Category Archives: News
ECF reminds residents deadline is fast approaching for tax-deductible charitable donations
For those still wanting to make tax-deductible charitable donations to local non-profits you have until Thursday evening to do so. Emporia Community Foundation Director Becky Nurnberg recently spoke w...
Dec 29, 2020
WEATHER: Icy conditions remain isolated as morning temperatures stay at or above freezing
A wet afternoon is ahead after isolated slick travels earlier Tuesday. Wet and occasionally freezing precipitation covered the area for much of the morning. Thankfully, temperatures in and immediately...
Dec 29, 2020
Emporia City Commission may move forward on public-private venture for new housing subdivision
Emporia city commissioners have two meetings Wednesday morning. Commissioners will start with a study meeting at 10 am. Several items will be discussed, including a proposal from Ignite Emporia on a p...
Dec 29, 2020
Decision on solar energy facility near Americus upcoming for Lyon County Commission
For the second straight week, Lyon County commissioners are having their action session on a Wednesday to account for the holidays. Commissioners could approve a solar energy facility as proposed by 4...
Dec 29, 2020
'Taking Down DUI' enforcement effort continues through Sunday
Deputies from Lyon County, Greenwood County and other counties across Kansas are spending this week and the upcoming weekend looking for impaired drivers. On KVOE’s Morning Show this week, Lyon ...
Dec 29, 2020
Vehicle renewal, property tax payment deadlines ahead for Lyon County residents
The Lyon County Courthouse will probably be a busy place Wednesday. It’s the last vehicle tag renewal deadline of the year, affecting residents with last names beginning with the letters U, X, Y...
Dec 29, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Emporia driver's license office reopens after suspected exposure
A 10-day shutdown is now over for the Emporia driver’s license office. The facility inside Flinthills Mall closed Dec. 18 after a suspected coronavirus exposure. It reopened Monday as planned. R...
Dec 29, 2020
Wintry mix possible Tuesday morning; winter weather advisories continue areawide
Wintry weather may snarl traffic for a time Tuesday morning. Moderate sleet started at the KVOE studios shortly after 4 am before changing quickly to rain. TV-13 meteorologist Doug Meyers says freezin...
Dec 29, 2020
Foul play not suspected after body found west of Emporia on Sunday
Foul play is considered unlikely after a body was discovered in Lyon County on Sunday. Sheriff Jeff Cope says the body of a man was found west of Emporia on Sunday afternoon. The man’s name is n...
Dec 29, 2020
Schedule adjustments for Tuesday, Dec. 29
Due to the risk of inclement weather, the following schedule adjustments have been reported: Community *Emporia Senior Center closed Tuesday*GoGetTested.com coronavirus testing site at Lyon County Fai...
Dec 29, 2020
