Category Archives: News
WEATHER: Red flag warning reminders, clarifications come after Thursday fire activity in Lyon County
Several grass fires developed in Lyon County after the start of a red flag warning Thursday, so county authorities issued some extra reminders and clarified certain policies. The main reminder is simp...
Apr 15, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
CORONAVIRUS: USD 253 parents, patrons encouraged to fill out survey on testing programs; FDA gives emergency use authorization on breathalyzer test
Parents and patrons of USD 253 Emporia Public Schools are encouraged to take part in a special online survey related to COVID-19 testing programs. The district's Community Relations department says th...
Apr 15, 2022 Food and Drug Administration graphic.
STATEHOUSE: Governor signs over $300 million tax relief package; food sales tax debate looms
Tax relief is coming to Kansas residents after a bill passed by the Legislature gained the signature of Governor Laura Kelly on Thursday. The governor signed House Bill 2239, which cuts over $300 mill...
Apr 15, 2022 Kansas Governor Laura Kelly. KVOE News file photo.
SOS and Emporia State University advocate for an end to domestic and sexual violence with Take Back the Night Thursday
The road to healing is a long one for those who have been victims of domestic and sexual assault, but thankfully the culmination of a two-part advocacy event held Thursday night helped local victims t...
Apr 14, 2022 SOS advocates and community members march across the ESU campus as part of Take Back the Night activities. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
County commission approves trio of requests as part of regular action meeting Thursday
Lyon County Commissioners approved a trio of requests from Lyon County Engineer Chip Woods as part of their regular action meeting Thursday morning. Woods presented a purchase request for a used 2019 ...
Apr 14, 2022 Lyon County Commission photos.
Catalytic converter theft investigation ongoing through Emporia Police Department
The Emporia Police Department is continuing its investigation into a series of automotive part thefts. Police received multiple reports of catalytic converters being cut out of vehicles from at least ...
Apr 14, 2022 Security camera images capture a suspect and suspect vehicle believed to be connected to recent catalytic converter thefts in far west Emporia. Emporia Police Department courtesy images.
ESU BUZZ: Kossover 'bullish' about upcoming president recommendation as search process continues
The search process for Emporia State University's new president is moving smoothly, according to the search committee's chairman. Greg Kossover provided an update on KVOE's ESU Buzz on Thursday. Kosso...
Apr 14, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Highway Patrol: Melvern man killed in Coffey County wreck
The Kansas Highway Patrol says a Melvern resident was killed in Wednesday's crash in northwest Coffey County. Troopers say Kevin Orear, 64, was driving a pickup northbound on Interstate 35 when he cra...
Apr 14, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
LCAT rebranding effort nearly complete
There are a few "stragglers" left to redecorate, but for the most part a long-awaited rebranding effort for LCAT is done. Director Shane Brunner had an update on KVOE's Morning Show this week. Leopard...
Apr 14, 2022 LCAT photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Secondary booster doses available through Lyon County Public Health; Newman Regional Health Medical Partners offering second boosters to current patients
With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration both on board with COVID-19 secondary booster vaccinations, Lyon County Public Health has announced residents c...
Apr 14, 2022 Food and Drug Administration graphic.
