Category Archives: News
WEATHER: Lyon County authorities remind residents of red flag warning policies after several fires reported after noon
Red flag warnings continue across most of the KVOE listening area into the mid-evening hours Thursday. Unfortunately, Lyon County Emergency Communications says several fires developed after the county...
Apr 14, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Building leadership and renovations among highlights of jam-packed agenda for USD 253 Board of Education Wednesday
As physical changes continue inside of USD 253 Emporia school buildings, changes in leadership are also on the horizon following the USD 253 Board of Education's most recent meeting Wednesday night. A...
Apr 13, 2022 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
One hurt after two-car crash near downtown Emporia
A two-vehicle crash near Emporia's downtown core sent one person to Newman Regional Health on Wednesday. The crash involved two cars and happened at Sixth and Constitution shortly after 6 pm. Police O...
Apr 13, 2022
Brad Jones hired as new Assistant Principal at Emporia Middle School
The USD 253 Board of Education has announced a new leader for Emporia Middle School come fall 2022. During the consent agenda portion of the board's regular meeting Wednesday, Brad Jones was hired to ...
Apr 13, 2022 Brad Jones. USD 253 Emporia Courtesy photo
Emporia Police investigating recent string of automotive part thefts and criminal damage cases
Emporia Police are seeking the community's help in locating the individual or individuals involved in a recent string of thefts and criminal damage incidents. According to Emporia Police Capt. Lisa Ha...
Apr 13, 2022 Surveillance photo of a vehicle believed to be involved in a recent string of catalytic converter thefts. Courtesy of Emporia Police Department
Flint Hills Technical College in early development stages for early childhood education, e-sports gaming programs
Planning continues for two new programs under development at Flint Hills Technical College. On KVOE's Tech Talk on Tuesday, College President Caron Daugherty divulged early plans for a new early child...
Apr 13, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
CORONAVIRUS: 11 new cases, one new death in Lyon County report
Coronavirus cases in Lyon County were up from last week's report but were still low overall. Lyon County Public Health announced 11 new cases since the April 6 report. There was one new death announce...
Apr 13, 2022 Food and Drug Administration graphic.
Residents encouraged to take part in telephone town hall Thursday on electric vehicle charging stations
Residents interested in electric vehicles -- and specifically charging stations -- are encouraged to call in for a special town hall meeting Thursday evening. The Kansas Department of Transportation i...
Apr 13, 2022 Kansas Department of Transportation logo.
Concert Thursday to honor legacy of Emporia State alum Augusta Shepherd
A special concert is taking place at Emporia State University on Thursday to honor the legacy and impact of one of its alums. The Augusta Shepherd Memorial Concert is at 7:30 pm at the Beach Music Hal...
Apr 13, 2022 Along with her husband Hershel, Augusta Shepherd (left) was instrumental in developing and sustaining the Shepherd Scholars Program at Emporia State University. the university will have a special concert in her memory Thursday evening. Emporia State University photo.
Capital outlay, strategic plans part of USD 251 North Lyon County agenda
More discussions on capital outlay and strategic planning are ahead -- along with several other matters -- for the USD 251 North Lyon County Board of Education and its meeting Wednesday night. Board m...
Apr 13, 2022 USD 251 North Lyon County logo.
