Category Archives: News
UPDATE: CareArc to resume operations Tuesday following early morning waterline break Monday
Aging infrastructure and durability appear to have been the cause of a significant waterline break that shut down operations at CareArc Monday morning. The break was initially reported around 5 am wit...
Jun 20, 2022 CareArc is closed Monday after a water main break before sunrise. Chuck Samples/KVOE News
Emporia Recreation Commission holding monthly meeting Monday evening
The Emporia Recreation Commission will hold its monthly board meeting Monday night. Fiscal year 2022 and 2023 matters will be the main talking point as Rec Director Tom McEvoy presents a budget estima...
Jun 19, 2022 Emporia Recreation Commission logo.
USD 252 Southern Lyon County Board of Education convening Monday night
The USD 252 Board of Education will convene for its regular meeting Monday night. Financial reports and end-of-year fiscal matters will lead off discussions for the board before a continuation of stra...
Jun 19, 2022 Incumbent Emily Darbyshire (third from left) is the first candidate to file for a position on the the USD 252 Board of Education. USD 252 photo.
Eastside Community Group hosting dedication of new basketball court Monday
After rescheduling last month, the Eastside Community Group is set for the official dedication of Eastside Memorial Park's new basketball court. The ceremony will take place Monday at 11 am at the par...
Jun 19, 2022 Eastside Community Group Photo.
Emporia State University marks 50th anniversary of May Massee Collection
Fifty years after it was dedicated at Emporia State University, the Special Collections and Archives Department celebrated the May Massee Collection of children's literature materials. Libraries and A...
Jun 18, 2022 Families enjoyed some special time together during Emporia State University's 50th anniversary celebration of the May Massee Collection on Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News
First Emporia Garden Tour in three years held Saturday
Residents from across the area took part in the Lyon County Extension Master Gardeners' first Emporia Garden Tour in three years Saturday. Rick and Colleen Mitchell had three properties up for viewing...
Jun 18, 2022 Residents attending the 2022 Emporia Garden Tour had a lot to take in Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Police report in Bowyer crash indicates victim failed to yield, walking against traffic at time of wreck
The report from a fatal crash involving Emporia native and former NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer indicates the victim failed to yield shortly before she was struck. The report obtained by KVOE News from t...
Jun 18, 2022 Emporia native and current Fox Sports racing analyst Clint Bowyer (center) was involved in a fatal crash June 5, according to the Lake Ozark, Missouri, Police Department. KVOE News file photo.
Heat watch replaced by heat advisory for Saturday -- but still in place Sunday and Monday
Hot and sticky conditions remain across the KVOE listening area, but at least we don't have to worry about an excessive heat watch to start the weekend. On Friday, the National Weather Service announc...
Jun 18, 2022 National Weather Service graphic
Lyon County Crime Stoppers renews call for information on three Felony Friday suspects
Instead of announcing a new suspect in its ongoing Felony Friday campaign, Lyon County Crime Stoppers is concentrating on finding three suspects still at large for various alleged crimes. Crime Stoppe...
Jun 18, 2022 Lyon County Crime Stoppers logo.
Adjustments coming to Chestnut Street as work continues on replacing West 12th Avenue waterline
As construction work comes to a close for the 12th Avenue waterline project, the city of Emporia has announced its plans to handle work at the Chestnut Street intersection. The city will close the sou...
Jun 18, 2022 The south side of the 12th Avenue-Chestnut Street intersection will close next week as the 12th Avenue waterline replacement process continues. Chuck Samples/KVOE News
