Bond tripled in Olivarez kidnapping, indecent liberties case
A pretrial hearing is coming later this month for an Emporia man accused of kidnapping, indecent liberties and other counts. Daniel Olivarez stands accused of holding several people inside an Emporia home at gunpoint, having one of the alleged victims drive him to another location and then forcing a better than three-h...
May 07, 2024
Construction beginning soon on USD 421 Lyndon's nearly $9 million Collaborative Learning Center
Monday was big for USD 421 Lyndon. The district formally broke ground on a new Collaborative Learning Center on the south side of its elementary school building. Superintendent Brad Marcotte says this has been some time in the making. The facility is designed for a classroom, multipurpose space, a serving kitchen, dini...
May 07, 2024
Olpe Fitness Park update, SLC Recreation Commission report ahead for USD 252 board
Recreation and fitness matters are at the top of the agenda for the USD 252 Southern Lyon County Board of Education this week. Board members are meeting Wednesday, and they will get a South Lyon County Recreation Commission report and an Olpe Fitness Park update early in the meeting. Board members will also look at the...
May 07, 2024
WEATHER: Alerts for May 6, 2024
The National Weather Service has issued the following alerts for the KVOE listening area. Active alerts: *Tornado Watch: All area counties until 11 pm *Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Coffey and Southeast Osage counties: Locations impacted include Burlington, Melvern, New Strawn, Gridley, Waverly, Beto Junction and LeRoy...
May 07, 2024
Emporia Fire reports smoldering debris pile triggered evacuation and EFD response at Michelin facilities Monday
A reported structure fire led to the evacuation of the Michelin facility in east Emporia Monday afternoon. Emporia Fire crews were called to the facility just after 2:40 pm and found light smoke coming from the east side of the building upon arrival according to Batallion Chief Ryan Conley. Upon entry, Conley says ther...
May 06, 2024
Village Elementary School receives CKH National Showcase School for seventh consecutive year
For the seventh consecutive year, Village Elementary School has been recognized as a standout amongst Capturing Kids Hearts Schools. During a morning assembly Monday, it was announced the school had once again been named a Capturing Kids Hearts National Showcase School. The CKH program, overseen by the Flippen Group, r...
May 06, 2024
WeAct moving to Emporia Granada Theatre following recent split with Emporia Arts Council
WeAct: We are Emporia Area Community Theatre will have a new home for its upcoming theater season. The Emporia Arts Council announced this past week that WeAct and the EAC had decided to part ways after several years. WeAct President Alaska Turner tells KVOE News the two entities were simply headed in different directi...
May 06, 2024
WEATHER: Shelter information for Monday, May 6, 2024
Listed below are public safety shelters for area counties if needed Monday. *Chase County: Chase County Elementary School, Chase County High School *Lake Kahola: 2450 South 500 Road, Council Grove *Madison: First Christian Church *Morris County: Morris County Courthouse basement *Kansas Turnpike Authority: Emporia mile...
May 06, 2024
Book launch set for Tuesday for Walnut Elementary creative writing program
Forty-two students at Walnut Elementary School will soon be published authors. House of Morrow put on a creative writing program at the school which will culminate with a book launch at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Clint Bowyer Community Building. In the book, all students will have at least one of their pieces of work publis...
May 06, 2024
WEATHER: Schedule adjustments for Monday, May 6, 2024
Several schedule adjustments have been announced with the potential of severe weather by Monday evening. Higher Education: *ESU Athletics' Corkys Celebration postponed to Tuesday. Schools *Emporia High varsity golf meet at Emporia Golf Course postponed to May 8. *CTE Night and Free Physical Night at Emporia High Schoo...
May 06, 2024