Category Archives: News
WEATHER: Travel conditions improve after 1-4 inches of snowfall areawide
Travel conditions are improving across the KVOE listening area after light snowfall. The KVOE studios got 1.5 inches of snowfall Tuesday night into early Wednesday. Other totals: *Ninth and Lawrence: ...
Jan 25, 2023 Trees along Cedar Creek in Chase County received a dusting of snow from Tuesday night's winter storm. Scott Dawson.
Bike rider hurt after crash involving SUV in east Emporia
A crash in east Emporia between an SUV and bicycle sent the bike rider to Newman Regional Health for treatment Tuesday evening. A vehicle collided with a bike at Ninth and Sylvan around 6:40 pm. Empor...
Jan 24, 2023 Google Maps image.
K-99 reopens near Admire after semi crash
No hospital transports followed a semi crash in northern Lyon County on Tuesday. The hay-hauling semi went off Kansas Highway 99 near Admire and almost completely overturned in a ditch. Deputies had t...
Jan 24, 2023 Lyon County Sheriff's Office photo.
Portion of Olpe-Hartford Road reopened following ten-month bridge replacement project
After ten months, a portion of Olpe-Hartford Road has reopened to traffic. Lyon County tells KVOE News that construction on Road 75 between Roads P and R is now complete. The road was closed for a bri...
Jan 24, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Demand for food keeping Abundant Harvest busy through winter months
Leadership and volunteers of Abundant Harvest have been "busy" over the winter months. According to Director Lee Alderman, the agency has been giving out a semi's worth of food each month with right a...
Jan 24, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Lifetime and Gravel City Adventure hosting docuseries watch party Friday
Cycling enthusiasts and local residents are invited to Gravel City Adventure and Supply Co. to experience the "Call of a Lifetime." Call of a Lifetime is a six-part docuseries focusing on the Lifetime...
Jan 24, 2023 Gravel City and Lifetime Courtesy Image.
Despite December net loss, CareArc closes out 2022 with financial gain
While ending the month down financially, CareArc did manage to close out the 2022 calendar year with a positive ending balance yet again. Chief Financial Officer Surresa Howe delivered the center's mo...
Jan 24, 2023 KVOE News photo.
LYON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT: Hearings in rape, aggravated battery, cocaine distribution, aggravated child endangerment cases highlight busy docket Wednesday
Wednesday is shaping up to be a busy day in Lyon County District Court. *Christopher A Diaz has separate preliminary hearings planned, one for charges of aggravated robbery, aggravated burglary, aggra...
Jan 24, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
City of Emporia altering news release procedure
The City of Emporia is updating its procedures for notifying the public. According to communications manager Christine Johnson the city will now be posting all news and media releases directly to its ...
Jan 24, 2023 City of Emporia logo.
USD 253 Emporia board may take next step in selling former Maynard building
USD 253 Emporia board members may take the next steps toward a final sale of the former Maynard building at their regular meeting Wednesday. Board members could select a realtor to lead the process. A...
Jan 24, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
