Category Archives: News
John Redmond Reservoir, Melvern Lake continue elevated discharge levels
Higher-than-normal water releases continue at two area lakes managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers, although the flows have slowed somewhat. Corps of Engineers staffers are now sending 1,000 cubic...
Jun 15, 2022 John Redmond Reservoir. US Army Corps of Engineers screenshot.
Emporia community celebrates Old Glory on Flag Day Tuesday
For more than two centuries the United States flag has flown as a symbol of freedom throughout the world. Tuesday, local residents and organizations took the time to pay Old Glory the respect it deser...
Jun 14, 2022 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Local voters fill Trusler Business Center for final legislative dialogue of 2022 Tuesday night
The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce Government Matters Committee and League of Women Voters' final legislative dialogue of the year drew a significant crowd to the Trusler Business Center Tuesday nig...
Jun 14, 2022 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Lawrence man jailed in Osage County on suspicion of child rape
Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells says a Lawrence man has been arrested on suspicion of child rape and aggravated criminal sodomy. Wells says the Osage County Sheriff's Office was contacted by its coun...
Jun 14, 2022 Dominic Knapp. Osage County Jail photo.
Allocations, updates and purchase requests all to come before Lyon County Commissioners Thursday
Lyon County Commissioners will consider two allocations to local higher education institutions during their weekly action meeting Thursday morning. Commissioners could approve an allocation of $60,400...
Jun 14, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Small house fire doused in central Emporia; cause under investigation
Emporia Fire put out a small house fire that developed in central Emporia on Tuesday morning. Firefighters were called to 926 Lawrence a bit after 8:30 am after light smoke was noticed coming from the...
Jun 14, 2022 KVOE News photo.
Biking Across Kansas coming to KVOE listening area
Biking Across Kansas is underway, and it's coming to the KVOE listening area this week. Cyclists are pedaling over 500 miles -- during the hottest week of the year so far -- as they work west to east ...
Jun 14, 2022 Biking Across Kansas launched from the Kansas-Colorado state line west of Syracuse, and it's coming to several area cities this week. Biking Across Kansas photo.
WEATHER: Heat advisory for Osage, Wabaunsee counties Tuesday; above-normal chances for above-normal temps the next two weeks
Summer-time heat and humidity are back in place areawide Tuesday, but only two area counties face heat-related weather alerts. Osage and Wabaunsee counties have heat advisories from 12-8 pm. Heat inde...
Jun 14, 2022 National Weather Service graphic.
Part of K-58 in southwest Coffey County announced for short-term closures next week
Part of Kansas Highway 58 in southwest Coffey County will be closed next week for road work. The Kansas Department of Transportation will close K-58 west-northwest of Gridley to replace crossroad pipe...
Jun 13, 2022 Kansas Department of Transportation map.
CORONAVIRUS: Four new cases reported Monday
Monday's COVID-19 update from Lyon County Public Health saw a second straight single-digit case increase. Public Health reported four new cases developed over the weekend. Last week's total case incre...
Jun 13, 2022 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
