Category Archives: News
Part of Flint Hills Technical College main campus evacuated briefly after reported natural gas leak
Part of the Flint Hills Technical College main campus was briefly evacuated late Friday afternoon after a report of a gas leak late Friday afternoon. Emporia Fire responded to 3301 West 18th around 4 ...
Aug 12, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
BATTLE OF THE BADGES BLOOD DRIVE: Law Enforcement crowned 2022 champions; More than 180 units of blood collected
With 87 votes, local Law Enforcement took home the title of Battle of the Badges Champions Friday. This year's blood drive had more than 200 appointments over three days and collected a grand total of...
Aug 12, 2022 Emporia Police Capt. Ray Mattas and Lyon County Undersheriff John Koelsch celebrate winning the 2022 Battle of the Badges Blood Drive. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
AVILA MURDER: Cornejo-Campoverde review hearing set for Nov. 2
Court proceedings continue for Jordy Cornejo-Campoverde, one of the six defendants in the 2017 murder of Jesus Avila. In Lyon County District Court on Friday, Judge Lee Fowler approved a request from ...
Aug 12, 2022 Jordy Cornejo-Campoverde. Lyon County Jail photo.
City of Emporia encouraging citizen response to ongoing survey
As the city of Emporia continues navigating new waters, a new citywide survey will help the administration identify the city's strengths and weaknesses according to City Manager Trey Cocking. During a...
Aug 12, 2022 KVOE News File Photo
Emporia State to use pair of interim provosts for time being
For the time being, two people will serve as Emporia State University's provost. President Ken Hush says Drs. Joan Brewer and Brent Thomas will share the position in addition to their current duties, ...
Aug 12, 2022 Joan Brewer (left), Brent Thomas. Emporia State University photos.
USD 251: Early childhood center nearly finished, substitute teacher pay increased
Less than two weeks remain before USD 251 North Lyon County begins classes. One of the key focal points for the year is brand-new to the district: an early childhood development center near North Lyon...
Aug 12, 2022 USD 251 North Lyon County logo.
Nearly $25 million federal grant leading to improvements for Flint Hills Nature Trail
A major federal grant is coming to the Flint Hills Nature Trail north of Emporia. US Senator Jerry Moran has announced a nearly $25 million grant from the US Department of Transportation to the Kansas...
Aug 12, 2022 Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks photo.
Application window extended for Kansas Reservoir Protection Initiative
Landowners in Lyon, Coffey and Greenwood counties have a longer window to apply for involvement in the Kansas Reservoir Protection Initiative. The state program offers financial assistance in what are...
Aug 12, 2022 Kansas Water Office map.
Magistrate judge, two local attorneys forwarded to Kansas Governor for Wheeler's replacement on 5th District bench
Three people with deep connections to Lyon County's judicial system have been forwarded to Kansas Governor Laura Kelly for her consideration as the county's next judge. On Thursday, the 5th Judicial D...
Aug 12, 2022 Kansas Courts graphic.
4th Judicial District renews call for Coffey County magistrate judge post nominations
The 4th Judicial District has a new magistrate judge position it is looking to fill in Coffey County, and the district's Nominating Commission renewed the call for names this week. The Nominating Comm...
Aug 12, 2022 4th Judicial District screenshot.
