Category Archives: News
DEA working with Emporia Police, Lyon County Sheriff's Office, other area partners to halt fentanyl surge
The US Drug Enforcement Agency says it is working with numerous law enforcement partners in Kansas, including several in the KVOE listening area, to stop counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl. The DEA...
Apr 8, 2022 The US Drug Enforcement Administration says a small amount of fentanyl -- shown here -- can kill a person, and it's working with numerous law enforcement partners across northeast Kansas to blunt an increase in overdoses and deaths. DEA photo.
LCAT, Hetlinger among area transportation agencies receiving federal funds for transit projects
Several area counties and transportation departments are receiving federal funds for transit projects. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz say nearly $900,000 is comi...
Apr 8, 2022 Kansas Department of Transportation graphic.
Enrollment fees, bus and project bids, strategic planning all on USD 252 board agenda for Monday
The USD 252 Southern Lyon County Board of Education has a lot of business on its agenda for next week. Board members have several financial matters to discuss, including enrollment fees for the 2022 a...
Apr 8, 2022 USD 252 Southern Lyon County logo.
Chase County deputies asking for information on Marion County man after wreck earlier this week
Chase County law enforcement is looking for a Marion County man who apparently crashed earlier this week and hasn't been seen since. Sheriff Richard Dorneker says Jason Hinton apparently crashed a whi...
Apr 8, 2022 Jason Hinton. Chase County Sheriff's Office photo.
Crosswinds Counseling and Wellness continuing gradual move to former Chi Omega building while celebrating the opening of its newest service facility
Crosswinds Counseling and Wellness is continuing its work to relocate services to the former Chi Omega building in Emporia. During an interview on KVOE's Morning Show Thursday, Crosswinds CEO Amanda C...
Apr 8, 2022 Lyon County photo.
Schreiber reflects on highlights from 2022 regular Legislative session as veto session draws near
Budgetary matters was one of the highlights of the recent Kansas Legislative Session for 60th District Representative Mark Schreiber this year. Following the wrap-up of the regular session last week, ...
Apr 8, 2022 60th District Representative Mark Schreiber. Courtesy photo.
Trails remain open, but parking lot work to close access to Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve buildings
If you're planning to stop at the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve visitor center or historic buildings this weekend, you'll have to wait until later this month. The preserve is paving its parking ...
Apr 8, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
2022 Flint Hills Gravel Ride and Run launching from Americus Saturday morning
Riders, runners and adventurers are all getting set to tear up some gravel this weekend. The Flint Hills Gravel Ride will be making its second appearance in the local community Saturday. In addition t...
Apr 8, 2022 Flint Hills Gravel Ride and Run logo.
WEATHER: Red flag warning Friday, freeze warning Saturday, strong storms possible next week
Weather conditions haven't stayed stable for very long the past six months, and that trend certainly continues over the next week. Critical fire danger returns to the Flint Hills on Friday. Red flag w...
Apr 8, 2022 Red flag warnings (red) and freeze warnings (purple) cover Kansas on Friday into Saturday. National Weather Service graphic.
27th annual Abate of Kansas Spring Fling Bike Show coming Saturday
Bike lovers and owners will be rolling into the Lyon County Fairgrounds for the 27th installment of Abate of Kansas District 12's Spring Fling Bike Show. The event will begin at Saturday at 7 am when ...
Apr 8, 2022 Abate of Kansas District 12 Spring Fling Bike Show Promotional Flyer.
