Category Archives: News
No injuries reported following two-vehicle accident in west Emporia Thursday
A two-vehicle accident led to a minor disruption of traffic in west Emporia Thursday afternoon. Emergency responders were called out for a reported injury accident at the intersection of 12th Ave. and...
Sep 12, 2019
Cancer patients, survivors and community members alike will take steps towards a cure Saturday
The 2019 Relay for Life is happening Saturday. Activities will begin at noon with a kickoff ceremony featuring several short videos detailing the importance of Relay for Life and how it helps to suppo...
Sep 12, 2019
Governor Laura Kelly announced as 2019 Constitution Day keynote speaker
Emporia State University is getting set to host a very special guest as a part of its 2019 US Constitution Day activities next week. During Thursday’s instalment of the ESU Buzz, ESU Department ...
Sep 12, 2019
Community Corrections 2020 carryover reimbursement budgets gain unanimous Lyon County Commission approval
Lyon County Commissioners approved the publishing of reimbursement funds to assist services for probationers within Lyon County during their weekly action session Thursday morning. Community Correctio...
Sep 12, 2019
Planning and Appeals Board recommends Price tract zoning change, broadens list of conditional permit uses in heavy industrial areas
Over the objections of several Lyon County residents, the county’s Planning and Appeals Board is recommending approval of a significant zoning change for rural property northeast of Emporia. Boa...
Sep 12, 2019
Longtime law enforcement officer passes away
Funeral services will take place next week for longtime Emporia law enforcement officer Lane Ryno, who passed away Monday at the age of 69. Ryno was born in 1949 in Emporia and worked in law enforceme...
Sep 12, 2019
Addresses needed as KVOE prepares for 18th annual Drive for Food benefiting Salvation Army food pantry
Thursday, KVOE begins collecting names before we start collecting donations for the 18th annual Drive For Food benefiting the Salvation Army food pantry. The date for the drive is Oct. 3, and Salvatio...
Sep 12, 2019
Damaging wind, hail part of Thursday's low-end severe weather risk
Afternoon appears to be our best time for showers and storms across the KVOE listening area, including some possibly severe weather Thursday. Areas along and east of the Kansas Turnpike, including Emp...
Sep 12, 2019
Pedestrian hurt when hit by vehicle in southwest Emporia
Details are forthcoming after a vehicle-pedestrian accident in southwest Emporia early Wednesday evening. Police and fire were called to the 400 block of Stratford Drive just before 6:30 pm. The pedes...
Sep 12, 2019
USD 253 Board of Education receives a glimpse of what could be with new early learning facility during regular meeting
USD 253 Emporia Public Schools is still in the developmental stages of constructing a new early learning facility, however, the path is becoming clearer. During the board's meeting Wednesday evening, ...
Sep 12, 2019
