Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: Minor increase in new Lyon County cases, dip in active cases reported
A modest increase in Lyon County's COVID-19 caseload and a reduction in active cases highlight Monday's report from Lyon County Public Health. Lyon County announced 15 new cases over the weekend. Acti...
Oct 25, 2021 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
Lyon County roads open up after Saturday's rain
Part of Lyon County's gravel road network has reopened to traffic after heavy rainfall to start this past weekend. The Lyon County Highway Department has opened: *Road J between 100 and 110; between 1...
Oct 25, 2021 KVOE News file photo
Suspect in Monday's theft-and-chase incident also accused of stealing over $320,000 from Oklahoma banks, embezzling over $75,000 from construction firm
The suspect in Monday's incident involving an alleged fuel theft from a KDOT tractor, chase into and out of Emporia and crash into a utility pole is accused of several high-level financial crimes in O...
Oct 25, 2021 Jerry R. Brown.
Lyon County Jail photo.
CORONAVIRUS: ESU employees do not need to be fully vaccinated to meet federal mandate
Employees at several Kansas universities will need to vaccinate against COVID-19, based on federal contract connections. Emporia State University is not on that list. The University of Kansas, Kansas ...
Oct 25, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
USD 253 board plans construction tour Tuesday, regular board meeting Wednesday
This is a busy week for the Emporia Board of Education, and it leads to a busy close to the calendar year. The USD 253 board will have a construction tour between 11 am and 1 pm Tuesday as the nearly ...
Oct 25, 2021 USD 253 Image
Lenexa man killed, Emporian among three hurt in wreck near Burlington early Sunday
The Kansas Highway Patrol says one man was killed and three people suffered potentially serious injuries after a wreck involving a pickup and SUV near Burlington early Sunday. The crash happened short...
Oct 24, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Water service restored near Seventh and Garfield
Residents of a west central Emporia neighborhood have their water service restored after issues developed Sunday. Issues were noted near Seventh and Garfield around 9:45 am after a 6-inch line failed....
Oct 24, 2021 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
ESU students organize Halloween events for area kids
Halloween is next weekend, but Emporia State University is getting a jump on activities for local children. On Monday, the ESU Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will have a trunk or Treat event from ...
Oct 24, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Trial set to begin Monday in Lyon County exploitation, arson case
Trial is set to begin Monday in a Lyon County case involving accusations of sexual exploitation, arson and other counts. Alex Alexander, 24, stands accused of sexual exploitation of a child connected ...
Oct 24, 2021 Alex Alexander. Lyon County Jail photo.
Flint Hills Paranormal leads farewell tour to spirits within Plumb Place Saturday evening
The final paranormal investigation for the foreseeable future took place inside Plumb Place Saturday evening. The sold-out Farewell to the Spirits of Plumb Place event, organized by Flint Hills Parano...
Oct 24, 2021 Members of the Flinthills Paranormal investigation team prepare to lead the final investigation at Plumb Place.
