Category Archives: News
LaTurner discusses inflation, women's rights
US Second District Congressman Jake LaTurner is already familiar with area residents in Coffey and Osage counties. He's also getting familiar with residents across much of the KVOE listening area befo...
Jul 21, 2022 Jake LaTurner. Official photo.
Hearing delayed for suspect in alleged Chase County shooting incident
A Milford man accused of injuring an Emporia man during a shooting in Chase County will be back in court next month. Eric McClure, 38, was originally set for a preliminary hearing Wednesday morning. T...
Jul 20, 2022 Eric McClure. Geary County Jail photo.
Recreation Center theft suspect given 12 months probation with 14 month underlying prison term Wednesday
A year's worth of probation was the sentence for a man who plead no contest to allegedly stealing items from the Lee Beran Recreation Center. Wednesday morning, John Primeaux received 12 months of pro...
Jul 20, 2022 John Primeaux. Lyon County Jail photo.
Emporia City Commissioners set maximum mill levy rate and approve wage increase during regular meeting Wednesday
As of now, it appears the city of Emporia will be increasing the local mill levy for the fiscal year 2023. During their regular study session Wednesday afternoon, commissioners approved a resolution t...
Jul 20, 2022 KVOE News File Photo
CORONAVIRUS: 47 new cases, one death reported in Lyon County Wednesday
Lyon County's new case total remained flat from the previous week while deaths were up for the first time in two months. Public Health reported 47 new cases developed in the community, even with last ...
Jul 20, 2022 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
CRASH UPDATE: Americus woman hurt when raised dump truck bed hits bridge
An Americus woman suffered potentially serious injuries after a two-vehicle crash near the Lyon-Coffey county line Wednesday morning. The crash was reported at Interstate 35 mile marker 142 southbound...
Jul 20, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Several railroad crossings in east Emporia to close next week for maintenance
Next week, several railroad crossings in east Emporia will be closed. The city of Emporia says Burlington Northern Santa Fe plans to close crossings at Cottonwood, East, Exchange, Sylvan and Union. Th...
Jul 20, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
New Emporia Pavilions tenants on track to open for business before holiday shopping season
Construction continues at the Emporia Pavilions with three new tenants set to begin their operations later this year. Developer Spencer Thomson tells KVOE News the plan is to turn the Shoe Show retail...
Jul 20, 2022 KVOE News photo.
Plumb Place update among lead items for Lyon County Commission action meeting
There are several items worth noting as part of the Lyon County Commission action meeting Thursday morning. Commissioners will receive an update on Plumb Place from United Way of the Flint Hills CEO M...
Jul 20, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Enrollment in full swing for USD 253 Emporia
Enrollment is underway for USD 253 Emporia Public Schools. Parents can enroll their students either online or through any mobile device, which is strongly recommended by the district. USD 253 Communit...
Jul 20, 2022 USD 253 Emporia logo.
