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Southbound Interstate 35 closed for nearly five hours near Emporia after cattle hauler crash
Lyon County deputies blocked part of Interstate 35 just east of Emporia for several hours after a crash Wednesday evening. Lyon County Sgt. Zach Shafer says deputies shut down I-35 at mile marker 135 ...
Apr 19, 2023 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Emporia's Earth Day Party for the Planet
This Saturday, Emporia will be Partying for the Planet. Kicking the day off from 10 a.m. to noon, the Profit Aquatic Research and Outreach Center (PAROC), will host an Earth Day celebration featuring ...
Apr 19, 2023
Local leadership cuts ribbon on new electric vehicle charging station Wednesday
The City of Emporia's newest electric vehicle charging station is open for business. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Wednesday for the new station at 1005 Mechanic Street. The new station was made ...
Apr 19, 2023 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Emporia City Commission reviews homelessness and wage study during regular meetings Wednesday
Emporia City Commissioners received their first report from the city's new homelessness task force during their regular meetings Wednesday. The task force was formed back in January to review the city...
Apr 19, 2023 Emporia City Commission
Pictured Left to Right:
Jamie Sauder, Susan Brinkman, Danny Giefer, Becky Smith and Erren Harter.
Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Pair of Emporia State professors set for reinstatement
Two Emporia State University professors may be getting their positions back at some point. The Office of Administrative Hearings has voted to reinstate Rob Catlett and Amanda Miracle, according to Kan...
Apr 19, 2023 ESU Memorial Union. KVOE file photo.
WEATHER: Two drivers hurt, sporadic damage near Cottonwood Falls and Strong City after possibly four tornadoes Wednesday
Two people were hurt and isolated damage was reported after at least one tornado in Chase County -- and perhaps as many as four -- on Wednesday. A rotating supercell storm began crossing Chase County ...
Apr 19, 2023 An apparent funnel cloud menaces Cottonwood Falls on Wednesday. Brandon Jensen.
Restaurants at Turnpike Authority's Emporia, Matfield Green service exits both closed for remodeling, new businesses
Now both Kansas Turnpike service exit restaurants in the KVOE listening area are closed for remodeling. The Kansas Turnpike Authority announced the Matfield Green service exit closed recently as the r...
Apr 19, 2023 Kansas Turnpike Authority logo.
Part of South Prairie to close as work continues at Lyon County Highway Department headquarters
Part of South Prairie Street will be closed to thru traffic beginning Thursday. Prairie will be closed from West South Avenue to Road 160 for 10 days, weather permitting. The closure, which involves t...
Apr 19, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Trial status hearing ahead in Emporia shooting case
A trial date for an alleged shooting in Emporia last summer could be finalized Wednesday. Shedrick Williams will be in Lyon County District Court at 4 pm for a status hearing. A trial could begin as s...
Apr 19, 2023 Shedrick Williams. Lyon County Jail photo.
Emporia State prepares for International Food Festival
Emporia State University will serve as a window to the world this upcoming weekend. ESU will have its annual International Food Festival from 11 am to 2 pm Sunday, with authentic main dishes, sides, d...
Apr 19, 2023 International Food Festival at Webb Hall on March 30, 2019. Emporia State University.
