Teenaged driver escapes serious injury after crash in central Emporia
A teenaged driver escaped serious injury after an unusual injury crash reported Thursday afternoon. The wreck involved a small car just east of Ninth and Lawrence around 4:20 pm. KVOE News observed a small passenger car traveling westbound before losing power and angling across traffic before stopping on the south side...
May 16, 2024
Grand opening coming Sunday for new David Traylor Zoo Education Center
The David Traylor Zoo will be opening its newly renovated education center this weekend. Activities will begin at 1 pm Sunday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the zoo followed by tours of the facility and interactions with zoo docents, animal ambassadors and Education Coordinator Kelli Proehl. Zoo Director Lisa Keith ...
May 16, 2024
Emporia City Engineer speaks to quality of community engagement and feedback with lengthy list of major improvement projects continuing to grow
With a growing list of major infrastructure projects, the city of Emporia has been reaching out to gain community input on the work ahead. Tuesday evening, the city hosted a public meeting regarding one of the biggest upcoming projects, the expansive 24th and Prairie waterline improvement project. City Engineer Jim Ube...
May 16, 2024
County Commissioners approve partial road closure to accommodate upcoming Unbound Gravel event
Lyon County Commissioners have approved a partial road closure for the upcoming Unbound Gravel series of races. Per commission approval Thursday, Burlingame Road will now have a one-lane closure between Roads 190 and 180 throughout the Unbound event. A pilot car and signage will also be used to help direct traffic arou...
May 16, 2024
Overnight showers and storms bring light rain accumulation to KVOE listening area
Overnight storms and showers didn't bring anything in the way of severe activity, however, it did bring scattered rain totals to the KVOE listening area. At the KVOE Studios, we received 0.35 inches of rainfall in the overnight hours. Other totals include: *Emporia Municipal Airport: 0.35 inches *10th and Weaver: 0.45 ...
May 16, 2024
Hydrant replacement on Lakeview may lead to water service disruptions for customers between 9th and 12th Ave Thursday
Water service to customers in East Emporia may see some disruption Thursday. The City of Emporia has planned a fire hydrant replacement at 9th Avenue and Lakeview. The work may affect customers between 9th and 12th during the project. Work began at 8 am and should be complete by 3 pm.
May 16, 2024
WEATHER: Severe weather alerts for Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Part of the KVOE listening area near Emporia is now under severe thunderstorm alerts. Active alerts *Severe thunderstorm watch: Greenwood County until 1 am. Main concerns are scattered damaging winds and isolated gusts to 80 mph, hail to 2.5 inches in diameter and an isolated tornado. Be sure to get updates on KVOE, KV...
May 15, 2024
A sweet surprise: Sweet Granada among nominees for USA Today Top 10 candy stores
Long regarded as Emporia's favorite sweet shop, the Sweet Granada now has a chance to be known as America's favorite. It was recently announced the Sweet Granada was among the nominees for the USA Today Top 10 Candy Stores in the country. The news came as a welcomed surprise to owner Kim Redeker who called the opportun...
May 15, 2024
Emporia City Commission approves commencement of contract negotiations for economic development consultant and new Emporia Animal Shelter operator Wednesday
City of Emporia staff will be entering into negotiations for contracts related to economic development and animal shelter operations following the Emporia City Commission's latest study session. During the meeting, commissioners approved City Manager Trey Cocking to move forward with negotiations with Vision First Advi...
May 15, 2024
Injury crash reported at Sixth and Prairie
Local authorities and emergency responders are on the scene of a reported injury crash in west Emporia. Lyon County deputies, Emporia Police and Emporia/Lyon County EMS went to Sixth and Prairie shortly before 12:30 pm after a car and SUV collided. Early indications are as many as four people are getting observed on si...
May 15, 2024