Category Archives: News
USD 251 considering implementation of new security system
USD 251 North Lyon County is considering a significant upgrade to its current security measures per conversations amongst the board of education Wednesday. Currently, the board is looking into the imp...
Feb 12, 2023 USD 251 North Lyon County logo.
Cause undetermined following structure fire in east Emporia Sunday
Emporia Fire Crews were called to the scene of a structure fire in east Emporia early Sunday afternoon. Crews were called to 410 Cottonwood just after 1:00 pm. According to Battalion Chief Eron Steinl...
Feb 12, 2023
More additions to Emporia Pavilions to be named soon
There has been a lot of movement as of late within the Emporia Pavilions development in western Emporia and it appears to be just the tip of the iceberg. According to Emporia City Manager Trey Cocking...
Feb 12, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Boy Scout Troop 157 sets stage for summer camp with fundraising breakfast
Emporia Boy Scout Troop 157 served up breakfast for the masses with its annual pancake feed Saturday. Recently-appointed Eagle Scout Julian Davila joined the Boy Scouts after moving to Kansas from Col...
Feb 12, 2023 Members of Boy Scout Troop 157 work behind the scenes at the group's annual pancake feed Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation continues tradition of improving habitat through fundraising
Over the past 40 years, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation has generated funds to improve habitat and other conditions. That work has paid dividends, according to Flint Hills Chapter President Lance Fu...
Feb 12, 2023 Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Flint Hills Chapter President Lance Fullerton (standing, back) opens proceedings for the group's annual auction Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
'It's long overdue:' US Department of Veterans Affairs, Kansas Commission for Veterans Affairs pleased with PACT Act interest
Better than 50 local and area veterans took advantage of an opportunity to learn more about the PACT Act during a special information briefing at the Emporia American Legion Post 5 Saturday. The PACT ...
Feb 11, 2023 Veterans line up to get information about the PACT Act and US Department of Veterans Affairs objectives before Saturday's PACT Act information briefing at Emporia's American Legion Post 5. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Chase County Fire busy with grass fires Saturday
Chase County Fire handled a pair of small fires Saturday. Fire Chief Steve Fillmore says the first fire developed in a ditch along Highway 150 west of Elmdale. Despite light breezes, the fire burned a...
Feb 11, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
High-speed pursuit of motorcycle begins near Lebo, ends with arrest after reported crash in Thorndale
There are still some details pending after a law enforcement pursuit of a motorcycle east of Emporia on Saturday afternoon. Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Candice Breshears says a chase began on Inters...
Feb 11, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Road signs damaged north of Admire; Lyon County deputies believe damage was intentional
Several road signs were recently damaged in north Lyon County, and deputies believe the signs were deliberately targeted. Undersheriff John Koelsch says at least six signs were hit by a vehicle in the...
Feb 11, 2023 Google Maps image.
Crash involving vehicle, utility pole near Emporia under investigation
Lyon County deputies are investigating a crash involving a vehicle and utility pole. The incident was reported shortly before 7 am near Roads 160 and M-7, just east of Sacred Heart Cemetery and just e...
Feb 11, 2023 An Evergy truck sits outside the site of a vehicle-utility pole crash Saturday morning. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
