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kvoe.com > 08/16/2026 > 300204

Baker: ‘One ESU’ mindset catching on as fall semester starts

1+ hour, 20+ min ago   (156+ words) Classes begin Monday at Emporia State University, and President Matt Baker is ready for the work ahead. Baker began his first full year as ESU president by helping out — somewhat — during Hornet Move-In Day this past Thursday. Baker says it’s…...

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kvoe.com > 08/16/2026 > allegedly-stolen-fireworks-from-lyon-county-part-of-burglary-theft-case-under-investigation-in-wabaunsee-county

Allegedly stolen fireworks from Lyon County part of burglary, theft case under investigation in Wabaunsee County

1+ hour, 15+ min ago   (87+ words) Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office patch. Allegedly stolen items from Lyon County are part of a criminal case that has led to formal court procedures in Wabaunsee County. As a result, 32-year-old Hailee Masoner of Eskridge was arrested and later charged…...

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kvoe.com > 08/16/2026 > lyon-county-case-originating-with-aggravated-human-trafficking-charges-sees-plea-on-reduced-counts

Lyon County case originating with aggravated human trafficking charges sees plea on reduced counts

1+ hour, 15+ min ago   (171+ words) KVOE Trial was supposed to begin this week in an aggravated human trafficking case in Lyon County. The defendant in the case has averted trial by accepting a plea agreement. Patrick Rosenberg was set to begin trial Monday. At his…...

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kvoe.com > 08/16/2026 > classes-begin-this-week-at-usd-253-emporia-christian-school-other-nearby-districts

Classes begin this week at USD 253, Emporia Christian School, other nearby districts

1+ hour, 16+ min ago   (120+ words) KVOE School starts this week in Emporia — at least for USD 253 and Emporia Christian School. Jump Start is Tuesday for students that are new to either their respective buildings or the district as a whole. The first full day of…...

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kvoe.com > 08/15/2026 > schedule-adjustments-dont-deter-from-fun-at-lyon-county-fair

Schedule adjustments don’t deter from fun at Lyon County Fair

19+ hour, 41+ min ago   (196+ words) It’s been a different fair due to some schedule adjustments, but it has been a good Lyon County Fair. Board Chair Aaron Armitage says residents liked having multiple activities going simultaneously. There were three main changes from years past: a…...

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kvoe.com > 08/15/2026 > usd-253-emporia-continues-managing-mold-issues-at-district-facilities-ahead-of-start-of-2026-27-school-year-this-week

USD 253 Emporia continues managing mold issues at district facilities ahead of start of 2026-27 school yearWednesday

19+ hour, 36+ min ago   (296+ words) USD 253 Emporia logo. As students and families prepare for the start of the 2026-27 school year on Wednesday, USD 253 continues preparing facilities for their return. This includes ongoing efforts to resolve a mold issue that developed in several district facilities in…...

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kvoe.com > 08/14/2026 > bridge-strike-near-emporias-flying-j-leads-to-traffic-adjustments-on-us-highway-50

UPDATE: Traffic resuming around scene of vehicle accident and bridge strike on US Highway 50 Friday afternoon

1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (192+ words) Lyon County Sheriff's Office patch. Traffic is once again moving in the 4200 Block of US Highway 50 following a vehicle accident involving the KTA overpass that was damaged a year ago. According to Lyon County Sgt. Danny Broyles, the accident occurred…...

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kvoe.com > 08/14/2026 > king-lake-cleared-of-blue-green-algae-warning-melvern-outlet-river-pond-currently-in-algae-watch

King Lake cleared of blue-green algae warning; Melvern Outlet River Pond currently in algae watch

1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (197+ words) Emporia State University King Lake. Chuck Samples/KVOE News. Emporia State University’s King Lake is now clear of a blue-green algae warning for the first time since the spring. In an update from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment…...

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kvoe.com > 08/14/2026 > 2027-budget-kdot-funded-road-improvements-and-infrastructure-matters-all-approved-during-county-commission-weekly-action-meeting-friday

2027 budget, KDOT funded road improvements and infrastructure matters all approved during County Commission weekly action meeting Friday

1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (233+ words) Significant road work will be coming soon to increase safety on Lyon County’s asphalt road network. He explains that while KDOT is covering 100 percent of the planned work with the $620,000, the county’s action Friday is accounting for any expenses that…...

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kvoe.com > 08/14/2026 > 2-insurance-companies-still-busy-after-last-weeks-destructive-hailstorm

Insurance companies still busy after last week’s destructive hailstorm

2+ day, 1+ hour ago   (151+ words) Insurance companies that serve residents in and out of Emporia are still busy after the destructive hailstorm that hit the area in the late-night hours of Aug 5. Brian Filinger of Farm Bureau Insurance says calls and emails were already starting…...