Category Archives: News
Next hearing coming later this month for man accused of attempted murder among other charges
A man accused of several charges including attempted first-degree murder will be back in court later this month. Rafael Castaneda appeared for a preliminary hearing inside Lyon County District Court F...
May 5, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia State hosts 3rd annual Special Athletes Track and Field Day
Over 200 special athletes ventured to Welch Stadium for the third annual Special Athletes Track and Field Day Friday. This year's event featured the most participants in the short time in its existenc...
May 5, 2023 Photo by Dylan Sherwood/KVOE News
Highway Patrol still investigating fatal crash as part of April 29 pursuit near Emporia
The Kansas Highway Patrol's investigation into a fatality crash near Emporia last week is ongoing. Highway Patrol Lt. Dave Hundley says the incident began developing late April 29 near the Kansas Turn...
May 5, 2023 Kansas Highway Patrol badge.
Chase County tornado victims told to reach out to insurance agents, Chase County Emergency Management and USDA Rural Development
Over two weeks after a handful of small tornadoes caused scattered damage across Chase County, USDA Rural Development Director used an appearance on KVOE's Morning Show to encourage affected residents...
May 5, 2023 Saint Anthony Cemetery was among numerous places to receive damage from one of eight tornadoes hitting Chase County due to a supercell thunderstorm in April 2023. City of Strong City photo.
Melvern Lake in algae warning until further notice
Melvern Lake spent much of last summer in an algae watch or algae warning, and it's already in a warning. The US Army Corps of Engineers says there has been a high cell count at the lake as part of re...
May 5, 2023 US Army Corps of Engineers graphic.
Massive Cinco de Mayo celebration coming Saturday to downtown Emporia
Emporia's Cinco de Mayo is on May 6, not May 5 -- but that opens up the schedule for a daylong celebration. And that's exactly what Hispanics of Today and Tomorrow has planned. Cinco de Mayo celebrate...
May 5, 2023 Hispanics of Today and Tomorrow graphic.
Weekend fundraisers include Mitch Fest, Alex Conley Cornhole Tournament
This is an extremely busy weekend for community activities in Emporia, but the community calendar is full elsewhere as well. Mitch Fest is coming Saturday in Cottonwood Falls, including a golf tournam...
May 5, 2023 Courtesy images.
Bridge work on Olpe-Hartford Road delayed to next week
Planned bridge work affecting part of the Olpe-Hartford Road has been delayed. The Lyon County Highway Department says work on Road 75 between P and R has been canceled for Friday, so the road will be...
May 5, 2023 Google Maps image.
Signage up ahead of closure of second K-99 bridge over Kansas Turnpike near Emporia
Work to raise one bridge on Kansas Highway 99 over the Kansas Turnpike has been underway for about a month. Work to raise another bridge on K-99 over the Turnpike begins later this month, and signage ...
May 5, 2023 Kansas Turnpike Authority map.
Budget, policy discussions ahead for Flint Hills Technical College Board of Trustees
The Flint Hills Technical College Board of Trustees will discuss budgets and policies at its monthly meeting. Board members will have the first reading of the budget for the upcoming academic year, as...
May 5, 2023 Flint Hills Technical College website photo.
