Category Archives: News
Duft set to begin Lyon County Commission tenure: 'I'm all in'
The Lyon County Commission has its second meeting of the year Thursday. It will be the first for First District Commissioner Ken Duft as a member of the board. He says he's ready to serve the district...
Jan 18, 2023 Lyon County Chief Judge Jeff Larson (left) swears Ken Duft in to the Lyon County Commission First District position as part of a short ceremony at the Lyon County Courthouse. KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Geography key reason why atmospheric river hasn't reached Kansas
Over the past three weeks, California has been hammered with winter storm after winter storm, bringing feet of rainfall to low-lying areas and massive snow totals to the mountains. Virtually none of t...
Jan 18, 2023 An atmospheric river leading to historic rain and snow totals for California is easing. Virtually none of that moisture made it to Kansas since the pattern began in late December. WeatherTAP.com satellite image.
Over 40 new cases, one death added to Lyon County's COVID-19 totals
Lyon County's latest COVID-19 report included over 40 new positive cases and, unfortunately, one death connected to the virus. Lyon County Public Health reported 43 new cases Wednesday, meaning the we...
Jan 18, 2023 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
Charges announced in Greenwood County drug distribution case
Formal charges have now been lodged against two people suspected of drug distribution activity outside a Greenwood County school. Jennifer Marie Hess faces 10 counts, including but not limited to mari...
Jan 18, 2023 Greenwood County Courthouse. 13th Judicial District photo.
Lyon County rape case to start court proceedings next week
One man has been accused of rape after an alleged incident earlier this month. Jovani Sotelo is officially charged with two counts of rape and one of aggravated criminal sodomy after an alleged incide...
Jan 18, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Decent rain totals reported Wednesday
Welcome rain came to the KVOE listening area Wednesday. Totals as of 6 am Thursday: *KVOE studios: 0.60 inches *Emporia Municipal Airport: 0.51 inches *3 miles east of Emporia Municipal Airport: 0.49 ...
Jan 18, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Kansas Turnpike crash near Emporia develops after driver apparently fell asleep at wheel
A Wichita man was involved in a crash northeast of Emporia on Tuesday evening. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the crash happened shortly before 8:30 pm at Kansas Turnpike mile marker 133.6, six miles ...
Jan 17, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
The First Congregational Church is bringing back its Groundhog Day Dinner after three years
The First Congregational Church is starting this year's events by bringing back into the community calendar its Groundhog Day Dinner. After COVID-19 the church had to stop its annual Groundhog Day Din...
Jan 17, 2023 KVOE News File Photo
Emporia City Commissioners holding bi-weekly action/study session Wednesday morning
Emporia City Commissioners could potentially amend a previous resolution declaring the city's intent to issue bonds for a planned housing development during their regular meeting Wednesday. Commission...
Jan 17, 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.
Emporia city officials explain processes to restore drinking water taste, odors to normal on KVOE's Morning Show
Now that the issues have been addressed, city of Emporia officials believe the drinking water should be returning to normal taste and smell soon. Communications Manager Christine Johnson and Public Wo...
Jan 17, 2023 KVOE News photo.
