Category Archives: News
Motorists urged to be cautious due to potential refreezing overnight
Moderate to light snowfall seems to have reached its end for the time being in the KVOE listening area. Snow accumulation has been consistent throughout the area over the past 24-hours including over ...
Dec 16, 2019
Area residents reminded to be vigilant of "porch pirates" this holiday season
For most this is the season for giving and for others it’s the season of getting packages that do not belong to them. Porch pirates, or thieves who steal packages left on the doorsteps of others...
Dec 16, 2019
Local elementary schools update ongoing education redesign
Two local elementary schools are now a year and a half into education redesign efforts, and the results seem to be favored by both staff and students. Faculty and administration of Logan Avenue and Wi...
Dec 16, 2019
Court of Appeals affirms rulings against former Emporia businessman convicted of distributing cocaine
The Kansas Court of Appeals has affirmed a ruling in a case of a former Emporia business owner who pleaded no contest to cocaine distribution earlier this decade. Lance Harris, the one-time owner of t...
Dec 16, 2019
Lyon County Sheriff's Office, Emporia Police announce results of Thanksgiving enforcement effort
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office and Emporia Police Department have released the final stats for their Thanksgiving enforcement effort. The Sheriff’s Office reports 24 traffic enforcement ...
Dec 16, 2019
Lyon County Highway Department reminds residents to give snowplows space after Sunday near-misses
County roads typically don’t have a lot of clearance on either side of the road, and the Lyon County Highway Department is urging drivers to give snowplow drivers the space they need to do their...
Dec 16, 2019
UPDATE: Winter weather advisories canceled for two local counties, all other advisories remain in effect
Morris and Wabaunsee counties have seen their winter weather advisory come to an end sooner than expected. The advisory, originally set to expire at 6 pm Monday, has been officially canceled. Advisori...
Dec 16, 2019
Four Osage City residents taken to Newman Regional Health after pickup crash near Miller
Four Osage City residents were brought to Emporia for medical treatment after a rollover crash near Miller early Sunday evening. The Kansas Highway Patrol says 41-year-old Fred Pallesi was eastbound o...
Dec 16, 2019
Schedule adjustments for Monday, Dec. 16
Several schedule adjustments have been reported for Monday. Schools *USD 253 Emporia closed. All activities postponed*Cradle to Career Literacy Center closed*CrossWinds Gateway and therapeutic prescho...
Dec 16, 2019
UPDATE: Less than ideal travel conditions overnight to be hindered further by more snow
Bracing for the prospect of more snow and related travel issues Monday, virtually all area school districts have canceled school, while Emporia’s higher education offices have closed and other s...
Dec 15, 2019
