Category Archives: News
June 1 set as date for trio of public hearings during Emporia City Commission meeting Wednesday
Public hearings are now set for a trio of matters related to major development projects in the city of Emporia. During the Emporia City Commission's action meeting Wednesday evening, commissioners app...
Apr 20, 2022 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
From potential staff cuts to parental leave, performance bonuses to work-from-home policies, IBEW members at Wolf Creek air grievances in negotiations with Evergy
Members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 304 at Wolf Creek say there are a host of reasons why they had an information picket outside the facility Wednesday. Spokesman Aaro...
Apr 20, 2022 Members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 304 picket early Wednesday outside Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station as contract negotiations continue with Evergy. IBEW Local 304 photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Less than 10 cases added in Lyon County since April 13
Coronavirus continues its recent trend of slow caseload increases. Lyon County Public Health announced eight new cases since April 13 in its report Wednesday. One person died over the past week. Lyon ...
Apr 20, 2022 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
ESU LOVE group hosting Fur and Film fundraiser Sunday
A group of Emporia State University students will be partnering with the Emporia Granada Theatre and Animal Shelter for a fun new fundraiser this weekend. The ESU LOVE (Lead Organize Volunteer Emporia...
Apr 20, 2022 ESU LOVE courtesy image.
Kansas Bureau of Investigation leading formal investigation into death of inmate in Lyon County Detention Center
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has been called in by the Lyon County Sheriff's Office following the death of an inmate at the Lyon County Detention Center. According to a news release from Lyon Co...
Apr 20, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Topeka man arrested for alleged intentions of illegal activity with a minor
An investigation by the Osage County Sheriff's Office has led to the arrest of a Topeka man for allegedly trying to solicit a child online. According to Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells, the office's ...
Apr 20, 2022 Joseph Vonsoosten. Osage County Jail Photo
Kansas Water Authority convenes in Emporia Wednesday
The Kansas water plan and sediment treatment were a pair of topics amongst a lengthy list of items for the Kansas Water Authority as the board convened in Emporia Wednesday. During a break in the meet...
Apr 20, 2022 Members of the Kansas Water Authority discuss a multitude of topics during a meeting inside the Bowyer Community Building. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Sold-out FHTC Gala event coming Friday
Final preparations are underway as Flint Hills Technical College has its annual Gala Benefit event Friday night. The 20th annual event sold out earlier this month even with an expanded capacity, and F...
Apr 20, 2022 Flint Hills Technical College graphic.
Fire destroys barn, vehicle outside Reading
A fire developed near Reading late Tuesday night, destroying a barn and at least one vehicle in the process. Fire crews from Reading and Hartford-Neosho Rapids were dispatched to Road 240 just south o...
Apr 20, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Marginal severe weather risk ahead Wednesday, slight risk in place Thursday
An unsettled weather pattern is in place through the upcoming weekend for the Flint Hills. There is a marginal risk for severe thunderstorm activity for areas along and east of the Kansas Turnpike for...
Apr 20, 2022 National Weather Service graphic.
