Category Archives: News
Gas prices jump again across area
Gas prices are headed up again. There are still a couple of Emporia gas stations at $3.99 a gallon, but several have moved up to $4.05 a gallon and nearly half of Emporia's gas stations are now chargi...
May 17, 2022 KVOE News photo.
UPDATE: Repairs complete on pair of early morning water main breaks in downtown Emporia
Emporia's Underground Utilities Department has completed repairs following a pair of water main breaks near the Emporia State University campus Tuesday. The break occurred on an eight-inch line with t...
May 17, 2022 Cones shift southbound traffic to the center turning lane as Emporia Underground Utilities repairs two water main breaks on Merchant Street on Tuesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lyon County Attorney's Office files formal charges against multiple pursuit suspects
Formal charges and preliminary hearings have been set for multiple individuals allegedly involved in a series of vehicle pursuits in and around Emporia. According to Lyon County Attorney Marc Goodman,...
May 16, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
"Wildfire" and the "Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise" named 2022 William Allen White Children's Book Award winners
The 70th annual William Allen White Children's Book Award winners have been announced. The winning selections are "Wildfire" by Rodman Philbrick as chosen by readers in grades 3-5 and "The Remarkable ...
May 16, 2022 William Allen White Children's Book Awards Image.
Emporia Spanish Speakers unveils new program to assist both local shoppers and businesses
Emporia Spanish Speakers is offering a new program aimed at assisting local businesses and residents starting next month. Se Habla Espanol is an eight-week course that is centered around helping indiv...
May 16, 2022
CORONAVIRUS: 26 new cases reported in Lyon County Monday
Double-digit COVID case increases continue for Lyon County according to Public Health's latest data report. According to public health's first report of the week, 26 new cases developed over the past ...
May 16, 2022 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
New study lists total of over 500 vacant lots, properties in Emporia
There has been a lot of talk in Emporia over the past 18 months or so about a shortage of available housing. But what about the high number of vacancies, both for commercial and residential land? A re...
May 16, 2022 Emporia Main Street graphic.
Free Landfill Days continues at Lyon County Transfer Station
The annual Free Landfill Days is underway at the Lyon County Transfer Station, and weekend traffic has been busy. Residents in Lyon and Chase counties get one free trip if they have their April electr...
May 16, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Access road work continues for west Emporia travel plaza
While a major west Emporia development continues working through the local and state financing discussions, a road construction process continues in advance of work on actual buildings. Late last mont...
May 16, 2022 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Kwik Shop expansion, northeast Emporia housing project among items ahead for Metropolitan Area Planning Commission
The Emporia-Lyon County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission has a lot on the agenda for its monthly meeting Tuesday. New business includes a minor plat request for what's being called the Kwik Shop ...
May 16, 2022 City of Emporia logo.
