Category Archives: News
Hartford man hospitalized following rollover accident in Coffey County Monday evening
A Hartford resident suffered suspected serious injuries after his vehicle rolled early Monday evening. The accident was reported around 7 pm west of 19th Avenue and Black Bird Lane, 1.8 miles east of ...
Aug 22, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
ESU and Flint Hills Technical College students welcomed back to Emporia with annual block party Monday evening
Once again the city of Emporia showed out in full force to ring in a new school year and welcome back the students of Emporia State University and Flint Hills Technical College Monday evening. The ann...
Aug 22, 2022
Local residents encouraged to attend virtual fence law seminar Tuesday evening
If you might be a bit behind in your knowledge of Kansas fence laws, the Kansas State Department of Agricultural Economics is offering a free course to help you brush up on the basics. The Kansas Fenc...
Aug 22, 2022 Kansas State University Research and Extension logo.
Traffic constricted near Emporia's Sixth and Rural as West Highway 50 resurfacing project begins
The West Highway 50 resurfacing project is officially underway. Crews are concentrating on the east side of the overall work zone, with work starting to repair and reconstruct the northeast corner of ...
Aug 22, 2022 Traffic begins moving past a construction zone at Sixth and Rural on Monday. This is part of the West Highway 50 resurfacing project between Prairie and Neosho into October. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Kansas Turnpike Authority to consider bids for restaurants at Emporia, Matfield Green service exits
There is a chance you might see new restaurants at the Kansas Turnpike's area service exits down the road. The Turnpike Authority has issued a Request for Proposals for four of its service exits, incl...
Aug 22, 2022 Kansas Turnpike Authority logo.
Trial ahead for man accused of trying to rob downtown Emporia convenience store
Trial is ahead -- and soon -- for a man accused of trying to rob a downtown Emporia convenience store this year. Trial is set to begin Aug. 29 for Darren Hutcherson in Lyon County District Court, depe...
Aug 22, 2022 Darren Hutcherson. Kansas Department of Corrections photos.
Emporia man facing trial for allegedly bringing contraband to jail
Trial could begin next week for an Emporia man accused of bringing contraband into the Lyon County Jail. Michael Hise faces single counts of trafficking contraband, drug possession and paraphernalia p...
Aug 22, 2022 Michael Hise. Lyon County Jail photo.
Leader of Emporia's Vote No rally mulling future steps after position terminated at Sacred Heart Elementary
Alexis Lowder hasn't decided on whether she plans to file a lawsuit after Emporia's Sacred Heart School terminated her employment for helping to organize Emporia's Vote No rally on an abortion regulat...
Aug 22, 2022 Alexis Lowder (left, courtesy photo) was recently fired from her position at Emporia's Sacred Heart Elementary (KVOE photo) for her role in organizing Emporia's Vote No rally in early July.
After busy summer weekdays, Bloom House expects weekend traffic to pick up speed
Traffic is picking up at Bloom House Youth Services, a non-profit organization helping homeless youths. Board President Clara Corn says the summer had a "regular amount" of teenagers using the drop-in...
Aug 22, 2022 Bloom House Youth Services Logo.
Emporia Rec Commission to discuss golf simulation system among agenda items
Several discussion points are ahead for the Emporia Recreation Commission with its monthly meeting coming Monday evening. Director Tom McEvoy has several items to present, including an update on the a...
Aug 22, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
