Category Archives: News
Drivers urged to avoid East Logan between Warren and Weaver as house move begins
Drivers in southeast Emporia are asked to avoid the area of Logan Avenue between Warren Way and Weaver Street until further notice. The Smoots house is being moved from that area -- eventually -- to R...
Dec 16, 2022 Google Maps image.
LYON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT: Bench warrant announced for attempted robbery suspect, offender registry suspect set for pretrial
A man accused of attempted aggravated robbery had his preliminary hearing delayed Thursday because he allegedly failed to appear at the hearing. A bench warrant was issued for Derek Hill. A new hearin...
Dec 16, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
No change in Drought Monitor map despite Tuesday's rain
Tuesday's rainfall did nothing to change the US Drought Monitor's latest map. Moderate drought remains firmly in place for all of Lyon, Chase and Osage counties, as well as northwest Coffey, southeast...
Dec 16, 2022 US Drought Monitor map.
USD 253's Seasonal Celebration brings holiday music to White Auditorium
The Seasonal Celebration concluded Thursday night for USD 253 Emporia. This was the 87th Seasonal Celebration for the district as Emporia High and Emporia Middle School students provided vocal and ins...
Dec 16, 2022 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
The Emporia Municipal Band is ready to perform its Christmas Concert for the community this weekend
The Emporia Municipal Band is back this Christmas season with a special concert for the community this Sunday afternoon. This year the community will be able to enjoy the concert at the Granada Theatr...
Dec 15, 2022 Emporia Municipal Band Christmas Concert logo.
EMPORIA FATAL HIT-AND-RUN: Emporia Police seeking information on possible witnesses to Thursday's fatal hit and run in downtown Emporia
In addition to searching for the suspect believed to be involved in Thursday night's fatal hit and run in downtown Emporia, Emporia Police are now seeking information on potential witnesses to the inc...
Dec 15, 2022 Angel Alvarado. Kansas Bureau of Investigation photo.
Newman Regional Host Cookies with Claus
Newman Regional Health Volunteers will be spreading the Christmas cheer next Tuesday. From 8 am to 1 pm in the serpentine hallway between Buildings C and F volunteers will be selling an assortment of ...
Dec 15, 2022
City of Emporia considering moving new skate park from Santa Fe to Whittier as project enters 'input gathering' phase through January
Plans have shifted somewhat over the past year, however, the City of Emporia is still moving forward with the construction of a new skate park. Original plans were to construct the half-million dollar...
Dec 15, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County Commissioners choose not to move forward with redistricting of county boundaries during weekly meeting Thursday
Redistricting will not be occurring in Lyon County, at least for the time being. During their weekly action meeting Thursday morning, commissioners were presented with the latest census data detailing...
Dec 15, 2022 Lyon County Commission photos.
First Church of the Nazarene hosting fourth annual live nativity Friday and Saturday
Emporia's First Church of the Nazarene will be putting on its fourth annual live nativity scene this weekend. The nativity scene will take place Friday and Saturday at the church located at 2931 West ...
Dec 15, 2022 Photo by Chuck Samples/KVOE News
