The list of heat-related advisories, in place since the weekend, has been altered slightly but still reflects the dangerously hot conditions ahead through the July 4th holiday. Tuesday, the National Weather Service removed an extreme heat warning that had been in place for Lyon and most surrounding counties since this ...

Property taxes, road signage and the 2025 audit are ahead for the Lyon County Commission when they convene for their regular action meeting Thursday. As part of their agenda, commissioners will consider approving a resolution declaring dormant certain uncollected personal property taxes. Commissioners will also consid...

One individual was injured following a single-vehicle injury accident north of Emporia late Tuesday afternoon. The accident was reported shortly after 3 pm according to Lyon County Sgt. Doug Stump in the 3000 block of North Highway 99 and involved a 2008 GMC Sierra pickup truck driven by 63-year-old Benjamin Coria of E...

Emporia City Commissioners will be reviewing a pair of documents related to large-volume water and wastewater use when they convene for their regular meeting slate Wednesday. Commissioners will first discuss a large-volume wastewater policy as part of their study agenda before receiving an update on the proposed large-...

Opposition to the proposed Flint Hills Digital Campus shared their various concerns and desires with and for the process during a recent appearance on KVOE's Morning Show Tuesday. The concerns expressed by representatives of Emporia Neighbors United were varied and have been voiced repeatedly since the campus proposal'...

Head Emporia State women's basketball coach MJ Baker has announced her second signing class for 2026. The Lady Hornets announced via Twitter this week that they have signed seven newcomers including two freshmen and five transfers. The freshmen are: Valeria De La Fuente Arcala (Madrid) - forward, Madrid National Team...

The Emporia State soccer team has announced its 2026 schedule. The Lady Hornets will host 10 opponents at the ESU Pitch, the most since the 2010 season. The opener for the Black & Gold will be on the road at Drury August 27. Opening Day at the ESU Pitch is set for August 29 against Maryville. After hosting Rock...

The Emporia State volleyball team has announced its schedule for 2026. The Lady Hornets, like in recent previous seasons, will start the year with a long stretch away from home. The season starts August 27 at the Ferris State Tournament in Big Rapids, Mich. and continues the next week at the Sioux Falls Tournament. ...

Emporia State sophomore pitcher Colby Deaver has picked up another national Pitcher of the Year award. Already a consensus winner from the D2CCA, D2Baseball, the NCAA, and the NCBWA, Deaver has now also been honored by the American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings as its Division II Pitcher of the Year. Deav...

Emporia State infielder Logan Myers has been named the second baseman winner of the ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove for 2026. Myers had 272 fielding chances for the Hornets and didn't commit an error in 2026. He helped turn 36 double plays on the way to being named to the MIAA Gold Glove team for 2026. Myers picked up All-...