Category Archives: News
New Strawn company into Coolest Thing Made in Kansas' final four
The Coolest Thing Made in Kansas could well come from Coffey County. Hometown Pie Company's made-from-scratch pies are now among the contest's final four selections alongside Yoder Smokers' Frontiersm...
Oct 06, 2021 Kansas Manufacturing Council Coolest Thing Made In Kansas logo.
Coach's building set for 'phased demolition' to start next week
The structure serving as the home of Coach's Grill and Bar will be coming down. Flinthills Mall General Manager Clarence Frye tells KVOE News a "phased demolition" will start by Oct. 14. Frye says an ...
Oct 05, 2021 Flames shoot through the roof of Coach's Grill and Bar early Aug. 14. Ashley Sherman photo.
USD 251 Superintendent pleased with district's current trajectory as fall semester continues
There have been a few speed bumps along the way, however, USD 251 Superintendent Bob Blair is very pleased with the current journey through the 2021-22 school year to this point. During an interview o...
Oct 05, 2021 USD 251 North Lyon County logo.
Traffic resumes in west Emporia following semi accident in busy Emporia intersection Tuesday afternoon
Traffic flow in all directions has been restored following a semi accident in west Emporia Tuesday afternoon. Emporia Police and first responders were called to the intersection of 6th Ave. and Prairi...
Oct 05, 2021 A semi tipover in west Emporia leaves the intersection of 6th Ave. and Prairie Street littered with grain. Chuck Samples/KVOE News
ELECTION: Brinkman, Hitt, Sauder dive into topics affecting Emporia on KVOE's Candidate Forum
Where should the Emporia City Commission focus its energy once the new election cycle is finalized? KVOE listeners got several options during Tuesday's Candidate Forum involving incumbent Susan Brinkm...
Oct 05, 2021 Susan Brinkman (from left), Travis Hitt, Jamie Sauder. Courtesy photos.
Emporia High students have items searched as they enter building; school day continuing as scheduled
Emporia High students had their possessions searched as they entered the building Tuesday morning. The USD 253 Community Relations Department says the search was rooted in unspecified information rece...
Oct 05, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Trial nearing for suspect in Hartford animal cruelty case
Based on the current court schedule, trial is coming soon for one of two defendants in a Lyon County animal cruelty case. Thomas Staggs has his final pretrial hearing at 4 pm Wednesday. Trial is set f...
Oct 05, 2021 Thomas Staggs. Lyon County Jail photo.
Lyon County rape case set for preliminary hearing
A Lyon County rape case is set to take an early step forward Wednesday. Jordan Dorsey is set to appear in court at 2 pm Wednesday for a preliminary hearing. The 26-year-old Dorsey stands accused of ra...
Oct 05, 2021 Jordan Dorsey. Lyon County Jail photo.
COPRONAVIRUS: Newman Regional Health now offering Pfizer booster, third doses
Both Flint Hills Community Health Center and Newman Regional Health have third-round and booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines now available. Newman Regional Health has the Pfizer option Tuesdays from 12...
Oct 05, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia State University hosting Hispanic Heritage Celebration Thursday
Emporia's Hispanic community will be celebrated during a special event on the Emporia State University campus Thursday. The university's Student Recreation Center will be hosting a Hispanic Heritage C...
Oct 04, 2021 KVOE News File Photo
