Category Archives: News
Survey work underway on Kansas Turnpike bridges north of Emporia
Field surveys underway now for two Lyon County bridges are for bridge raising, not bridge replacing. Last week, the Kansas Department of Transportation announced the surveys for Kansas Turnpike bridge...
Aug 25, 2021 Bridge locations marked in red are being considered for replacement by the Kansas Turnpike Authority. Kansas Department of Transportation map.
Heat advisory ongoing until 8 pm Thursday
Hot, sultry conditions remain in place across the KVOE listening area this week. Heat advisories remain in effect areawide until 8 pm Thursday with air temperatures approaching 100 Wednesday and Thurs...
Aug 25, 2021 National Weather Service graphic.
Emporia Recreation Commission approves 2022 budgets during monthly meeting Monday
The Emporia Recreation Commission finalized a number of financial matters during their recent meeting Monday evening. The ERC approved a resolution to exceed the revenue-neutral rate for 2022 before a...
Aug 24, 2021 Lee Beran Recreation Center. KVOE News File Photo.
Second suspect in Avila murder to be tried as adult
Court proceedings will continue for the five suspects in the 2017 murder of Jesus Avila. 20-year-old Armando Nunez, 19-year-old Alan Alanis, 20-year-old Jovan Pecina and 21-year-old Andrew Granado all...
Aug 24, 2021 Suspects in the 2017 murder of Jesus Avila: Alan Alanis (top right), Jordy Cornejo-Campoverde (top center) Andrew John "AJ" Granado (top left), Armando Nunez (bottom right) and Jovan Pecina (bottom left). Photos courtesy of Lyon County Sherriff's Office and Broken Arrow, OK, Police Department.
One arrested after chase in downtown Emporia; details pending
Emporia Police are investigating after an alleged law enforcement pursuit in downtown Emporia shortly after noon Tuesday. Police Capt. Ray Mattas says there was a short chase and foot pursuit that end...
Aug 24, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
FHCHC beginning search for new medical clinic director/enacting new public comment policy for social media pages
Flint Hills Community Health Center will be searching for a new Medical Clinic Director following the resignation of Dr. Vanessa Cook. Dr. Cook's resignation was announced by CEO Renee Hively during t...
Aug 24, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Formal charges pending following arrest in Osage County Monday
An El Dorado woman was arrested Monday in Osage County on suspicion of drug activity. According to Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells, a deputy stopped a vehicle for an alleged traffic violation shortly...
Aug 24, 2021 Osage County Sheriffs Office Photo.
Armyworms invade Flint Hills
Over the last month, armyworms have marched across much of Kansas, and that -- unfortunately -- includes the KVOE listening area. RichMor Lawn Care owner Mark Morgan has reported issues in Emporia and...
Aug 24, 2021 Kansas State Research and Extension photo.
'You Drink, You Drive, You Lose' underway for area law enforcement
If you see extra law enforcement out and about the next two weeks, whether in Emporia, Lyon County, neighboring counties or Kansas as a whole, it's by design. The annual "You Drink, You Drive, You Los...
Aug 24, 2021 Kansas Department of Transportation graphic.
CORONAVIRUS: Emporia Granada leaders say new COVID-19 protocols designed to protect patrons, performers, staffers
With a robust concert schedule through the rest of the year, administrators of the Emporia Granada Theatre say new COVID-19 protocols announced late last week are designed to protect patrons, staff an...
Aug 24, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
