Category Archives: News
Additions, demolition and appropriations all come before Emporia City Commissioners during regular meeting slate Wednesday
A pair of land matters gained unanimous approval amongst other items during the Emporia City Commission's regular action and study meetings Wednesday. As part of their action agenda, commissioners app...
Jun 7, 2023 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Third annual Emporia Pride Celebration festivities begin Friday
Emporia's third annual Pride celebration will kick off in downtown Emporia Friday evening. The community is invited to take part in the second Pride Live at the corner of 7th and Commercial from 5 pm ...
Jun 7, 2023 Emporia Pride Celebration Logo.
Traffic stop in Osage County ends with arrest of Lyndon woman on drug charges
A Lyndon woman is being held in the Osage County Jail on drug charges following a stop near Carbondale Tuesday. According to Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells, a deputy initiated a stop in the 12100 bl...
Jun 7, 2023 Lana G. Carter
Osage County Sheriff's Office Photo.
Barricades removed from county roadways
Barricades have been removed just a day after they were erected along four county roads. Barricades have been removed from the following locations: *Road R from 150 to 160 *Road K from 140 to 150 *Roa...
Jun 7, 2023 Drivers are reminded it is illegal to drive around barricades on roads and are asked not to drive through flooded roadways if they come across them. KVOE News file photo.
Hearing coming Wednesday for drug possession suspect in Lyon County District Court
A preliminary hearing is coming for a man accused of drug possession in Lyon County. Peyton Levi O'Brien is scheduled to appear inside of Lyon County District Court at 9 am Wednesday. O'Brien is charg...
Jun 6, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia Presbyterian Manor celebrates renovated areas with ribbon cutting
Emporia's Presbyterian Manor celebrated renovations to two common areas in its facility with a ribbon cutting Tuesday morning. The renovations are in the Jones Health Care and Memory Care areas of the...
Jun 6, 2023 Renovated dining area in the Jones Health Care at Emporia Presbyterian Manor. Photo by Dylan Sherwood/KVOE News
Radius Brewing Company named recipient of Backing Historic Small Restaurants Grant funding
One of Emporia's most popular eateries will be receiving sizeable funding to support new additions and updates. The National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express announced 25 historic ...
Jun 6, 2023
WEATHER: Barricades up on multiple county roads following heavy rainfall Monday evening
The Lyon County Highway Department has placed barricades at a handful of county roads due to water over the roadway. *Road R from 150 to 160 *Road K from 140 to 150 *Road 150 from Kansas Highway 99 to...
Jun 6, 2023 Drivers are reminded it is illegal to drive around barricades on roads and are asked not to drive through flooded roadways if they come across them. KVOE News file photo.
City of Emporia receives more than $600,000 from federal government to assist with at-grade rail crossing improvements
The City of Emporia was recently informed that it has received needed funding to support work at the community's various at-grade railroad crossings. City Manager Trey Cocking says he was informed the...
Jun 6, 2023 City of Emporia logo.
No transports following semi and pickup collision in far west Emporia
Minor injuries were reported following a two-vehicle injury accident in far west Emporia Tuesday morning. According to Lyon County Deputy Eric Williams, Emporia and Lyon County EMS were called to the ...
Jun 6, 2023 KVOE News file photo
