Category Archives: News
Lyon County Sheriff's Office adds K-9 to force
The Lyon County Sheriff's Office has a new crime fighter on the force. K-9 Ace has completed basic training in patrol operations and narcotics detection. Ace has been partnered with Deputy Nathan Rank...
Nov 21, 2025 Lyon County K-9 Ace poses with partner Deputy Nathan Rankin. Lyon County Sheriff's Office photo.
34th annual National Teachers Hall of Fame radio auction generates over $14,000 for induction activities
For the 34th consecutive year, KVOE, Emporia State Federal Credit Union and the National Teachers Hall of Fame came together Thursday night to support the best of the best in education. The annual Nat...
Nov 21, 2025 Pictured left to right:
ESFCU President Angie Miller, KVOE Station Manager Ron Thomas and NTHF Director Maddie Fennel. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Traffic impact of Friday's Turnpike wreck near Emporia also felt in Chase County
Friday's multi-vehicle injury crash southwest of Emporia had a notable ripple effect on traffic, and not just for the immediate highway closure zone that was effective for 12 hours after the wreck. Th...
Nov 21, 2025 Chase County Sheriff's Office.
Strong City man arrested on suspicion of drug distribution, criminal use of explosives after warrant search Thursday
Chase County deputies have arrested a Strong City man for alleged drug activities -- and also for having explosives inside his house. Sheriff Jacob Welsh says the incident began unfolding around 7:15 ...
Nov 20, 2025 Gerald Brown. Chase County Jail photo.
Ribbon cut for ESB Financial Holiday Plaza ice skating rink
Next week, the ESB Financial Holiday Plaza officially opens to the public. The ice rink and related amenities at 923 Commercial had its official ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, bringing a big smile ...
Nov 20, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia State and all 19 community colleges sign historic articulation agreement Thursday
Emporia State University is making it easier for community college students to get bachelor's degrees. ESU has finalized an articulation agreement with all the state's 19 community colleges and held a...
Nov 20, 2025 Photo courtesy of Emporia State University.
Newman Regional Health celebrates National Rural Health Day
Thursday is National Rural Health Day, and representatives of Newman Regional Health joined KVOE's On-Air Chat on Wednesday to discuss the need for a range of medical services in rural settings. Execu...
Nov 20, 2025 Newman Regional Health staffers discussed their roles and the need for high-quality health care in rural settings on KVOE's On-Air Chat on Wednesday. Pictured are (from left) Brock Tremblay, Bethany Frank, KVOE General Manager Ron Thomas, Val Raygoza, Saylor Middleton and Dr Jamie Foley. Steven Bazan/Newman Regional Health.
Bridge over US-75 near Melvern closed after over-height load incident Wednesday
A bridge over a federal highway near Melvern has to be closed for the foreseeable future after an over-height load incident Wednesday. The Osage County Sheriff's Office says the South Morrill Road Bri...
Nov 20, 2025 Osage County Sheriff's Office photos.
Osage County deputies involved in officer-involved shooting near Carbondale released from hospital
All three Osage County deputies hit by gunfire in a fatal shooting incident near Carbondale this past weekend have been released from the hospital. Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells had previously ment...
Nov 20, 2025 (From left) Osage County Deputy Christian Moran, Osage County Corporal Clayton Hartpence, Osage County K-9 Deputy James Cason. Osage County Sheriff's Office photos.
Chase County begins work to replace trio of outdoor warning sirens
Chase County had some progress in getting some new outdoor warning signs installed Wednesday. Emergency Management Director Scott Wiltse says the siren at the Matfield Green Fire Station was installed...
Nov 20, 2025 National Weather Service graphic.
