Category Archives: News
ESU LOVE group hosting Fur and Film fundraiser Sunday
A group of Emporia State University students will be partnering with the Emporia Granada Theatre and Animal Shelter for a fun new fundraiser this weekend. The ESU LOVE (Lead Organize Volunteer Emporia...
Apr 20, 2022 ESU LOVE courtesy image.
Kansas Bureau of Investigation leading formal investigation into death of inmate in Lyon County Detention Center
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has been called in by the Lyon County Sheriff's Office following the death of an inmate at the Lyon County Detention Center. According to a news release from Lyon Co...
Apr 20, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Topeka man arrested for alleged intentions of illegal activity with a minor
An investigation by the Osage County Sheriff's Office has led to the arrest of a Topeka man for allegedly trying to solicit a child online. According to Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells, the office's ...
Apr 20, 2022 Joseph Vonsoosten. Osage County Jail Photo
Kansas Water Authority convenes in Emporia Wednesday
The Kansas water plan and sediment treatment were a pair of topics amongst a lengthy list of items for the Kansas Water Authority as the board convened in Emporia Wednesday. During a break in the meet...
Apr 20, 2022 Members of the Kansas Water Authority discuss a multitude of topics during a meeting inside the Bowyer Community Building. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Sold-out FHTC Gala event coming Friday
Final preparations are underway as Flint Hills Technical College has its annual Gala Benefit event Friday night. The 20th annual event sold out earlier this month even with an expanded capacity, and F...
Apr 20, 2022 Flint Hills Technical College graphic.
Fire destroys barn, vehicle outside Reading
A fire developed near Reading late Tuesday night, destroying a barn and at least one vehicle in the process. Fire crews from Reading and Hartford-Neosho Rapids were dispatched to Road 240 just south o...
Apr 20, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Marginal severe weather risk ahead Wednesday, slight risk in place Thursday
An unsettled weather pattern is in place through the upcoming weekend for the Flint Hills. There is a marginal risk for severe thunderstorm activity for areas along and east of the Kansas Turnpike for...
Apr 20, 2022 National Weather Service graphic.
Laps 4 Landon generates over $10,000 for cystic fibrosis research
A risk of thunderstorms didn't develop Tuesday, but the community showered its support on three area families and the search for a cure to cystic fibrosis. Laps 4 Landon was a success again after movi...
Apr 20, 2022 Emporia State University's Student Recreation Center was extremely busy as Laps 4 Landon moved inside due to a risk of rainfall Tuesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Pair of requests for Plumb Place house denied by Emporia/Lyon County Metro Planning Commission Tuesday
The Emporia/Lyon County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission rendered a decision on a pair of requests related to the historic Plumb Place property Tuesday night. During its monthly meeting, the boar...
Apr 19, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Listening tour brings US Congressman Tracey Mann to Emporia
Kansas US First District Congressman Tracey Mann made a stop in Emporia Tuesday. During a visit with local constituents at the Lyon County History Center Mann addressed a number of both foreign and do...
Apr 19, 2022 Kansas US Congressman Tracey Mann speaks with local constituents. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
