Category Archives: News
Emporia's LEAP! program now included in University of Kansas' COMET study
A special study on the impact of physical activity on brain health is coming to the KVOE listening area. The University of Kansas Alzheimer's Disease Research Center and KU Center for Physical Activit...
Feb 13, 2023 Lifestyle Empowerment for Alzheimer's Prevention logo.
GREENWOOD COUNTY DISTRICT COURT: Deputy's cruiser allegedly struck during chase; separate drug distribution cases begin in court
Formal charges are pending after a Greenwood County deputy's patrol vehicle was apparently struck on purpose last week. The Sheriff's Office says a deputy tried to stop a vehicle at an unspecified loc...
Feb 13, 2023 Greenwood County Courthouse. 13th Judicial District photo.
STATEHOUSE: League of Women Voters weekly vote tracking report
Bills voted on this week are reported below with the votes of Lyon County legislators. HB 2033 would change the criteria used to admit youths to a juvenile crisis intervention center by adding definit...
Feb 13, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Local community shows up to cheer the Chiefs to victory Sunday
Safe to say it's a great time to be sporting Red and Yellow. With the Chiefs playing in their third Super Bowl in four years, the local chapter of the Chiefs Kingdom was out in droves Sunday. This inc...
Feb 12, 2023 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Centro Hispano de Crosswinds having desired effect within local community since official ribbon cutting last June
In just the eight months since the doors opened to Crosswinds Counseling and Wellness' new Spanish center, it has already managed to make a large impact in the local community. Crosswinds CEO Amanda C...
Feb 12, 2023 Crosswinds Counseling and Wellness courtesy image.
USD 251 considering implementation of new security system
USD 251 North Lyon County is considering a significant upgrade to its current security measures per conversations amongst the board of education Wednesday. Currently, the board is looking into the imp...
Feb 12, 2023 USD 251 North Lyon County logo.
Cause undetermined following structure fire in east Emporia Sunday
Emporia Fire Crews were called to the scene of a structure fire in east Emporia early Sunday afternoon. Crews were called to 410 Cottonwood just after 1:00 pm. According to Battalion Chief Eron Steinl...
Feb 12, 2023
More additions to Emporia Pavilions to be named soon
There has been a lot of movement as of late within the Emporia Pavilions development in western Emporia and it appears to be just the tip of the iceberg. According to Emporia City Manager Trey Cocking...
Feb 12, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Boy Scout Troop 157 sets stage for summer camp with fundraising breakfast
Emporia Boy Scout Troop 157 served up breakfast for the masses with its annual pancake feed Saturday. Recently-appointed Eagle Scout Julian Davila joined the Boy Scouts after moving to Kansas from Col...
Feb 12, 2023 Members of Boy Scout Troop 157 work behind the scenes at the group's annual pancake feed Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation continues tradition of improving habitat through fundraising
Over the past 40 years, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation has generated funds to improve habitat and other conditions. That work has paid dividends, according to Flint Hills Chapter President Lance Fu...
Feb 12, 2023 Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Flint Hills Chapter President Lance Fullerton (standing, back) opens proceedings for the group's annual auction Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
