Category Archives: News
Lyon County Commission to discuss invoices, contract, pedestrian safety at Thursday meeting
Invoices, a contract and a pedestrian safety project are ahead for Lyon County commissioners when they meet Thursday. Commissioners will look at a nearly $27,000 invoice for workers compensation premi...
Feb 18, 2026 Pictured left to right: Lyon County Commissioners Chris Bartel, Ken Duft and Doug Peck. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
East Logan closing between South Mechanic and South Commercial for valve repair Wednesday
Part of East Logan Avenue is getting blocked as part of a short-term, small-scale infrastructure project. East Logan is closing to thru traffic from South Mechanic to South Commercial to replace a wat...
Feb 18, 2026 A waterline valve leaks near the intersection of East Logan and South Commercial on Wednesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia Planning Commission recommends approval of rezoning for former Abundant Harvest location as developers plan new apartment complex food pantry development
The Emporia Planning Commission is recommending approval of a change in zoning for the former Abundant Harvest property. During their monthly meeting, planning commissioners voted unanimously to appro...
Feb 17, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Natrium reactor discussions at local level on pause at the moment following months worth of vocal support from city, county and economic development leadership in late 2025
For weeks after the potential of a new nuclear reactor coming to the local area seemed to be the main talking point for several local entities, conversations have since hit a bit of a standstill for l...
Feb 17, 2026 Q&A With Trey is a recurring segment with Emporia City Manager Trey Cocking on KVOE's Talk of Emporia every third Monday. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
UPDATE: Lyon County road network fully reopened with minimal damage reported following heavy rainfall over past weekend; Fire danger remaining a concern through most of work week ahead of potential snowy weekend
Lyon County's road network is fully reopened with minor repair work underway following heavy rainfall from this past weekend. That was the report from Lyon County Engineer Wayne Scritchfield Tuesday a...
Feb 17, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Council Grove residents arrested on suspicion of meth distribution after alleged Valentine's Day incident
Council Grove Police Chief Shawn Wangerin says a domestic disturbance call on Valentine's Day led to the discovery of illegal drug activity. Council Grove officers responded to the 600 block of West M...
Feb 17, 2026 Council Grove Police Department photo.
City Commission discussing Safe Streets for All cost-share agreement
Emporia city commissioners have several infrastructure matters as part of their regular meeting this week. Commissioners may well approve a Safe Streets for All cost-share agreement involving the Fede...
Feb 17, 2026 Emporia City Commission. (Clockwise from top left): Erren Harter, Kurt Steinkuhler, Becky Smith, Monica Duncan, Tammi Ogle. City of Emporia photo.
Severe Weather Awareness Week announced
Winter is still officially here, but severe weather season is lurking. The National Weather Service has already announced spotter training sessions for area counties. It has now officially announced M...
Feb 17, 2026 Brandon Ryno.
Reported structure fire in south Emporia leads to leaf burn
Emporia Fire is using a fire incident from Monday to remind residents about local fire policy. Fire Capt. Greg Davis says crews were dispatched to the 200 block of Union after a reported structure fir...
Feb 17, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Community encouraged to attend Signals from Space
Emporia State University is encouraging area residents to attend a special event on space exploration this upcoming weekend. ESU will hold Signals from Space, an event highlighting the work of amateur...
Feb 17, 2026 International Space Station. NASA photo.
