Category Archives: News
KBI investigating inmate death in Greenwood County
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has been called to look into the death of a Greenwood County inmate. Greenwood County Sheriff Heath Samuels says 50-year-old Jacqueline Montelango was pronounced dea...
Nov 07, 2022 Kansas Bureau of Investigation logo.
Man charged in Greenwood County with aggravated weapons, offender registry violations
Greenwood County has charged a man with several counts after a traffic stop late last month. The vehicle stop was listed on Oct. 28 by the Greenwood County Sheriff's Office. Deputies say they arrested...
Nov 07, 2022 Greenwood County Courthouse. 13th Judicial District photo.
UPDATE: More than 2,100 voters take advantage of advance voting opportunities in Lyon County
Advanced voting has concluded and election day is now upon us. According to Lyon County Election Officer Tammy Vopat turnout was tremendous with more than 2,140 voters taking advantage of advance voti...
Nov 07, 2022 KVOE News photo.
Details announced after alleged Halloween arson incident in Eureka
Greenwood County deputies are still investigating after an alleged arson incident in Eureka on Halloween. Eureka Fire Chief Luke Westerman says firefighters and emergency crews were called to a struct...
Nov 07, 2022 Greenwood County Sheriff's Office logo. KVOE News file photo.
Special meeting on Election Day for Emporia-Lyon County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission
The Emporia-Lyon County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission has slated a special work-and-study session for Election Day. Board members are meeting to discuss new zoning regulations for the city. Fu...
Nov 07, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
USD 253 Emporia board to mull use of proceeds from Maynard Center sale, budget projections
Budgetary matters, construction and education improvements are all ahead for the USD 253 Emporia Board of Education's meeting this week. Board members will discuss how to use the proceeds from propert...
Nov 07, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: With staffing shortages in place, KDOT reminding drivers to plan ahead for winter weather episodes
Parts of the KVOE listening area had a brush with winter driving conditions over the weekend. Once the winter driving season begins in earnest, the Kansas Department of Transportation is urging driver...
Nov 07, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve accepting reservations for upcoming candlelight tours
Reservations for the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve's sixth annual candlelight tours are open now. The tours will take place Saturday, Nov. 19 at the preserve. Activities will take place at the L...
Nov 06, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
CareArc announces hiring of new providers for Emporia and Eureka locations
CareArc is introducing two new advanced practice providers. Peggy Fell joins the staff of CareArc's Emporia location and previously worked at Cotton O'Neil Internal Medicine where her responsibilities...
Nov 06, 2022 Pictured Left to Right:
Peggy Fell and Sharita Stutesman.
CareArc courtesy photos.
New online component coming as part of 31st annual KVOE National Teachers Hall of Fame auction
The Annual National Teachers Hall of Fame radio auction is returning next week with a brand new component. In years past, this auction has taken place over live radio and will do so once again, howeve...
Nov 06, 2022 KVOE News File Photo
