Category Archives: News
UPDATE: Cottonwood Street crossing reopens after 'emergency' repair
Burlington Northern Santa Fe’s rail crossing at Cottonwood Street is back open. The crossing in eastern Emporia was closed on an emergency basis by the railroad, according to the City Engineerin...
Jan 31, 2020
East Emporia dumpster fire handled quickly
A dumpster caught fire at a residence near Emporia's Bunge crush facility Friday afternoon. Emporia Fire was called to 515 East around 3 pm. Battalion Chief Ryan Conley says the dumpster was fully inv...
Jan 31, 2020
Polar Plunge participants to embrace their inner Chief to score a touchdown for Special Olympics Kansas
After watching the Kansas City Chiefs compete in the Big Game this weekend, local residents will then have a chance to score a touchdown of their own for a great cause in mid-February. The 15th annual...
Jan 31, 2020
Suspect added to Lyon County Most Wanted list
The Lyon County Most Wanted list has a new suspect. Seth Lee Wenenn, 32, is wanted on suspicion of aggravated battery. Case details are pending. Wenenn is a white male. He’s 6 foot, 145 pounds, ...
Jan 31, 2020
Republicans, Governor Kelly square off as constitutional amendment on abortion rights moves ahead
Abortion rights are taking center stage in the Kansas Legislature as a constitutional amendment passes one of three major hurdles. On Wednesday, the Kansas Senate approved the amendment on a 28-12 vot...
Jan 31, 2020
UPDATE: Affected segment of K-99 north of Emporia reopens after semi incident
Traffic on Kansas Highway 99 was blocked in both directions six miles north of Emporia after a traffic incident Friday morning. A turbine blade was northbound on Highway 99 and rounding past the junct...
Jan 31, 2020
Law enforcement urging fans to cheer, celebrate, drive safely for Super Bowl LIV
With Kansas City Chiefs mania at fever pitch leading into Super Bowl 54 this weekend, local law enforcement agencies are reminding you to cheer and celebrate safely. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Of...
Jan 31, 2020
USD 251 board continues discussions on next superintendent
A decision is coming soon as the USD 251 North Lyon County Board of Education chooses a new superintendent for the district. Board members met for around two hours in executive session Thursday, discu...
Jan 31, 2020
Chiefs QB invited to 13th annual 'Laps 4 Landon' cystic fibrosis fundraiser in April
Laps 4 Landon, while still a few months away, now has a date in April for the 2020 event to help spread awareness about cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that attacks both the resp...
Jan 31, 2020
2020 burn season, Smoke Management Plan discussed on KVOE Morning Show
The annual spring burn season will be upon us soon, which means renewed emphasis on the Flint Hills Smoke Management Plan even though there won’t be many — if any — changes to the do...
Jan 30, 2020
