Category Archives: News
Reported tree fire near Emporia church turns out to have different source point
There was a fire outside Emporia's Victory Fellowship Church on Thursday, but it wasn't the tree fire that was initially reported. Firefighters responded to the church at 693 Road 190 around 7 am. Ins...
Jan 19, 2023 Emporia Fire badge.
Argabright formally honored as 2023 Superintendent of the Year in Topeka
As his nearly 40-year career begins to wind down, USD 252 Southern Lyon County Superintendent Mike Argabright reflected on his time in education during a special reception in his honor Wednesday morni...
Jan 18, 2023 Photo by Ron Thomas/KVOE News
Plumb Place agency to be known as Southwick House
There is a new name for an Emporia agency with a long history of helping women in crisis. The Plumb Place Board of Directors has retired the Plumb Place name as part of a meeting this month. In its pl...
Jan 18, 2023 Southwick House photos.
Emporia City Commissioners amend intended bond amount for proposed development project Wednesday
A planned improvement project is expanding as is support from the Emporia City Commission. During their regular meeting Wednesday morning, commissioners approved amending a resolution, originally pass...
Jan 18, 2023 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Missy Floyd named Emporia Chamber's Volunteer of Year
The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce has finalized its field of honorees for its upcoming Annual Meeting. Saint Francis Ministries Foster Care Homes Supervisor Missy Floyd has been named the Volunteer...
Jan 18, 2023 Missy Floyd. Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce photo.
Eastside Community Group to receive Chamber's Community Impact Award
Emporia's Eastside Community Group is receiving the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce Community Impact Award. Eastside Community Group will be recognized Friday as part of the Chamber's 125th Annual Me...
Jan 18, 2023 Eastside Community Group photo.
Duft set to begin Lyon County Commission tenure: 'I'm all in'
The Lyon County Commission has its second meeting of the year Thursday. It will be the first for First District Commissioner Ken Duft as a member of the board. He says he's ready to serve the district...
Jan 18, 2023 Lyon County Chief Judge Jeff Larson (left) swears Ken Duft in to the Lyon County Commission First District position as part of a short ceremony at the Lyon County Courthouse. KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Geography key reason why atmospheric river hasn't reached Kansas
Over the past three weeks, California has been hammered with winter storm after winter storm, bringing feet of rainfall to low-lying areas and massive snow totals to the mountains. Virtually none of t...
Jan 18, 2023 An atmospheric river leading to historic rain and snow totals for California is easing. Virtually none of that moisture made it to Kansas since the pattern began in late December. WeatherTAP.com satellite image.
Over 40 new cases, one death added to Lyon County's COVID-19 totals
Lyon County's latest COVID-19 report included over 40 new positive cases and, unfortunately, one death connected to the virus. Lyon County Public Health reported 43 new cases Wednesday, meaning the we...
Jan 18, 2023 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
Charges announced in Greenwood County drug distribution case
Formal charges have now been lodged against two people suspected of drug distribution activity outside a Greenwood County school. Jennifer Marie Hess faces 10 counts, including but not limited to mari...
Jan 18, 2023 Greenwood County Courthouse. 13th Judicial District photo.
