Category Archives: News
Madison seeking requests for qualification in upcoming CCLIP project
The city of Madison is looking for qualified consulting firms as potential partners for an upcoming highway improvement project in the city limits. Madison is in the early stages for a project through...
Mar 15, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: All area counties in wind advisories until 1 am Friday
As expected, a wind alert involving much of the KVOE listening area has been extended and expanded. All area counties are part of wind advisories underway until 1 am Friday. Southwest winds at or abov...
Mar 15, 2023 Winds have been steadily at or above 25 knots (28 mph) across the entire KVOE listening area Wednesday with gusts at or above 35 knots (40 mph). They will likely be in the same range Thursday. WeatherTAP.com radar image.
The Salvation Army of Emporia starts planning for the Stamp Out Hunger food drive and needs donations
The Salvation Army of Emporia is in need of donations for its food pantry as it gets ready for the Stamp Out Hunger food drive which will have a few updates this year. At the start of the year, Empori...
Mar 14, 2023 Salvation Army logo.
USD 253 releases details of Scheib separation agreement
USD 253 Emporia has released the details of its "release and separation" agreement recently reached with former assistant superintendent for business operations Rob Scheib. The agreement, entered Feb....
Mar 14, 2023 Rob Scheib. USD 253 Emporia photo.
Wreck near downtown Emporia sends one person to hospital
Two people were hurt and one was hospitalized after a crash near downtown Emporia early Tuesday afternoon. The wreck happened at the intersection of Fourth and Congress. Emporia Police Officer Jaffar ...
Mar 14, 2023 The Fourth and Congress intersection was blocked early Tuesday afternoon after an injury crash. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Bowyer Community Building to host Kansas Graziers Winter Conference Saturday
Emporia will be hosting a statewide conference at the Lyon County Fairgrounds this weekend. The Bowyer Community Building will host the Kansas Graziers Winter Conference Saturday. The theme for the da...
Mar 14, 2023 Photo courtesy of LyonCounty.org.
Purchase request, contracts and infrastructure to highlight Lyon County Commission weekly action meeting Thursday
Purchases and infrastructure matters will once again highlight the Lyon County Commission's weekly action meeting Thursday morning. Commissioners will consider a request from Lyon County Engineer Chip...
Mar 14, 2023 Lyon County commissioners (from left) Rollie Martin, Ken Duft, Doug Peck. KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Chase County in wind advisory Wednesday; burn bans announced for two area counties
Anticipated windy conditions have led to one official weather alert from the National Weather Service. Chase County is part of a wind advisory from 11 am to 7 pm Wednesday. Southerly winds are now exp...
Mar 14, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
LYON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT: Illegal drug, sex abuse cases set for hearings Wednesday
Several hearings alleging illegal drug or sexual abuse activity are taking place Wednesday in Lyon County District Court. At 1:15 pm, Benno Janssen gets sentenced after originally being charged with a...
Mar 14, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Lengthy, wide-ranging agendas ahead for Emporia City Commission meetings Wednesday
Emporia city commissioners have a range of topics to discuss with meetings set for Wednesday. In their action session, commissioners will have a public hearing following the closeout of a housing reha...
Mar 14, 2023 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
