Category Archives: News
WEATHER: Severe weather coverage for July 4-5, 2023
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...
Jul 4, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Already facing offender registry violation counts, Lyon County man now charged with rape and alleged child sex exploitation
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...
Jul 4, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia City Commission may finalize major housing subdivision Wednesday
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...
Jul 4, 2023 City of Emporia map.
Small fires handled Tuesday
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...
Jul 4, 2023 KVOE News photo.
New mileage reimbursement rate for employees, flashing stop sign for Allen on Lyon County Commission agenda
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...
Jul 4, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
New Emporia Rad Runners group into second month
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...
Jul 4, 2023 Emporia Rad Runners logo.
Splash pad construction well underway in Strong City
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...
Jul 4, 2023 Marvin Adcock.
Process underway for businesses interested in Chamber Blue insurance option next year
Preparations are underway for Chamber of Commerce businesses participating in the new Chamber Blue health insurance program. This is the first year of the program, and Chamber President and CEO Jeanin...
Jul 4, 2023 Chamber of Commerce Executives of Kansas graphic.
Salvation Army of Emporia to hold back-to-school clothing assistance effort this month
The Salvation Army of Emporia is getting ready for its annual back-to-school clothing assistance period. Applications will be taken on a walk-in basis July 10 and July 17. Applicants need to bring pro...
Jul 4, 2023 Salvation Army logo.
Small fire north of Emporia State unrelated to setup for city's annual fireworks show
Emporia Fire was called out to a small fire north of the Emporia State University campus Tuesday morning. Fire crews were dispatched to an area north of Interstate 35 around 9 am, finding a small camp...
Jul 4, 2023 Emporia firefighters conclude their initial investigation into a small fire north of the Emporia State campus on Tuesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
