Category Archives: News
No charges coming after alleged theft of over $50,000 at Plumb Place
For several years, local residents have asked whether there would be any formal charges filed after tens of thousands of dollars allegedly disappeared from Plumb Place's bank accounts. The answer: no....
Jan 07, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Empower House Ministries locks down "recovery residence" to serve female addicts in six-county area
Empower House Ministries has found a home. In a recent news release, Empower House Executive Director Melissa Landis announced the faith-based addiction recovery agency had secured a "recovery residen...
Jan 07, 2022 Empower House Ministries logo.
Cause of Thursday's duplex fire in central Emporia officially undetermined
Emporia Fire says Thursday's duplex fire in central Emporia caused extensive damage, but the cause will go down as undetermined. Battalion Chief Tony Fuller says the cause at 314 West is most likely e...
Jan 07, 2022 Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
WEATHER: Travel conditions continue improving after Thursday's light snowfall
Travel conditions improved across the KVOE listening area as Thursday progressed, and more improvement is expected Friday. The day started with light snowfall, mainly three inches or less across the a...
Jan 07, 2022 Travel on West 12th near KVOE was largely clear Friday morning after light snowfall Thursday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
CORONAVIRUS: 'Narrowly tailored' disaster declaration to dovetail with executive orders to help medical facilities, adult care locations
A new 15-day disaster declaration and two executive orders loosening restrictions on staff responsibilities were announced by Kansas Governor Laura Kelly as part of her current plan to slow down the l...
Jan 06, 2022 Kansas Governor Laura Kelly. KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: With snowfall out of the forecast, refreezing is now the main concern between Thursday night and Friday morning
Driving conditions are improving thanks to sunshine and road treatment following light snowfall Wednesday night and Thursday, however, travelers are being advised to not let their guards down while on...
Jan 06, 2022 Snowplow drivers have been busy across Emporia, Lyon County and neighboring counties with light snowfall overnight. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Hopkins Manufacturing acquires Lumax LLC
Emporia-based Hopkins Manufacturing is adding to its business portfolio. Hopkins' latest acquisition is Lumax LLC. Based out of Charlotte, North Carolina, Lumax is listed as an industry leader in grea...
Jan 06, 2022 Hopkins Manufacturing logo.
CORONAVIRUS: AARP's annual tax return assistance program shelved again
For the second straight year, plans to help Lyon County residents with income taxes through AARP have fallen victim to COVID-19. AARP District 25 Coordinator Sally Conard says the organization will no...
Jan 06, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Public Health updates isolation and quarantine guidance Thursday
Lyon County Public Health has released its latest updates to isolation and quarantine guidance. The updated guidance released Thursday relates to health care workers in a hospital setting and the gene...
Jan 06, 2022 Lyon County Public Health Image.
Equipment purchase and technology agreement highlight Lyon County Commission action meeting Thursday
New jail equipment and an electronics contract both came before Lyon County Commissioners for approval Thursday morning. Commissioners approved the purchase of a new fingerprint scanner for the Lyon C...
Jan 06, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
