Lyon County Sheriff's Office - Kansas

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These two young females were picked up by a citizen this morning in the 1000 block of S K-99. If they belong to you or y...
06/12/2026

These two young females were picked up by a citizen this morning in the 1000 block of S K-99. If they belong to you or you have any information about them, please contact the Lyon County Sheriff's Office at 620-341-3205.

The Lyon County Highway Department has closed the following minimum maintenance road: Road N from Road 50 to Road 60. ...
06/10/2026

The Lyon County Highway Department has closed the following minimum maintenance road: Road N from Road 50 to Road 60. This road will remain closed until repairs can be made to the timber culvert located approximately 1/4 mile north of Road 50.

Don't forget, the FREE 2026 Lyon County Preparedness Fair is Saturday, June 13th 10:00 am - 2:00 pm in the Anderson Buil...
06/08/2026

Don't forget, the FREE 2026 Lyon County Preparedness Fair is Saturday, June 13th 10:00 am - 2:00 pm in the Anderson Building on the Lyon County Fairgrounds, 2700 Highway 50, Emporia, Kansas. Just a few of the preparedness topics:

• Gardening and Food Preservation
• Lyon County Emergency Communications Center (911)
• Solar Power, Generators, and Cooking without Power
• Pet Preparedness
• Fire Safety and Emergency Management

Come learn about how to be prepared during an emergency. Newman Regional Health will be providing hot dogs for attendees from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm.

An employee submitted some additional photos from the Kansas Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics today, so we...
06/05/2026

An employee submitted some additional photos from the Kansas Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics today, so we had to share!

The Flame of Hope passes through Emporia! Over the last two days, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office had the absolute hon...
06/04/2026

The Flame of Hope passes through Emporia!

Over the last two days, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office had the absolute honor of welcoming and supporting the Kansas Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics as it made its way through our community.

With the amazing help and encouragement of our local Special Olympics participants, dedicated law enforcement officers from the Lyon County Sheriff's Office, Emporia Police Department, and Emporia State University Police & Safety, proudly carried the Flame of Hope through the streets of Emporia. Every step taken is a step in support of Special Olympics and the amazing athletes they represent. This tradition showcases the power of inclusion, teamwork, and achievement for athletes across the state.

Thank you to everyone who participated, cheered along the route, and helped make this year's run such a massive success.

06/04/2026

The 2026 Unbound Gravel rides didn't disappoint! The races had a little bit of everything from rain, mud, lightening, crashes, and special memories. Here is a small look into what Saturday brought to the table.

Update on road closures:Road 150 West of Road K5 (also known as Highway 99) is now openRoad K from Road 140 to 150 is cl...
06/03/2026

Update on road closures:

Road 150 West of Road K5 (also known as Highway 99) is now open

Road K from Road 140 to 150 is closed

Update 6/2/26 at 2:54 p.m:All roads are now open, EXCEPT: Road 150, West of Road K5 (also known as Highway 99)Update 6/...
06/01/2026

Update 6/2/26 at 2:54 p.m:

All roads are now open, EXCEPT:

Road 150, West of Road K5 (also known as Highway 99)

Update 6/1/26 at 3:01 p.m:

New road closings:

Road A, North of Highway 50 to Road 180
Road 150 from Road P to Road R

Update 6/1/26 at 12:12 p.m:

The following roads are now open:

Lockerman Road from Road 140, North to Road 160
Road G from Road 160 to Road 170

The following roads have been closed due to flooding:

 Lockerman Road from Road 140, North to Road 160
 Road 160, West to Rd. J
 Road G from Road 160 to Road 170
 Road G, North of Road 140
 Road H, North of Road 140
 Road 140, East of Road H
 Road J, North of Road 130 to Road 160
 Road K, North of Road 130 to Road 155
 Road 150, West of Road K5 (also known as Highway 99)
 Road 155, West of Road K5 (also known as Highway 99)
 Road 150, East of Road J
 Road 140 and Road J

Lyon County would like to take a moment to celebrate and recognize the hard work and dedication of our employees as we c...
06/01/2026

Lyon County would like to take a moment to celebrate and recognize the hard work and dedication of our employees as we commemorate their work anniversaries in June. Your commitment not only enriches our organization but also contributes significantly to the well-being of our community. Thank you for your continued service, passion, teamwork, and determination. Here’s to many more years of success together!

Janice Arb 18 years
Ellis Atchison 9 years
James Baker 19 years
David Banks 5 years
Jill Cook 6 years
Esmeralda Delgadillo 1 year
Thomas Fulton 5 years
Christy Grant 1 year
Halle Hardin 1 year
Amy Jackson 26 years
Ryan Janzen 7 years
Sarah Jensen 19 years
Richard Johnson 7 years
Cyrus Knight 1 year
Dominique Miles-Smith 3 years
Jenny Morgan 7 years
Meghan Morgan 18 years
John Pearson 34 years
Michael Richardson 13 years
Carlos Saldana 1 year
Silvia Urbina 25 years
James VanBuren 2 years
Sarah Werle 1 year
Randy Whittington 8 years
Zachary Williams 4 years

Betty, the non-emergency, AI call taker for the Lyon County Emergency Communications Center has had some updates! She h...
05/29/2026

Betty, the non-emergency, AI call taker for the Lyon County Emergency Communications Center has had some updates! She has expanded her reach and now has added call types that she can assist you with. Remember, Betty does not take emergency calls. Any call that is emergent, that Betty is not programmed to handle, or that escalates will be transferred to a 911 Communications Officer immediately.

By interacting with Betty, you allow your 911 professionals to be locked in to the emergency 911 calls, to field moderate emergencies, and to be focused on responder radio traffic and safety.

Betty can take the following call types:

Controlled Burns
Civil Standby/Keep the Peace
Criminal Damage
Custody Exchange/Custody Problem
Train Crossing Issues
Road Debris
Traffic Hazards
Vacation Requests
Lost Property
Found Property
Parking Problems
Lockouts
Noise Complaints
Motorist Assists
Door Admits (ESU ONLY)
Non Injury Accidents
Non-Emergency Alarms
Animal Issues
Jail Transfers

Betty is also giving critical updates. Betty is currently listing the roadways to be aware of for tomorrow’s Unbound Gravel starts. This feature is being tested at Lyon County for deployment across the country. This will allow Lyon County to give important information, quickly, during prolonged or emergency situations. We are excited to have this tool during Unbound!

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Emporia, KS
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