Category Archives: News
Kansas Turnpike Authority begins short-term repair on highway at Emporia
Short-term repairs are underway on the Kansas Turnpike at Emporia. The Turnpike Authority has closed the northbound outside lane between the Emporia gate, mile marker 127, and mile marker 129.1. Repai...
Apr 10, 2023 Courtesy image.
Windle becomes latest USD 252 incumbent to file for re-election
Another incumbent has filed for re-election. Gene Windle filed paperwork Monday to be re-elected to USD 252 Southern Lyon County Position 1. He is currently unopposed. Windle is now on the ballot alon...
Apr 10, 2023 USD 252 Southern Lyon County logo.
Safety debrief ahead for USD 253 Emporia board after lockdown incident
USD 253 Emporia Board of Education members will discuss school safety as part of their upcoming meeting Wednesday. Board members will discuss the results of the district's safety debrief following a B...
Apr 10, 2023 Emporia Police officers and investigators enter Emporia High as part of an investigation into a "potential safety situation" that led to lockdowns at the school and several others nearby March 29. KVOE News file photo.
Burn acreage jumps dramatically areawide since March 19 report
If you thought there was a lot of smoke in the air the past few days, you're right. The amount of acreage burned in Lyon and surrounding counties jumped dramatically between March 19 and this past Sat...
Apr 10, 2023 Kansas Flint Hills Smoke Management map.
Emporia Main Street sifting through raft of information from Main Street America conference with The Taste ahead Saturday
With The Taste fast approaching this weekend, Emporia Main Street administrators are still processing a ton of information gathered during the Main Street America national conference in Boston, Massac...
Apr 10, 2023 Emporia Main Street administrators and board members (from left) Jessica Buchholz, Erren Harter, Sally Sanchez, Casey Woods and Jeremy Johns attend a session at the Main Street America conference late last month. Emporia Main Street photo.
Cottonwood Falls housing development to receive $1 million in state funds
A housing development in Cottonwood Falls is receiving $1 million in funding through the Kansas Housing Corporation. Frontier Development Group is receiving $650,000 in Moderate Income Housing funds a...
Apr 10, 2023 Kansas Housing Authority graphic.
WEATHER: Low-end severe weather risk expands slightly through early Monday evening
Monday's risk of severe weather remains low, although it has expanded slightly when compared to early-morning outlooks. The Storm Prediction Center has a marginal risk along and south of a line from E...
Apr 10, 2023 Storm Prediction Center, WeatherTAP.com radar image.
Emporia Police investigating report of Molotov cocktail or other incendiary device allegedly thrown into apartment house early Monday
Emporia Police officers continue their investigation into a reported structure fire near downtown Emporia. Emporia Police Capt. Ray Mattas has confirmed officers and Emporia firefighters were dispatch...
Apr 10, 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.
Safe digging month; Residents reminded to call 8-1-1 before digging
The month of April is safe digging month, emphasizing the importance of taking all proper steps before beginning home projects of any kind. Governor Laura Kelly recently signed a proclamation to that ...
Apr 9, 2023 Kansas 811 Logo.
Brush fires reported across portions of Lyon County Sunday
Area firefighters spent much of their Easter afternoon battling grass fires. A pair of fires were reported early Sunday afternoon. The first was located in the 600 block of Road 400, roughly 14 miles ...
Apr 9, 2023 Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve photo.
