Assuming all goes according to plan, the new Lyon County law enforcement firing range, which has been a major topic of debate over the past year, could be up and running by the end of the coming work week. According to Lyon County Sheriff Jeff Cope, a recent guest of KVOE's Morning Show, the range's new targeting syste...

Whitney Johnson is excited for her new role as the United Way of the Flint Hills' executive director. Johnson tells KVOE News her interest in community service has been developing for a while, especially after her time leading the local Boys and Girls Club program ended when the regional organization ended its partners...

The Flint Hills Smoke Management Plan is into its most significant period of the year. Burn restrictions are now underway through April. The plan allows for controlled pasture burns, ceremonial fires and grilling. Lyon County Extension Ag Agent Brian Rees says fire is an important control mechanism for the Flint Hills ...

Lyon County Engineer Wayne Scritchfield has several construction projects ahead this year. Scritchfield says the county will debut a new sealing method for the county's paved roads. Lyon County is also getting the paperwork done for its fiscal 2028 participation in the state's High Risk Rural Roads program. KDOT has gr...

Time is running out to get your taxes filed. And time is running out for area residents wanting a little extra help through the AARP's annual tax assistance program. Longtime organizer and spokesperson Sally Conard says the program has helped around 400 people so far this year, above last year's total. AARP may be orga...

Emporia High's offense came alive in a big way Friday, as the Spartans rolled to a doubleheader sweep of Wichita North on the road, piling up 36 total runs in the process. The Spartans set the tone early in game one, cruising to a 22-0 victory in three innings. Emporia scored four runs in each of the first two frames b...

Emporia High track and field turned in a strong showing Thursday at the Beardslee Invite, hosted by Washburn Rural in Topeka, collecting multiple top finishes against a competitive field. Leading the way for the Black and Red were several first-place performances. Rylan Crowell sprinted to victory in the 100-meter dash...

Emporia High swimming and diving finished ninth out of 14 Thursday in Topeka at Hummer Sports Park. Allie Weiss captured her third straight gold medal in diving with a score of 278.85 Ellie Grimmett, Taryn Woydziak, Connelly Prouse and Ava Podrebarac teamed up for seveth in the 400 Yard Freestyle Relay (4:53.37). Grim...

Baseball: Council Grove 8 West Franklin 7 Council Grove 6 West Franklin 0 SLC vs Northern Heights postponed to May 7 Osage City vs Wellsville postponed Softball: Wellsville 1 Osage City 0 Osage City 2 Wellsville 1 Council Grove 7 West Franklin 1 Council Grove 7 West Franklin 6 Chase County 14 Wabaunsee 4 Wabaunsee 20 C...

The Emporia State baseball team scored the first 18 runs of the game on the way to a 19-4 run-rule in game one against Newman at the Trusler Sports Complex in Emporia. ESU opened the game scoring six in the top of the first and never looked back. E-State is the visiting team on the scoreboard with the Jets batting se...