Category Archives: News
WEATHER: Increasing fire danger precedes Friday's severe weather risk
After abnormally calm conditions across the KVOE listening area for several days over the past week, the wind returns to close out the week. So does a critical fire danger. Dry, warm and windy conditi...
Apr 12, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
EMPORIA STATE: Hush, Brinkman at odds over transparency connected to faculty performance bonuses
Emporia State University President Ken Hush's open letter to Emporia media and the community touted the university's method of giving performance stipends while sharply criticizing the city's mayor fo...
Apr 12, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Local law enforcement seeking suspect following attempted traffic stop on Interstate 35 Tuesday night
The Lyon County Sheriff's Office is seeking information on a suspect who fled an attempted traffic stop early Tuesday evening. According to Lyon County Sgt. Zach Shafer, at approximately 7:45 pm he at...
Apr 11, 2023 KVOE News file photo
Emporia State first-generation students bringing second Annual Doggy Dash Apr. 12
Get ready to run with your dog or just by yourself and friends for the 2nd Annual Doggy Dash organized by Emporia State First Generation Student Organization later this month. This year, the ESU First...
Apr 11, 2023 2nd Annual Doggy Dash organized by Emporia State First Generation Students Organization logo.
OPEN LETTER: Hush says Emporia State will continue to reward 'high-performing faculty'
On April 5, the Kansas Reflector published an article regarding 'bonuses' awarded to some of the faculty at ESU. That article included uninformed statements, from the Mayor of Emporia no less, that di...
Apr 11, 2023 KVOE News photo.
City of Emporia hosts landlord and tenant seminar Tuesday
A special seminar Tuesday afternoon sought to help local landlords and tenants find common ground when it comes to rental agreements and everything that goes with it. The City of Emporia welcomed Hous...
Apr 11, 2023 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Emporia High lockdown suspect to remain in detention until next hearing
The teenager accused of aggravated assault in an alleged incident that led to lockdowns at several Emporia schools and Flint Hills Technical College late last month will remain in detention until his ...
Apr 11, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Emporian arrested on suspicion of aggravated arson after small fire, reported discovery of second incendiary device
Formal charges are now officially pending after a structure fire report from early Monday. Following the incident reported at 825 Congress around 4 am, Emporia Police Capt. Lisa Hayes says a joint inv...
Apr 11, 2023 Emporia Police and Emporia Fire have been investigating a reported structure fire -- and the potential use of an incendiary device -- during an alleged incident in the 800 block of Congress early Monday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lyon County Emergency Management Director pleased with response by area fire departments and residents to busy grass fire season
The annual burn season has been busy with activity truly ramping up just over the past week. According to Lyon County Emergency Management Director Jarrod Fell, the county saw right around 100 active ...
Apr 11, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Drug distribution, offender registry cases ahead Wednesday in Lyon County District Court
A suspect in a Lyon County drug distribution and contraband trafficking case has a hearing Wednesday. Maurice De'Sean Evans has a preliminary hearing at 1:30 pm. Evans is accused of distributing up to...
Apr 11, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
