Category Archives: News
WEATHER: Winter weather advisories issued for Chase, Morris, Wabaunsee counties
Several area counties are now in a winter weather advisory for Saturday. Chase, Morris and Wabaunsee counties are part of separate weather alerts. Chase County is in an advisory from 6 am Saturday to ...
Jan 20, 2023 National Weather Service map.
Emporia Fire determines no gas leak near 12th and Riley
Things have returned to normal for a northeast Emporia neighborhood after a possible gas leak was reported before sunrise. Emporia Fire was told about a possible leak at 1222 Riley around 6 am. Kansas...
Jan 20, 2023 Google Maps image.
LYON COUNTY ANIMAL QUARANTINE: Humane Society offers last-minute 'good faith' contract adjustment
There is at least a chance the Humane Society of the flint Hills' animal quarantine contract with Lyon County may go beyond Jan. 27. On Thursday, the Humane Society said it declined an extension of th...
Jan 19, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
NWS Wichita announces spotter training sessions for Chase, Greenwood counties
Snow is possible over the next week, but the National Weather Service is starting to schedule its spring severe weather training sessions. NWS Wichita has announced Kansas SKYWARN Storm Identification...
Jan 19, 2023 Jason Brewer.
Pomona man arrested following late night pursuit in Osage and Franklin counties Wednesday
A vehicle pursuit that began in Osage County concluded in Franklin County with the arrest of a Pomona man on multiple charges Wednesday night. According to Sheriff Chris Wells, a deputy initiated a tr...
Jan 19, 2023 Osage County Sheriff's Photo.
Emporia Land Bank considering acquisition of Urbanside Park to spur additional future development
The Emporia Land Bank is looking to foster additional local development with the potential acquisition of a local park. During the Emporia City Commission's regular meeting Wednesday, City Community D...
Jan 19, 2023 Google Maps image.
County Commissioners approve purchase of new audio/video equipment for Bowyer Community Building Thursday
The Bowyer Community Building will be receiving updated audio and video equipment following approval by Lyon County Commissioners Thursday morning. Commissioners approved the purchase of updated equip...
Jan 19, 2023 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Flint Hills Shootout championship semi-finals begin Thursday inside of White Auditorium
The annual Flint Hills League Basketball tournament is underway inside of White Auditorium. Lead organizer Tanner Smith says it is an exciting time for member schools as playing in an arena like White...
Jan 19, 2023 Flint Hills League Image
WEATHER: Drought remains stable areawide
Another week, another stable report from the US Drought Monitor. The latest weekly map still has Lyon, Chase and Osage counties in moderate drought, along with northwest Coffey, southeast Morris and s...
Jan 19, 2023 US Drought Monitor map.
Osage County Sheriff's Office announces person of interest in Santa Fe Trail High School burglary
The Osage County Sheriff's Office says it is looking for a person of interest in a reported school burglary from last week. Sheriff Chris Wells says deputies are looking for 28-year-old Dalton R Quimb...
Jan 19, 2023 Dalton Quimby. Osage County Sheriff's Office photo.
