Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Public Health, other health officials looking to learn more quickly about omicron variant
It will take some time to unspool the potential health impacts of the latest coronavirus variant, according to Lyon County Public Health Incident Commander and Flint Hills Community Health Center CEO ...
Nov 29, 2021 Food and Drug Administration graphic.
Oklahoma man's upcoming hearing in Emporia likely to be delayed with federal court proceedings underway
The Oklahoma man accused of stealing fuel from a state truck before leading a chase in and around Emporia a few weeks ago is tentatively set for a hearing in Lyon County District Court -- but court pr...
Nov 29, 2021 Jerry R. Brown.
Lyon County Jail photo.
Thru traffic blocked near site of water main break near Emporia's 12th and Mary
Thru traffic is blocked on East 12th between Mary and Whildin after a water main break. Emporia Underground Utilities employees were called out to 12th and Mary shortly after 9 am after a 12-inch line...
Nov 29, 2021 Emporia's Underground Utilities department has limited access to 12th Avenue between Mary and Whildin after a water main break Monday morning. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Suspect in March traffic fatality back in Lyon County District Court this week
An Emporia man accused of murder in a fatal crash this year is back in Lyon County District Court this week. Devawn Mitchell has a status conference at 11 am Wednesday in front of Judge Lee Fowler. Mi...
Nov 29, 2021 Devawn Mitchell. Kansas Department of Corrections photos.
One person hurt in wreck near downtown Emporia on Sunday
One person went to Newman Regional Health after a crash in central Emporia on Sunday. The wreck happened around 3:30 pm at Sixth and State and involved two vehicles. Emporia Fire reports one person wa...
Nov 29, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Trio of Wichita residents hurt in rollover crash outside Melvern
Three Wichita residents were hurt in a crash on Interstate 35 between the BETO Junction and Melvern exits Sunday. The crash happened shortly before 5:15 pm about 30 miles east of Emporia, according to...
Nov 29, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Minor damage, no injuries reported following vehicle fire in 500 block of Neosho Sunday night
No injuries were reported and damage estimates are pending after a minor vehicle fire on Neosho Street in Emporia early Sunday evening. Emporia Fire and Police were called to a residence at 505 Neosho...
Nov 28, 2021
Two Emporians injured in accident on Kansas Turnpike Saturday night
Two Emporia residents were taken to a Wichita hospital after a late evening accident in Butler County Saturday. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2008 Buick Enclave driven by 35-year-old Crist...
Nov 28, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Potential expansion of city's RHID district coming as progress continues on upper story housing development
As work continues on Emporia's historic upper story Rural Housing Incentive District development project, Emporia City Commissioners are currently considering the possibility of expanding the city's o...
Nov 28, 2021 KVOE News File Photo
Champions again: Olpe relishes second straight Class 1A state football title
After winning the Class 1A football title last year, the Olpe Eagles made it a goal to repeat as champions. The Eagles did just that, capping the season with a 35-6 win over previously-unbeaten Inman ...
Nov 27, 2021 Family members and friends of Olpe football players take pictures of team members after the Eagles returned home with their second straight Class 1A title Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
