Category Archives: News
Crosswinds CEO excited for 988 rollout and ease of access it will bring to mental health patients
With an increase for mental health services, specifically suicide intervention, on the rise across the nation, local mental health professionals are very excited for the rollout of the new 988 lifelin...
Jul 16, 2022 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline image
Applications now available for United Way of the Flint Hills United for Racial Equity mini-grant program
The United Way of the Flint Hills is looking to increase the level of equity amongst all demographics with the launch of a new mini-grant program. United Way Executive Director Mickey Edwards announce...
Jul 15, 2022 United Way image
Area counties at high risk of West Nile virus
Area counties are in an elevated risk for West Nile virus, according to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. KDHE issued a high-risk warning for infections in north-central, south central,...
Jul 15, 2022 K-State Research and Extension photo.
Gravel City Night Out coming Saturday
There will be good conditions for a leisurely bike ride Saturday night. The Gravel City Night Out is launching Saturday evening. Visit Emporia Director LeLan Dains says there are a few differences bet...
Jul 15, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Latest Felony Friday suspects announced
After two weeks off, Lyon County Crime Stoppers has announced two suspects through its Felony Friday campaign. Felony Friday is seeking help in finding 19-year-old Tyler John Aubuchon and 54-year-old ...
Jul 15, 2022 Tyler Aubuchon (left), John Primeaux. Lyon County Jail photos.
Nunez receives 47 months in prison after plea in Avila murder case
One of six defendants in the Jesus Avila murder case has been sentenced. Armando Nunez was originally charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, aggravated robbery, conspiracy to c...
Jul 15, 2022 Armando Nunez. Lyon County Jail Photo
UPDATE: Rail crossing just west of Emporia reopened
A rail crossing is now back open just hours after it was closed Friday. Lyon County Emergency Communications tells KVOE News the crossing near Roads 170 and G was reopened to traffic just before 3 pm ...
Jul 15, 2022 Courtesy graphic.
'Pops' in Thermal Ceramics fiberglass vat cause small fires Friday morning
A handful of small fires developed inside an Emporia production facility Friday morning, and the exact reason is currently unclear. Emporia Fire responded to Thermal Ceramics at 221 Weaver around 7:20...
Jul 15, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Davis takes final bow as Emporia Municipal Band's conductor
The Emporia Municipal Band's summer concert season is over. Davis has been associated with the band the past 35 years, the last seven as director and as a percussionist before taking over the band for...
Jul 15, 2022 Emporia Municipal Band Conductor James Davis pauses after Thursday night's summer concert, his last as the band's director with retirement ahead. Arrangements were made to donate the Fremont Park American and Kansas flag to Davis at the end of the concert. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia Main Street and Visit Emporia hosting inaugural Apella reunion for Emporia High graduates this weekend
Emporia High School graduates from all generations are being invited back to Emporia for a weekend full of activities, reflection and reunions. Emporia Main Street and Visit Emporia are teaming up to ...
Jul 14, 2022 Emporia Main Street Image.
