Category Archives: News
Emporia Friends of the Zoo receives $11,000 memorial contribution Wednesday
A departed resident's generosity and love for a staple in the Emporia community was continued during a special check presentation at the David Traylor Zoo Wednesday afternoon. Family members of Joyce ...
Dec 1, 2021 Family members of Joyce Smith make a presentation to David Traylor Zoo Director Lisa Keith and EFOX President Bobby Thompson in Smith's memory. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Public Health shifting to Friday-only data releases
In case you weren't paying attention, Lyon County Public Health did not release any new coronavirus information Wednesday. And it won't until Friday. Public Health is purposefully moving away from its...
Dec 1, 2021 Lyon County Public Health Image.
Emporia City Commission lays "foundation" for future RHID development during recent action session
Approval of a resolution by Emporia City Commissioners Wednesday could lead to a realm of new development opportunities and subsequently a realm of new benefits to the community if granted approval by...
Dec 1, 2021 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
CORONAVIRUS: NRH pausing employee vaccination plan
For now -- and possibly several months to come -- Newman Regional Health is putting its coronavirus vaccine policy for employees on pause. Chief Executive Officer Bob Wright made the announcement duri...
Dec 1, 2021 KVOE News photo.
Devawn Mitchell found competent to stand trial in traffic death of Steve Henry
Emporian Devawn Mitchell's court proceedings in the traffic death of fellow Emporian Steve Henry can advance. Mitchell was the focus of a roughly 40-minute status hearing in Lyon County District Court...
Dec 1, 2021 Devawn Mitchell. Kansas Department of Corrections photos.
SUV, minivan collide at Interstate 35-Merchant Street junction
Apparently minor injuries are the story after two vehicles collided in north Emporia on Wednesday. A minivan and SUV collided on Merchant Street at the Interstate 35 junction shortly before 9 am. The ...
Dec 1, 2021 Two vehicles collided at the Interstate 35-Merchant Street junction Wednesday, briefly shutting down access to the I-35 southbound onramp. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Unbound Gravel opens lottery for 350-mile XL race
Unbound Gravel isn't until early June, but residents wanting to get into one of the races can apply now. It's not for the faint of heart. The Unbound XL -- the 350-mile behemoth that starts a day ahea...
Dec 1, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County Commission to discuss participation in national opioid settlement
Lyon County commissioners could finalize plans to take part in a hefty sum of money coming to Kansas as part of their weekly action meeting Thursday. Commissioners could sign documents to participate ...
Dec 1, 2021 Lyon County Commission photos.
CORONAVIRUS: Residents with water, wastewater shutoffs can apply for new program
Kansas residents who have had their drinking water or wastewater service disconnected during the COVID-19 pandemic may qualify for a new program administrated by the state. The Department for Children...
Dec 1, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
43rd annual Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade returns to great fanfare Tuesday evening
The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce gave the Emporia community a Christmas celebration that even the Grinch could not resist Tuesday night. As always, the parade was broadcast live on KVOE 1400 am an...
Nov 30, 2021 KVOE Station Manager Ron Thomas and Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Jeanine McKenna look on as Santa Clause makes his way down Commercial Street. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
