Category Archives: News
COUNCIL GROVE LAKE: Army Corps of Engineers needs official word through Chain of Command before filling open posts
It appears the hiring process for a ranger and seasonal positions at Council Grove Lake may take some time. Late last week, US Senator Jerry Moran announced Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll had signed a...
May 26, 2025 US Army Corps of Engineers photo.
SOS secures two significant grants
Over $50,000 in grant money is coming to SOS after a recent announcement by Kansas Governor Laura Kelly. The governor says SOS is earmarked for almost $24,000 through the federal Services, Training, O...
May 26, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Major presidential disaster declaration for March severe weather does not include any area county
President Donald Trump has signed a request from Kansas Governor Laura Kelly for a major presidential disaster declaration following nearly a week's worth of severe weather in different forms two mont...
May 26, 2025 Emergency responders reposition during a firefighting effort at 1955 Road 175 on March 14. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
WEATHER ALERTS through May 31, 2025
The following alerts have been issued due to inclement weather *Flood warning: Neosho River at Neosho Rapids until Saturday night. Stay with KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media for more weather updat...
May 26, 2025 KVOE News graphic.
Multiple accidents in and around Emporia keep emergency crews busy through Memorial Day morning
Local emergency crews have been busy with several injury accidents that have sent multiple people to the hospital Memorial Day. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol crash log, the first accident was...
May 26, 2025 Photo by Chuck Samples/KVOE News
Perez-Ricardo arrested for suspected murder after apparent homicide in Emporia
The Emporia Police Department Investigations Division is leading the inquiry into an apparent homicide discovered Sunday morning. Capt. Lisa Hayes says officers were dispatched to a report of an uncon...
May 25, 2025 Alexei Perez Ricardo. Lyon County Jail photo.
Drug-related court processes underway in Morris County for man previously listed as missing by Wichita Police
Court processes are underway for a man recently listed as a missing person by Wichita Police after a drug-related arrest in Morris County this month. The Morris County Sheriff's Office says it was dis...
May 25, 2025 Morris County Sheriff's Office photo.
Topping Out Ceremony on Wednesday for new EFD headquarters
Construction will still take several more months to finish, but the work on the Emporia Fire Department's new headquarters will hit a milestone this week. There will be a special gathering at 518 Mark...
May 25, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
WEATHER: Additional road closures announced as rainfall continues on Memorial Day holiday
Additional road closures have been announced due to the wet and rainy start to Memorial Day. The Lyon County Highway announced early Monday that barricades had been placed at the following locations d...
May 25, 2025 WeatherTAP.com radar image.
Flood warning ends for Chase, Greenwood counties; additional rain possible by Sunday night
Flood warnings are up for several area counties Sunday morning. Chase and northwest Greenwood counties are in a warning until 1:30 pm after 1-3 inches of estimated rainfall Saturday into Sunday. At le...
May 25, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
