Category Archives: News
Third deer poaching incident since early November under investigation in Lyon County
Lyon County Game Warden Aaron Scheve is investigating the county's third deer poaching incident since early November. The latest one happened Jan. 9 near Roads 155 and M, or just southeast of Emporia....
Jan 17, 2023 Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks file photos.
Fire destroys west Emporia trailer home, damages two others Monday night
Fire destroyed a west Emporia trailer home and damaged two others Monday night. Emporia Fire was dispatched to 930 Graphic Arts Lot 52 after 7 pm. By the time crews arrived, Battalion Chief Eron Stien...
Jan 17, 2023 Fire destroyed this trailer in Emporia's Heartland Mobile Home Park on Monday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
WEATHER: Thunderstorm chances added to, snowfall eliminated from Wednesday forecast
Chances of accumulating snowfall were already next to nonexistent with an incoming winter storm for Wednesday. Updates early Tuesday now remove that chance altogether. Recent forecast models push any ...
Jan 17, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
Lyon County deputies reminding residents not to dump trash at certain locations after incident at Rocky Ford Bridge
The Lyon County Sheriff's Office is reminding residents not to dump trash at bridges, roads, ditches or public property after a recent cleanup near Emporia. On Monday, the Sheriff's Office issued a so...
Jan 17, 2023 Lyon County Sheriff's Office photo.
BOX TRUCK CRASH: Americus Road traffic returns to normal flow shortly before noon
It took over six hours, but traffic on part of Americus Road returned to normal traffic flow shortly before lunch following a wreck early Tuesday. A box truck went off Road F between Roads 290 and 300...
Jan 17, 2023 Google Maps image.
No injuries following vehicle fire on Interstate 35 Monday evening
A vehicle was destroyed, however, no one was harmed following a vehicle fire on Interstate 35 Monday evening. According to Lyon County Deputy Colin Brozek, Emporia Police, Emporia Fire and Lyon County...
Jan 17, 2023 Lyon County Sheriff's Office patch.
Special evening service honors the teachings, memory and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Monday
Martin Luther King's legacy of loving thy neighbor, judging others by the content of their character and a dream that all men and women could live together in harmony was celebrated and honored during...
Jan 16, 2023 Photo by Baylee Hudson/KVOE News
Emporia Water Treatment plant ozone system restored; residents may continue to notice strange odor or taste through Tuesday evening
After more than 48 hours, Emporia Water Treatment Plant staff and vendors have restored the plant's ozone system. According to City Communications Manager Christine Johnson, the system was restored Mo...
Jan 16, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
David Traylor Zoo in the midst of lovable Valentine's Day themed fundraiser
Love is, soon-to-be, in the air with Valentine's day just around the corner and the David Traylor Zoo wants to help you grab a unique gift for your special someone. The zoo is offering a series of uni...
Jan 16, 2023 David Traylor Zoo Graphic.
STATEHOUSE: League of Women Voters' Emporia branch begins second year of vote-tracking effort
The League of Women Voters' Emporia branch will be busy the next few months. Why, you might ask? It's tracking votes for lawmakers representing Lyon County for the second straight year. The first week...
Jan 16, 2023 Kansas Statehouse. KVOE News File Photo
