Category Archives: News
Emporia Police report recent string of auto burglaries
Emporia Police have noted a string of auto burglaries recently. The department has not given specifics on the number of auto burglaries or the kinds of items taken other than loose change, but it says...
Mar 11, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County logs lowest weekly caseload increase since June but adds two deaths
There was good news and bad news in the latest COVID-19 data set from Lyon County Public Health. The good: two new cases since Wednesday, meaning 13 new cases for the week. It's the lowest weekly tota...
Mar 11, 2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
RDA board approves incentive compliance extension for Project Ruby housing venture
The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas Board of Directors approved extending an incentive compliance agreement as part of its monthly meeting, but project details won't be made av...
Mar 11, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Kiwanis Club's Pancake Day returns with drive-through format
One of Emporia's springtime community hallmarks is back this weekend. Saturday is the day for the 74th Kiwanis Club pancake breakfast. On KVOE's Talk of Emporia this week, spokesperson Shari Scribner ...
Mar 11, 2022 Kiwanis Club of Emporia photo.
Mitchell sentencing officially in 'until further notice' status with competency results pending
As expected last week, sentencing for Devawn Mitchell is officially on hold until further notice. Sentencing was originally set for Friday, but that hearing is now delayed after Judge Lee Fowler appro...
Mar 11, 2022 Devawn Mitchell. Lyon County Jail photo.
WEATHER: Light snow returns late Thursday night
The winter storm that dumped up to 4 inches of snowfall on the KVOE listening area Thursday is causing lingering effects on certain school schedules. *USD 329 Wabaunsee students who cannot attend due ...
Mar 11, 2022 Light snow from Thursday night isn't noticeable on West 12th (bare pavement) but it is on C of E Drive just east of the KVOE studios. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lyon County Commission approves several bids and purchases
Lyon County commissioners zipped through their weekly action session Thursday. Commissioners: *Approved a better than $133,000 warranty payment to Motorola Solutions for infrastructure and equipment l...
Mar 11, 2022 Lyon County Commission photos.
Gilligan: Emporia well-positioned for future growth, but Cape Girardeau position was one he couldn't turn down
Emporia city government and the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce will start separate processes soon to fill the voids coming after Rob Gilligan relinquishes both his City Commission and Ignite Emporia...
Mar 10, 2022 Rob Gilligan. Courtesy photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Caseload activity isn't the only metric at low levels in Lyon County
Lyon County's COVID-19 caseload numbers have been low recently, in case you haven't noticed. Through the first two reporting periods this week, there have been 11 cases total. Lyon County Public Healt...
Mar 10, 2022 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
Olpe, Chase County fire crews battle grass fire late Wednesday night into early Thursday
Several area fire departments were involved in battling a grass fire late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning. Lyon County deputies were initially called out to the area of Road 50 and C to in...
Mar 10, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
