Category Archives: News
Man arrested in Osage City on suspicion of aggravated battery
One man has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated battery in Osage City. Police Chief Fred Nech says officers were called to an alleged domestic violence call at 277 Market shortly before 2:30 pm. ...
Mar 13, 2022 Shane Kendall. Osage County Jail photo.
USD 251 North Lyon County preschool process gains two major grants as district looks ahead to 5-year strategic plan projects
Remodeling continues for a new preschool for USD 251 North Lyon County, and now most of the expected costs will be offset by grant money. Superintendent Bob Blair says the district recently received w...
Mar 13, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Wildlife and Parks study shows slightly more, bigger fish caught through use of live-imaging sonar, but not at unfair levels
Does the use of live-imaging sonar impact fishing results to the point where it's no longer fair, either for anglers who don't use the technology or the fish themselves? The question prompted the Kans...
Mar 13, 2022 Crappie was the subject of a recent study by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks on the use of live-imaging sonar and "fair chase" ethics. KDWP photo.
Olpe community welcomes home two-time state champion Eagles Saturday
For the second consecutive year, the Olpe Eagles returned from Dodge City as champions. The Eagles defeated South Gray in the 1A Division 1 state championship game 66-42 Saturday. Saturday's win is th...
Mar 13, 2022 Olpe senior Derek Hoelting cuts down a piece of the basket ball goal netting inside Olpe High School. Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
One dead following house fire in Eureka Saturday morning
The Greenwood County Sheriff's Office says one person is dead after an early morning house fire in Eureka Saturday. Eureka Fire, Eureka EMS and Greenwood County Sheriff's deputies were called to 916 N...
Mar 12, 2022 Greenwood County Sheriff's Office logo. KVOE News file photo.
Statewide jobless rate drops to pre-pandemic levels in January, local rates rise
Jobless rates continued to trickle down across the state to begin the new calendar year. Kansas Labor Secretary Amber Schultz. Locally, jobless rates saw an increase across the board including in Lyon...
Mar 12, 2022 KDOL Graphic
WEATHER: Red flag warnings expand Sunday to include Lyon, Chase, Coffey, Morris counties
Critical fire danger is setting up for most of the KVOE listening area Sunday, including Emporia. Red flag warnings will impact Lyon, Coffey and Morris counties from 12-8 pm. The National Weather Serv...
Mar 12, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast sees steady turnout Saturday
Saturday was pancake day in Emporia courtesy of the Kiwanis Club. Cars were lined up outside of the Lyon County Fairgrounds Cloverleaf Diner as hungry residents picked up their hot breakfast in suppor...
Mar 12, 2022 Kiwanis Club members prepare breakfast for hungry residents. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Organizers pleased with early interest in 2022 Symphony in the Flint Hills Signature Event
Tickets are now on sale for the 2022 Symphony in the Flint Hills Signature Event and organizers are encouraging residents to get theirs soon. Tickets went on sale Mar. 5 and have been selling at a ver...
Mar 12, 2022 Symphony in the Flint Hills Image.
Amanda Rodriguez Scholarship event well-attended
Plans for a second Amanda Rodriguez Scholarship fundraiser may be developing soon, based on the turnout from the initial event at the Del5ive Event Center on Friday. The building was full for the even...
Mar 12, 2022 The Del5ive Event Center dance floor was busy for the initial Amanda Rodriguez Scholarship fundraiser Friday night. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
