Category Archives: News
Brad Jones hired as new Assistant Principal at Emporia Middle School
The USD 253 Board of Education has announced a new leader for Emporia Middle School come fall 2022. During the consent agenda portion of the board's regular meeting Wednesday, Brad Jones was hired to ...
Apr 13, 2022 Brad Jones. USD 253 Emporia Courtesy photo
Emporia Police investigating recent string of automotive part thefts and criminal damage cases
Emporia Police are seeking the community's help in locating the individual or individuals involved in a recent string of thefts and criminal damage incidents. According to Emporia Police Capt. Lisa Ha...
Apr 13, 2022 Surveillance photo of a vehicle believed to be involved in a recent string of catalytic converter thefts. Courtesy of Emporia Police Department
Flint Hills Technical College in early development stages for early childhood education, e-sports gaming programs
Planning continues for two new programs under development at Flint Hills Technical College. On KVOE's Tech Talk on Tuesday, College President Caron Daugherty divulged early plans for a new early child...
Apr 13, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
CORONAVIRUS: 11 new cases, one new death in Lyon County report
Coronavirus cases in Lyon County were up from last week's report but were still low overall. Lyon County Public Health announced 11 new cases since the April 6 report. There was one new death announce...
Apr 13, 2022 Food and Drug Administration graphic.
Residents encouraged to take part in telephone town hall Thursday on electric vehicle charging stations
Residents interested in electric vehicles -- and specifically charging stations -- are encouraged to call in for a special town hall meeting Thursday evening. The Kansas Department of Transportation i...
Apr 13, 2022 Kansas Department of Transportation logo.
Concert Thursday to honor legacy of Emporia State alum Augusta Shepherd
A special concert is taking place at Emporia State University on Thursday to honor the legacy and impact of one of its alums. The Augusta Shepherd Memorial Concert is at 7:30 pm at the Beach Music Hal...
Apr 13, 2022 Along with her husband Hershel, Augusta Shepherd (left) was instrumental in developing and sustaining the Shepherd Scholars Program at Emporia State University. the university will have a special concert in her memory Thursday evening. Emporia State University photo.
Capital outlay, strategic plans part of USD 251 North Lyon County agenda
More discussions on capital outlay and strategic planning are ahead -- along with several other matters -- for the USD 251 North Lyon County Board of Education and its meeting Wednesday night. Board m...
Apr 13, 2022 USD 251 North Lyon County logo.
Highway Department matters highlight Lyon County Commission's action meeting agenda
Lyon County commissioners have an action session Thursday morning. The main action topics deal with items for the Lyon County Highway Department, including a possibility of working with private contra...
Apr 13, 2022 Lyon County Commission photos.
Instead of severe weather, rain returns to KVOE listening area
More rain came to the KVOE listening area late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning. Severe weather was part of the forecast but not part of the picture as things evolved. TV-13 meteorologist Dou...
Apr 13, 2022 The KVOE studios received over 0.30 inches of rain from storm activity Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Kansas City, Kansas, man arrested on suspicion of drug distribution after Osage County traffic stop
A Kansas City, Kansas, man was arrested in Osage County on Tuesday on suspicion of drug distribution. Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells made the announcement after a deputy conducted a traffic stop on ...
Apr 13, 2022 Jorge Santana-Ramirez. Osage County Jail photo.
