Category Archives: News
Major infrastructure work underway on Sixth Ave. in Emporia
Waterline improvement work has begun on a major roadway in Emporia. According to Emporia City Clerk Kerry Sull, the city's contractor has commenced improvement efforts on a stretch of 6th Ave. (US Hig...
Apr 1, 2022 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
North Lyon County Youth Association Fish Fry coming Saturday
The North Lyon County Youth Association is fixing lunch and dinner Saturday and the community is invited. The annual NLCYA Fish Fry is taking place Saturday starting at noon. Organizer Kiley DeDonder ...
Apr 1, 2022 NLCYA Image
Public invited to tumble into White Auditorium for Kansas Trampoline and Tumbling Championships Saturday
The Kansas Trampoline and Tumbling championships are coming to White Auditorium Saturday. The competition will feature 116 competitors from across the state including Emporia, Topeka, Parsons, McPhers...
Apr 1, 2022 Visit Emporia courtesy image.
Olpe Chicken House named 2021 Emporia Area Chamber Business of the Year
The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the recipient of the 2021 Business of the Year Award, The Olpe Chicken House. The Chicken House began operations in 1958 and since that time has buil...
Apr 1, 2022 Olpe Chicken House.
KVOE News File Photo
David Traylor Zoo teaming with Mobilizing Literacy for Saturday story walk
The David Taylor Zoo will be hosting more than just animals this Saturday. The zoo has partnered with the Emporia Public Library to host a Croaky Pokey story walk to promote literacy and the month of ...
Apr 1, 2022 David Traylor Zoo Courtesy Image
ESU Choirs hosting unique egg hunt Saturday night
Local residents are invited to grab their flashlights and head down to Hammond Park Saturday night for a unique spin on a springtime tradition. The Emporia State University Choirs will be hosting a "g...
Apr 1, 2022 ESU Choirs Image
Burlingame man arrested on suspicion of drug possession in Osage County Thursday
A Burlingame man is in custody following a traffic stop in Osage County Thursday morning. According to Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells, a Sheriff's Deputy conducted a traffic stop at K-31 Highway and...
Mar 31, 2022 Kevin L. Talbot.
Osage County Jail Photo
SOS Child Advocacy Center asking community to stand together as Child Abuse Prevention Month begins Friday
Friday marks the beginning of National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the SOS Child Advocacy Center is encouraging everyone to stand up and show a united front for those who suffer at the hands of o...
Mar 31, 2022 Child Advocacy Center Logo
CORONAVIRUS: Kansas Department of Health and Environment moving to endemic response measures Friday
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is looking to turn the page on the COVID-19 pandemic beginning Friday. A news release from the Governor's Office Thursday says the Kansas Department of Health and Environme...
Mar 31, 2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
Proceedings for December chase suspect continued to April
Court proceedings will continue late next month for a man accused of leading local law enforcement on a pursuit in December. A preliminary hearing for Rolando Galindo was continued Wednesday morning u...
Mar 31, 2022 Rolando Galindo. Lyon County Jail photo.
