Category Archives: News
Burlington man arrested after alleged chase Tuesday
Formal charges are pending after an alleged pursuit developed east of Emporia on Tuesday. The Coffey County Sheriff's Office says deputies started a routine traffic stop, but a pursuit developed inste...
Apr 15, 2026 Coffey County Sheriff's Office image.
Part of Lyon County Road 310 shuts down Wednesday for bridge replacement work
As plans continue to formulate for repairs to the Rocky Ford bridge deck, Lyon County is announcing the closure of a county road for a separate bridge replacement project. Road 310 is closing Wednesda...
Apr 15, 2026 Google Maps image.
Traffic concerns from BZA hold up 7Brew plan, while Planning Commission approves FHTC items Tuesday
Plans for a new address to house Flint Hills Technical College programs have moved forward. Plans for a 7Brew Coffee location in northwest Emporia are now stuck in traffic, in a manner of speaking. Th...
Apr 15, 2026 7Brew has plans for a drive-thru coffee shop, including a double service lane, in the same parking lot as Taco Bell near 18th and Eaglecrest. Lyon County Board of Zoning Appeals members have tabled a variance request twice this year after expressing concerns about traffic flow, both in the parking lot and nearby. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
USD 252 Honor Flight group returns safely
The latest Honor Flight has returned safely for USD 252 Southern Lyon County. Students, veterans and school staffers returned from our nation's capital around 8:20 pm, capping off another intensive tr...
Apr 15, 2026 USD 252 Southern Lyon County.
Water main break finished in central Emporia
Repairs are done on a water main break in central Emporia. Crews were called to the 800 block of West 9th for repairs, finishing their work around 5 pm. Service has been restored to nearby homes. 4:30...
Apr 14, 2026 A school bus drives through elevated water in the 700 block of Walnut following a water line break in the 800 block of West 9th on Tuesday. Athena Samples.
Osage County Sheriff: Lightning likely cause for fire at Lyndon post office Monday
Lyndon's post office was damaged by fire Monday evening, and it appears lightning from strong storms was the cause. Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells says the fire was reported just before 7 pm and con...
Apr 14, 2026 Osage County Sheriff's Office badge.
With initial sinkhole repair complete, City Commission to discuss wider scope of repairs at busy meeting Wednesday
Progress has taken place in downtown Emporia as repairs continue on a sinkhole that developed late last month. City Engineer Jim Ubert says the collapsed 44-inch storm sewer has been replaced at and n...
Apr 14, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Repair plan for new Rocky Ford bridge still under discussion
Plans continue to unfold on how to repair the new Rocky Ford bridge deck. Issues went public during the Lyon County Commission meeting last week when County Engineer Wayne Scritchfield said rebar was ...
Apr 14, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
USD 253, USD 251 with special board meetings Wednesday
Logan Avenue Elementary School's future will be discussed as part of a special Emporia Public Schools board meeting Wednesday. Residents are invited to give their thoughts as USD 253 considers whether...
Apr 14, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Coffey County bridge over Frog Creek to be replaced
Bridge replacement is ahead in Coffey County, starting next week. The Kansas Department of Transportation says the Lynx Road bridge over Frog Creek is designated for replacement. It's nearly 2 miles n...
Apr 14, 2026 Kansas Department of Transportation graphic.
