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No injuries following vehicle fire south of Emporia Friday evening
Emporia Fire was called out as mutual aid for a vehicle fire south of Emporia Friday evening. Crews responded to a call for mutual aid at KTA 111 southbound, roughly 32 miles south of Emporia, shortly...
Aug 01, 2020
UPDATE: Area road closures still in place; river levels continue to drop
Road closures are likely to remain in place in portions of the KVOE listening area through the remainder of the weekend, however, river levels continue to drop at a rapid pace. One area gauge remains ...
Aug 01, 2020
Virtual Night of Inspiration Gala generates over $90,000 for FHTC scholarships
Despite a change in format due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Flint Hills Technical College’s annual Night of Inspiration Gala demonstrated the college’s continued support to their student̵...
Aug 01, 2020
Local residents fill Lyon County Fairgrounds Friday to support fight against cancer
A pathway of light lit up the Lyon County Fairgrounds Friday evening as part of an emotional ceremony honoring current and past individuals battling cancer. A special drive-in version of the annual Re...
Aug 01, 2020
VSV outbreak continues affecting state of Kansas including a majority of the KVOE listening area
Reports of positive cases continue to be reported from all areas of Kansas as the Vesicular Stomatitis outbreak continues. The outbreak, that began back in June in southwest Kansas, has now made its w...
Jul 31, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon Count reports 64 active cases
Lyon County Public Health is reporting 64 active COVID-19 cases in Fridays update. There are 4 new cases increasing the count of total cases to 644. There are 9 new recoveries for 568. The number of d...
Jul 31, 2020
USD 251 school year to begin Aug. 27
Aug. 27 is now the official start date for USD 251 North Lyon County. The Board of Education approved the new date during a special meeting Thursday evening. Superintendent Bob Blair says the new date...
Jul 31, 2020
One arrested following vehicle pursuit Friday morning
One person was transported to the Lyon County Jail following a short chase early Friday morning. Lyon County Deputy Nathan Rankin says deputies were involved in a pursuit of a silver Hyundai Accent, i...
Jul 31, 2020
UPDATE: Cottonwood River in Cottonwood Falls added to list of area flood warnings
As rainfall continues across the KVOE listening area, so to do flooding concerns. The Cottonwood River in Cottonwood Falls has been placed into a warning until 8:45 am Saturday. As of 10:30 pm Thursda...
Jul 31, 2020
Emporia Main Street announces growth of Main Street Banner Project during annual meeting Thursday
Emporia Main Street announced expansion is coming for one of Emporia’s most popular veterans’ tribute activities. Main Street Director Casey Woods announced during the Main Street annual m...
Jul 31, 2020
