Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: Nine new cases, five recoveries reported in Lyon County Monday
Modest increases continued in both overall and active COVID-19 cases in Lyon County Monday. Public Health reported nine new cases developed over the weekend bringing the overall total to 4,320 since l...
Jul 12, 2021 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
Schreiber selected to attend Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development in October
One local lawmaker has been selected to attend a prestigious leadership program in the fall. Kansas 60th District Representative Mark Schreiber of Emporia has been chosen as one of the representatives...
Jul 12, 2021 60th District Representative Mark Schreiber. Kansaslegislature.org Courtesy Image
National Weather Service to begin using WEA alerts for high-end wind, hail storms
Coming later this month: a slight adjustment in severe weather warnings. The baseline criteria for severe thunderstorms -- 58-mph winds and quarter-sized hail -- will not change. However, the National...
Jul 12, 2021 National Weather Service graphic.
USD 253 enrollment process including survey that could mean millions of dollars to district
USD 253 Emporia is asking parents and guardians to take a short survey that could lead to millions of dollars for local educational programs. As part of the official enrollment process beginning next ...
Jul 12, 2021 USD 253 Emporia graphic.
FHTC board to discuss assessments, institutional overview among monthly agenda topics
Institution-wide matters will be the focus of the Flint Hills Technical College Board of Trustees meeting Monday afternoon. The board will receive the annual assessment report from Director of Informa...
Jul 12, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Vehicle motorcycle accident in south Emporia sends two to Newman
Two individuals were transported after a vehicle and motorcycle collided in south Emporia Sunday evening. The accident occurred shortly after 8:20 pm in the 900 block of South Commercial in front of t...
Jul 11, 2021 Emergency crews respond to the scene of an injury accident in the 900 block of South Commercial Street Sunday evening. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Potential new designation for metro planning area hinges on development of new interlocal agreement
With the termination of the city/county interlocal agreement last week, discussions on the prospect of a new agreement could be coming in the near future. The Lyon County Commission voted to terminate...
Jul 11, 2021 Lyon County/City of Emporia Zoning Image.
UPDATE: Pursuit suspect located/arrested early Sunday
A Shawnee man has been arrested following a late-night vehicle pursuit that crossed three counties and evolved into a suspect search Saturday. Jamison T. Durkee was apprehended early Sunday morning at...
Jul 11, 2021 Authorities from several law enforcement agencies are looking for a man who allegedly led a vehicle chase through parts of Coffey, Lyon and Chase counties Saturday night. Lyon County Sheriff's Office dashcam image.
Bjerkaas: PDGA Junior Worlds demonstrates spike in talent level, continued community support for disc golf
If the 2021 Pro Disc Golf Association Junior Worlds is any indication, the future of the sport is quite bright. Dynamic Discs Event Coordinator Doug Bjerkaas tells KVOE News he was blown away by the g...
Jul 11, 2021 Nathan Brewer, 2021 PDGA Junior World MJ8 World Champion. Greg Rahe/KVOE Sports.
Heavy rainfall comes to parts of KVOE listening area Saturday, while severe weather stays away
Heavy rainfall hit parts of the KVOE listening area at times Saturday. The northern half of the area saw brief heavy rainfall before sunrise, with isolated heavy rain across parts of Greenwood, Osage ...
Jul 10, 2021 KVOE News graphic.
