Category Archives: News
Lengthy bridge replacement project near Reading nears end as KDOT continues several area highway projects
If the weather cooperates, a longstanding project to replace a bridge near Reading could be finished this month. Crews have been working on the Kansas Highway 170 bridge just east of Reading since lat...
May 8, 2022 Work is into the finishing stages as the Kansas Department of Transportation continues replacing the Kansas Highway 170 bridge over the Marais des Cygnes River just east of Reading. KDOT photo.
WEATHER: Barricades likely to be moved this week after minor flooding ends in Lyon County
Flood barricades near Emporia could well be picked up Monday with flooding officially over. The Cottonwood River at Soden's Grove crested at 20.89 feet early Saturday, nearly a foot above flood stage ...
May 8, 2022 Lyon County Emergency Communications map.
Well worth the wait, Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce holds 124th annual meeting and dinner following 18-month postponement Saturday
After an 18-month delay, the 124th Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting took place Saturday night inside of White Auditorium. The event had to be postponed and rescheduled on multiple occas...
May 7, 2022 Emporia Area Chamber President and CEO Jeanine McKenna welcomes residents to the 124th Chamber Dinner. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
'We are one;' Annual Emporia Cinco De Mayo festivities celebrate unity and inclusion in downtown Emporia Saturday
After a two-year absence, Emporia's annual Cinco De Mayo celebration made a much-awaited return to downtown Emporia Saturday. The 900 block of Commercial Street was full of music, food, dancing and ve...
May 7, 2022 Local singer Jaime Izaguirre serenades visitors to Emporia's Cinco De Mayo Celebration. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
La Grind sees increased ridership, impacts from recent weather
La Grind as a whole saw an increase in ridership, according to organizer Amy Hayden. This year's total of 230 riders was around 20 above the total from last year, and organizer Amy Hayden says that's ...
May 7, 2022 La Grind culminated Sunday afternoon. La Grind photo.
Busy weekend for Newman Regional Health includes Baby Alumni Day, Teddy Bear Clinic
This past weekend, Newman Regional Health had an event that's been ongoing for over 20 years and brought back an event that hasn't been on the calendar in at least 25 years. Sunday saw the return of t...
May 7, 2022 Newman Regional Health's first Baby Alumni Day in at least 25 years was one of the calendar highlights for the hospital this past weekend. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Four decades strong; Emporia Farmers Market kicks off 40th outdoor season Saturday
Winter has come and gone and spring has sprung which means the parking lot at 7th and Merchant was jampacked Saturday morning as the Emporia Farmers Market kicked off its 40th outdoor season. In addit...
May 7, 2022 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
WEATHER: Flood warning still in place for Neosho River at Neosho Rapids through early Sunday
One flood warning has been removed for a local river gauge with one still in place for the time being. A warning has been removed for the Cottonwood River at Emporia while the Neosho River at Neosho R...
May 7, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
City of Emporia names Christine Johnson as new Communications Manager effective May 23
The City of Emporia has announced the creation of a new role focused on establishing better communication citywide. In a news release Friday, City Manager Trey Cocking announced the city has created a...
May 6, 2022 KVOE News File Photo
UPDATE: minor injuries, no transports following rollover near Neosho Rapids Friday
Two Burlington residents and a Lebo man escaped serious injury following a rollover accident east of Emporia Friday. According to Lyon County Deputy Eric Williams, the accident occurred just before 5 ...
May 6, 2022 Google Maps image.
