Category Archives: News
More time needed to determine victim's identity of Tuesday's fatal train-pedestrian incident in Emporia
It could take several days to identify the victim in Tuesday's train-pedestrian incident. Emporia Police Capt. Lisa Hayes says the preliminary investigation indicates the incident near 12th and Whildi...
Oct 12, 2022 KVOE News photo.
Preliminary hearing delayed for Lyon County attempted murder suspect
A preliminary hearing has been delayed for a man accused of attempted murder and other charges in Lyon County District Court. Phillip Trump was supposed to have a hearing Wednesday, but that was delay...
Oct 12, 2022 Phillip Trump. Lyon County Jail photo.
Red flag warning now affects all area counties Thursday
Outdoor burning is disallowed for all area counties Thursday. The National Weather Service offices in Topeka and Wichita have issued red flag warnings for Lyon and all surrounding counties. The timing...
Oct 12, 2022 WeatherTAP.com graphic.
Suspect arrested in White City bank robbery incident
Morris County deputies say they have made an arrest in connection with Wednesday's alleged bank robbery. Sheriff Jay Simecka says the incident happened at the Bank of the Flint Hills in White City sho...
Oct 12, 2022 Morris County Sheriff's Office photo.
Emporians encouraged to attend information meeting on Highland Street improvements
Emporians are encouraged to learn more about an upcoming street project. The city has scheduled a public information meeting next as work is planned for Highland Street between 12th and 16th. The meet...
Oct 12, 2022 City of Emporia map.
Medicare phone scam reported by KVOE listeners
Periodically, KVOE News updates you on different phone scams. A new one is apparently circulating. KVOE listeners say they have been contacted by callers allegedly representing Medicare. However, the ...
Oct 12, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia's Economic Outlook Conference coming Friday
Emporia's annual Economic Outlook Conference is coming soon. Presentations will be Friday at Flint Hills Technical College from 10:30 am to 2 pm. As has been the case in years past, the conference wil...
Oct 12, 2022 Courtesy graphic.
Emporia Area Chamber seeking nominations for Business of Year
The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce has opened up the nomination window for its annual Business of the Year award, and it's asking business owners to make submissions over the next few weeks. Nominee...
Oct 12, 2022 Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce logo.
After successful Rural Rise Summit, Emporia Main Street readies for Kansas Main Street quarterly training session in town
Emporia Main Street is reporting a positive spillover effect from a recent national conference held locally. Following the Rural Rise Summit held in downtown Emporia late last month, Main Street Direc...
Oct 12, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County Commission to handle fire alarm inspection bids, grant application support letters Thursday
Facility matters will highlight Thursday's meeting of the Lyon County Commission. Facilities representative Robbie Weiss will present several fire alarm inspection and test bids, including a nearly $4...
Oct 12, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
