Category Archives: News
Wichita man suffers apparently minor injuries following early morning crash Monday
An early morning wreck on the Kansas Turnpike led to suspected minor injuries for a Wichita resident Monday. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the accident was reported just after midnight at mi...
Mar 20, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
UPDATE: Moderate fire activity reported across the area Monday; Rain and storm chances enter forecast Monday night
High fire danger remains in place across the KVOE listening area Monday, however, conditions are expected to dampen through the remainder of the work week. High winds, low humidity levels, and tempera...
Mar 20, 2023 National Weather Service Graphic.
STATEHOUSE: League of Women Voters tracking report March 13-17
Our Emporia League of Women Voters Vote Tracking Committee tracks bills and votes on the following topics: abortion, civil rights, climate change, children, education, government, gun legislation, Hea...
Mar 19, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia hosts Kansas Graziers Winter Conference
Emporia was the site of a statewide conference Saturday at the Lyon County Fairgrounds. The Bowyer Community Building hosted the Kansas Graziers Winter Conference. Jim Gerrish, an independent grazing ...
Mar 19, 2023 Photo by Dylan Sherwood/KVOE
WEATHER: Wind shift causes grass fire northeast of Emporia; fire weather watches posted for Monday
Several Lyon County fire departments spent a little more than an hour fighting a grass fire northeast of Emporia on Sunday afternoon. The fire in the 1300 block of Road 210, around four miles northeas...
Mar 19, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
Trio of Osage County residents hurt, hospitalized after multi-vehicle wreck Saturday
Three Osage County residents were taken to a Topeka hospital for treatment after a four-vehicle collision near the county seat Saturday afternoon. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the crash happened sho...
Mar 19, 2023 Google maps image.
Cedar Point School burglary case sees hearing delayed for one suspect, court process begin for second suspect
A preliminary hearing connected to an alleged burglary of the old Cedar Point Elementary School building has been delayed, while the court process has started for the co-defendant in the case. Jacobse...
Mar 19, 2023 Kathryn Culbert (left), Jacobsen Eells. Chase County Jail photos.
Nearby traffic loops to be closed by March 30 as South Arundel sewer project continues
Work continues on the South Arundel sanitary sewer project, and street access near the work zone will be shifting by the end of this month. The city's contractor will shut down thru-traffic access to ...
Mar 19, 2023 City of Emporia map.
More discussions on zoning regulation adjustments ahead for Planning Commission
The Lyon County Board of Zoning Appels and Emporia-Lyon County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission are set for a meeting Tuesday evening. The BZA agenda is currently short and limited to approving t...
Mar 19, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
St. Patrick's festivities in downtown Emporia Saturday unhindered by bitter/blustery conditions
It may have been cold, it may have been breezy, but nothing could stop the St. Patrick's Day spirit in downtown Emporia Saturday. The St. Patrick's Day Committee held its annual slate of celebratory a...
Mar 18, 2023 Gusty conditions kept flags flying during the 2023 Emporia St. Patrick's Committee Parade in downtown Emporia. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
