Category Archives: News
Suspect in alleged chase, search near Bushong sought by Lyon County deputies
Lyon County deputies are looking for an individual who allegedly led a chase in northwest Lyon County on Monday night. Deputy Zach Shafer says the alleged incident started with a suspicious vehicle ca...
May 24, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
TEXAS SCHOOL SHOOTING: Death toll climbs to at least 21, including 19 children
At least 19 children and two adults are dead after a shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The 18-year-old suspect, a stu...
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Emporia Main Street bringing information, perspective back from national conference
Emporia Main Street administrators have several takeaways from their time at the National Main Street conference last week. Director Casey Woods says there was a lot of information to digest about cur...
May 24, 2022 Emporia Main Street Director Casey Woods (second from right) leads a conversation during the National Main Street Convention last week. Jessica Buchholz/Emporia Main Street.
Keep It a Safe Summer returns to traditional format Wednesday
The annual Keep It a Safe Summer event is at the Lyon County Fairgrounds on Wednesday. On KVOE's Morning Show this week, Keep It a Safe Summer Taskforce Committee member John Koelsch said this is an e...
May 24, 2022 Keep It a Safe Summer graphic.
Emporia Public Library director candidate has formal interview
The Emporia Public Library -- and members of the community -- had chances to interview the first finalist for the open director position Tuesday. The board officially interviewed Maggie McKiethan befo...
May 24, 2022 Kansas native Maggie McKiethan is the first finalist to interview for the Emporia Public Library director position. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
David Traylor Zoo announces "Name the Wine/Name the Whiskey" contest winners
The David Traylor Zoo is pleased with its latest contest winners. Over the past two months, the zoo has partnered with Trolley House Distillery and Twin Rivers Wine and Gourmet Shoppe to name a whiske...
May 24, 2022 David Traylor Zoo logo.
USD 253 bringing free summer meals back for district families
Once again, Emporia Public Schools are offering free meals to district families. The summer meal program runs weekdays from June 1 through July 29, with no meals distributed on July 4. Hours will be 1...
May 24, 2022 USD 253 Emporia graphic.
WEATHER: Flood watches cleared with rainfall still possible through Thursday morning
Rainfall may continue off and on through Thursday morning, but it appears the flooding concerns have ended. The National Weather Service has canceled flood watches for all area counties well before th...
May 24, 2022 WeatherTAP.com radar image.
Lyon County Commission to hear several budget requests Wednesday
Budget season begins this week for the Lyon County Commission. During a study meeting Wednesday, commissioners will field budget requests from the Emporia Public Library, SOS, County Treasurer and Cou...
May 24, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Bison calf at David Traylor Zoo dies shortly after birth
A bison calf at the David Traylor Zoo passed away shortly after it was born Sunday. The zoo says Beulah, an adult bison, was in the process of giving birth but was unable to deliver the calf on its ow...
May 24, 2022 KVOE News photo.
