Category Archives: News
Noted shark expert asks residents to help threatened sharks by 'voting with their wallets' with seafood purchases
Sharks have fascinated people for generations, and a noted expert on the predators came to Emporia State University on Friday night. Dr. David Shiffman of Arizona State University says he has been int...
Mar 11, 2023 Dr. David Shiffman discussed threats to sharks and ways to reduce those threats during an appearance at Emporia State University on Friday. Baylee Hudson/KVOE News.
Man wanted for questioning, second person arrested after alleged incident Wednesday in Council Grove
A man recently wanted by Morris County authorities after an alleged incident in Council Grove is now under arrest. The Morris County Sheriff's Office says Colton Brady was taken into custody without i...
Mar 11, 2023 Colton Brady. Morris County Sheriff's Office photo.
USD 251 continues review of emergency communication systems during regular board meeting Wednesday
USD 251 Northern Lyon County will certainly be updating its security system in the near future. The only question that remains is the route the district will take to reach that goal. During their rece...
Mar 10, 2023
Major work ahead at Emporia's Sixth and Prairie intersection beginning next week
The Sixth and Prairie intersection that some of us have navigated for decades will look quite a bit different once a "geometric improvement" process ends in about six months. Work is tentatively set t...
Mar 10, 2023 City of Emporia map.
LYON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT: Jury trials ahead in drug distribution, child sex abuse, aggravated child endangerment cases
Several cases working through Lyon County District Court moved closer to trials after hearings Thursday. Dennis Ray Torrence A man accused in Lyon County District Court of sexually abusing a teenager ...
Mar 10, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Blood in Flight Initiative behind-the-scenes work detailed on KVOE Morning Show
Following Wednesday's announcement of the Blood in Flight Initiative at Newman Regional Health, further details were discussed by members of LifeSave Transport on KVOE's Morning Show on Thursday. The ...
Mar 10, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
No Coast Film Fest screening Oscar-nominated short films Saturday
It's Oscars weekend, and if you want to see who is up for some awards before Sunday night's TV show, you have a chance to do so in downtown Emporia on Saturday. No Coast Film Fest is screening all the...
Mar 10, 2023 No Coast Film Fest graphic.
Medical condition leads to semi wreck on Kansas Turnpike near Matfield Green service exit
An unspecified medical condition apparently led to a semi wreck and reported injuries for the driver on the Kansas Turnpike near the Matfield Green service exit early Friday. The Kansas Highway Patrol...
Mar 10, 2023 Kansas Turnpike Authority logo.
Noted shark expert coming to Emporia State on Friday evening
In a way, the popular TV phenomenon "Shark Week" is getting compressed Friday night with an appearance by a noted expert on the predator. Dr. David Shiffman, an interdisciplinary marine conservation b...
Mar 10, 2023 Dr. David Shiffman (left) will discuss science and policy related to sharks during a special appearance at Emporia State's Albert Taylor Hall on Friday night. Arizona State University photo.
STATEHOUSE: Veto showdown ahead as Kansas Senate passes Fairness in Women's Sports Act
A bill designed to halt transgender women from participating in girls' or women's sports at the school or college level is now in front of Kansas Governor Laura Kelly. The Kansas Senate voted 28-11 to...
Mar 10, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
