Category Archives: News
58 Emporia State Sauder Scholar Athletes recognized
58 Emporia State Student-Athletes were recognized as Earl W Sauder Athletic Scholars and recipients of the Bobbi Sauder Student-Athlete Nursing ScholarshipWednesday. The scholarships began in 2004 wit...
May 4, 2022
United Way of Flint Hills generates over $420,000 for annual campaign, $120,000 for Emergency Housing Project
The United Way of the Flint Hills' annual fundraising campaign is complete. At Wednesday's Campaign Celebration, it was announced the drive raised $420,726. Chief Executive Officer Mickey Edwards says...
May 4, 2022 United Way of the Flint Hills Chief Executive Officer Mickey Edwards makes remarks near the end of the United Way's annual Campaign Celebration on Wednesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
CORONAVIRUS: Cases up slightly in Lyon County as CareArc sets two vaccination clinics this week
There was slightly higher COVID-19 traffic in Lyon County over the past week than we have seen for weeks. On Wednesday, Lyon County Public Health announced 22 new cases since April 27. It's almost as ...
May 4, 2022 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
Weather forecast delays Wabaunsee County highway resurfacing project
Two highways near Harveyville will see work as part of a mill and overlay project, but the start has now been delayed. Work was supposed to begin Thursday, but the potential for showers and storms has...
May 4, 2022 Courtesy graphic.
Pay raise for emergency dispatchers on agenda for Lyon County Commission
A potential pay raise for Lyon County's emergency dispatchers is on the table for Lyon County commissioners when they have their action session Thursday. Emergency Communications Director Roxanne Van ...
May 4, 2022 Lyon County Emergency Communications photo.
Lengthy detour now in place for heavy trucks around Hamilton sewer line project
Heavy truck traffic that typically uses Kansas Highway 99 to go through Greenwood County now has a lengthy detour around a work zone in the central part of the county. Last week, KVOE News told you ab...
May 4, 2022 Google Maps image.
Fire at Southern Star facility limited to control room; no injuries reported
An investigation is underway into a fire discovered Wednesday morning at the Southern Star natural gas complex between Emporia and Americus. Lyon County Deputy Danny Broyles says an employee arrived a...
May 4, 2022 Lyon County deputies and numerous area fire departments have been at the scene of a structure fire at the Southern Star natural gas facility, 2143 Road E. Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Preparations ongoing for 2022 Flint Hills Beef Fest
The full slate of traditional Flint Hills Beef Fest activities are still months away, however, several events are already in motion ahead of that time. Beef Fest Spokesman Danny Broyles joined KVOE's ...
May 3, 2022 Flint Hills Beef Fest Logo
Wreck involving car, Emporia Public Schools bus causes minor injuries for car driver
A wreck involving a car and USD 253 Emporia school bus tied up an intersection in southwest Emporia and caused minor injuries for one person late Tuesday. The crash happened on West Sixth with Stratfo...
May 3, 2022 The driver of a car suffered non-life-threatening injuries after her vehicle crashed into a USD 253 Emporia school bus Tuesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia City Commission to convene for new combination action/study session format Wednesday
Emporia City Commissioners will be meeting under a new format Wednesday morning. Commissioners will convene first for an action session during which time a formal NLC agreement with HomeServe could be...
May 3, 2022 KVOE News File Photo
