Category Archives: News
Severe weather, heavy rain threat Tuesday follows elevated fire danger Monday afternoon
A high fire danger Monday leads to a severe weather chance Tuesday. Fire danger will be elevated Monday, thanks to unseasonably warm temperatures around 80 degrees, relative humidity levels at or belo...
Mar 08, 2026 National Weather Service graphic.
Cost Containment Committee report up for possible approval by USD 253 board Wednesday
Wednesday is an important day for the future of USD 253 Emporia. Shortly after its regular meeting starts, the Board of Education will officially discuss the Cost Containment Committee's report and re...
Mar 08, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Girls athletics programs at Hartford, Olpe Fitness Park interlocal agreement among topics for USD 252 school board
There are several items of note for the USD 252 Southern Lyon County Board of Education meeting Monday. Board members will discuss girls athletics programs at Hartford in light of the basketball team ...
Mar 08, 2026 USD 252 Southern Lyon County logo.
Americus City Council to discuss next steps in closing police department at Tuesday meeting
With the overarching picture decided, Americus City Council members are meeting Tuesday in part to discuss details of closing the city's police department. City Council members voted last month to clo...
Mar 08, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Drug distribution, weapons charges filed against man in Lyon County
Court proceedings have started for a man accused in Lyon County District Court of drug and weapons offenses. Daniel Luis Tabares-Herrera is charged with single counts of distributing up to 450 grams o...
Mar 08, 2026 Daniel Tabares-Herrera. Lyon County Jail photo.
Turnpike Authority announces bridge widening work in southeast Chase County, ongoing repavement from Emporia service exit to Topeka
The Kansas Turnpike Authority says it has several important projects ahead, now that the annual construction season is officially underway. The KTA plans to redeck and widen a bridge at mile marker 10...
Mar 08, 2026 Kansas Turnpike Authority screenshot.
KVOE United Way radio auction raises additional $3,035 for annual campaign as need for food, rent and utility assistance remain high locally
After a week's worth of bidding, the annual KVOE Live Morning Drive Radio Auction benefiting the United Way of the Flint Hills managed to bring in an additional $3,035 to the United Way's annual campa...
Mar 07, 2026 United Way of the Flint Hills Community Impact Manager Maddie Craig (left) and Executive Director Daphne Mertens inside the KVOE studios for the annual United in Purpose KVOE Live Morning Drive Radio Auction. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Visit Emporia Director says presence of FIFA World Cup countdown clock comes at perfect time for community
The countdown is on to the kickoff of the largest FIFA World Cup in history later this summer, and residents can watch that countdown in person now through late March. As KVOE News reported Friday, Em...
Mar 07, 2026 Visit Emporia Image
2026 Lions Club biscuits and gravy breakfast a record setting occasion Saturday
Support remains strong for the Lions Club of Emporia and its annual biscuits and gravy fundraiser, as was evident by the turnout of hungry residents in the dining room and several new faces in the kit...
Mar 07, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
David Traylor Zoo announces passing of Bison Bill Saturday; Zoo to reopen to the public at 10 am Sunday
The David Traylor Zoo is mourning the loss of its beloved Bison Bill. The zoo announced Saturday afternoon that Bill passed away at the age of 22. The zoo's veterinarian conducted an examination follo...
Mar 07, 2026 David Traylor Zoo Image.
