Category Archives: News
Darbyshire files for re-election to USD 252 school board
The candidate filing deadline for the 2023 election cycle is still over two months away, but the USD 252 Southern Lyon County race now has a name on the ballot. Emily Darbyshire, currently the board p...
Mar 14, 2023 Incumbent Emily Darbyshire (third from left) is the first candidate to file for a position on the the USD 252 Board of Education. USD 252 photo.
American Red Cross planning several local blood drives in coming weeks
The American Red Cross has a number of local blood drives coming to the KVOE listening area. St. Mark's Lutheran Church began the slate of drives Monday with Olpe High School next on the list with a d...
Mar 13, 2023 American Red Cross photo.
Emporia Public Library and David Traylor Zoo offering plenty of activities to keep residents busy through Spring Break
For those looking for something to do over Spring Break week, two local institutions have plenty of options available to you. Between now and Friday, the Emporia Public Library is offering "spring cra...
Mar 13, 2023 Emporia Public Library logo and KVOE News File Photo.
Landowners asked to be responsible as grass fire season set to pick up speed
Based off information from the Kansas Flint Hills Smoke Management's social media, the 2023 pasture burn season is off to a slow start. Nearly 1,500 acres has been burned in Chase County north of Stro...
Mar 13, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Strong City preparing for new splash pad this summer
Strong City looks poised to add a splash pad by late summer. Mayor Lydia Simmons says construction could begin within a month just east of the town's community-built playground and just south of the f...
Mar 13, 2023 Artist rendering.
Online auction ending soon for Saint Patrick's Committee with annual celebration coming Saturday
This is a huge week for the Emporia Saint Patrick's Committee. The community group is ending its first-ever online auction Tuesday evening. Over 55 items are currently up for bid on the group's Facebo...
Mar 13, 2023 Saint Patrick's Day Committee graphic.
LYON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT: Allegations of violent activity, property crimes among Wednesday court hearings
Numerous hearings of note are set to take place Wednesday in Lyon County District Court, including several cases connected to alleged property crimes or violent activity. Luis Abundiz-Correa has two p...
Mar 13, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia Police alerting residents of Evergy shutoff scam involving Cash App payments
Emporia Police officers are warning residents of the latest scam allegedly involving somebody claiming to represent Evergy. Officers say a suspect is calling people, claiming they are behind on paymen...
Mar 13, 2023 Cash App logo.
Early-Monday crash southwest of Emporia sends one person to Newman Regional Health
One person was taken to Newman Regional Health after a crash on the Kansas Turnpike in Chase County early Monday. Emporia Fire and EMS was called to mile marker 105, about 22 miles southwest of Empori...
Mar 13, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
STATEHOUSE: League of Women Voters tracking report March 6-10
Activity picked up in the Kansas Legislature last week. Our Emporia League of Women Voters Vote Tracking Committee tracks bills and votes on the following topics: abortion, civil rights, climate chang...
Mar 13, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
