Category Archives: News
One hospitalized following collision west of Waverly Friday
An Ottawa teenager was injured in a two-vehicle accident in Coffey County Friday afternoon. The accident occurred at the intersection of Old Highway 50 and Native Road six miles west of Waverly just b...
Aug 28, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Andy Gross brings blend of comedy, magic and ventriloquism to Granada Stage Saturday night
Visitors to the Granada Theatre Saturday night were left laughing with astonishment thanks to the many talents of Andy Gross. Gross is a nationally known comedian, magician and ventriloquist who combi...
Aug 28, 2021 Andy Gross performs his famous "split man" illusion at the Granada Theatre. Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Parkapalooza sees tremendous turnout Saturday as Strong City celebrates 150th anniversary
The now-annual Parkapalooza capped off two days' worth of celebration in Strong City Saturday. The event held at Strong City Park, featured a mini-carnival, water slides, inflatables, a dunk tank, pet...
Aug 28, 2021 Residents take advantage of the numerous games and activities available at the 2021 Parkapalooza in Strong City. Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Ignite Emporia, USD 253 begin initial discussions on potential development partnership
As Ignite Emporia continues its work to support economic and workforce growth in the local community, a new proposed partnership could go a long way in assisting in those efforts. During the USD 253 B...
Aug 28, 2021 Ignite Emporia Logo.
Second annual Emporia State Trauma-Informed Educators Conference features renowned author and educator Ruby Payne Saturday
World-renowned educator Dr. Ruby Payne was the featured speaker at Emporia State University's second annual Trauma-Informed Educators Conference Saturday morning. Trauma-informed education, also known...
Aug 28, 2021 Dr. Ruby Payne prepares to speak before attendees of the second annual Emporia State Trauma-Informed Educators Conference. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Emporia man arrested following early morning vehicle pursuit in Emporia Saturday
Local law enforcement was involved in its second vehicle pursuit in as many days early Saturday morning. Lyon County Sheriff's Sgt. Zach Shafer says a deputy attempted to stop a vehicle in the 100 blo...
Aug 28, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Kansas Attorney General announces over $120,000 in grants for SOS
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt has announced over $120,000 in grants for SOS. Schmidt announced grants to support five different SOS ventures: *Nearly $17,000 will help SOS recruit, screen, tra...
Aug 27, 2021 SOS Services Logo.
CORONAVIRUS: USD 253 outlines learning models in case remote education is needed, reminds parents of KDHE's mass gathering quarantine policy
With quarantine and isolation numbers increasing, Emporia Public Schools is clarifying its instructional access for students needing to separate from others as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Legisla...
Aug 27, 2021 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
Potential trial dates announced for one of two defendants in Hartford animal cruelty case
Trial could be coming as soon as next month for one of two Hartford residents accused of animal cruelty in a case that came to light this past spring. 56-year-old Thomas Staggs appeared in Lyon County...
Aug 27, 2021 Thomas Staggs. Lyon County Jail photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County reports 46 new cases, 24 recoveries in latest COVID update
Increases continued for overall and active coronavirus cases in Lyon County Friday. Lyon County Public Health reported 46 new cases bringing the overall case total to 4,752. 24 recoveries were reporte...
Aug 27, 2021 Lyon County Public Health graphic
