Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: One new case, eight recoveries reported in Lyon County
The active COVID-19 case total for Lyon County saw a moderate drop to begin the workweek Monday. Lyon County Public Health reported one new case developed over the weekend with eight new recoveries. T...
May 17, 2021
FLOODING: Lyon County road closure, flood warning lists adjusted with more rain possible all week
Lyon County’s list of flood-related road closures has seen some changes Monday. Kansas Highway 99 remains closed between Roads 180 and 240 just north of Emporia. Other closures: *Road 170 west o...
May 17, 2021
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly issues disaster declaration in response to severe flooding across state
23 Kansas counties will be eligible for state assistance following recent flooding including four in the KVOE listening area. Monday afternoon Kansas Governor Laura Kelly issued a state of disaster em...
May 17, 2021
Emporia Community Foundation announces 2021 Match Day participants
KVOE’s Talk of Emporia hit the road Monday for a special announcement. KVOE had its broadcast live from the Emporia Community Foundation for the official reveal of the 2021 Match Day participant...
May 17, 2021
Third phase of US-50 expansion west of Emporia nearing conclusion
Nearly a year into the project, work is about a month away from entering the final phase of expanding US Highway 50 just west of Emporia. The work zone is relatively short — Road F west to E-5 &...
May 17, 2021
Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals to discuss zoning change request and annexations Tuesday
The Emporia-Lyon County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will discuss a rezoning request in southeast Emporia as part of a meeting Tuesday night. The main item for dis...
May 17, 2021
FLOODING: Parts of K-99 closed, Americus Road open; county-wide flood warnings extended
Numerous roads remain closed after moderate rainfall Friday was followed by heavy rainfall over the weekend. Kansas Highway 99 is closed between Roads 180 and 240, or just north of Emporia. Other clos...
May 17, 2021
Emporia Fire responds to water rescue call Sunday evening
A situation west of Emporia Sunday evening involving a submerged vehicle was not as severe as it could have been. Emporia Fire was called to the intersection of Roads 170 and G early Sunday evening fo...
May 17, 2021
Two to Newman following rollover crash on Kansas Turnpike Sunday
Two Wichita residents were sent to the hospital following a single vehicle rollover crash north of Emporia late Sunday afternoon. Emergency crews were called to Kansas Turnpike mile marker 137.4 south...
May 17, 2021
Despite brief weather delay, FHTC spring commencement goes off without a hitch Sunday
230 Flint Hills technical College students were recognized for receiving their degrees during the college’s spring commencement ceremony Sunday. Though held indoors, the celebration did have to ...
May 16, 2021
