Public hearing set for Thursday, September 7
Lyon County Commissioners have set the date for a pair of budget-related hearings. As part of their weekly action agenda Thursday morning, the commission approved a resolution stating its intent to ex...
Jul 20, 2023 Lyon County commissioners (from left) Rollie Martin, Ken Duft, Doug Peck. KVOE News file photo.
