Category Archives: News
Recent wrap-up of second annual Diverse Voices program highlights increasing investment of House of Morrow in local community
In just over two years, House of Morrow has quickly grown its reach within the local community and is looking to continue expanding its impact on local youth in years to come. During an appearance on ...
May 24, 2025 House of Morrow Board Vice Chair Linzi Garcia and Founder/Executive Director Deon Morrow. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Pair of candidates, one incumbent and one hopeful, file for election to Olpe and Americus city councils Friday
A pair of candidates added their names to separate city council ballots Friday. Incumbent Rick Jones is seeking another term on the Olpe City Council, while hopeful Dan Gerelman is seeking to fill a s...
May 24, 2025 Lyon County Election Office graphic.
WEATHER: Severe storm risk decreases for Sunday after/evening, slight risk still in place Monday with flooding becoming a main concern due to multiple rounds of rainfall expected in coming days
Severe storm activity is easing for Sunday evening, however, flooding will still be a concern with multiple rounds of showers and storms expected between now and the Memorial Day holiday. The National...
May 24, 2025
Single accident morphs into multiple on Interstate 35 Friday; Two taken to Newman
Emergency crews had their hands full with a pair of injury accidents that developed in less than 30 minutes in the same vicinity and sent two people to the hospital According to Lyon County Detective ...
May 23, 2025 KVOE listener photo.
Hill's supports recovery for patients of Central Care Cancer Center with care package donation as part of We Rise With You initiative
Thursday afternoon, Central Care Cancer Center received a very special delivery from a local business meant to help lessen the burden on those currently going through treatment for severe illness. Rep...
May 23, 2025 Pictured left to right:
Greg Margeson - Hill's Engineering Manager, Alex Ortiz - Hill's Admin and Engagement Coordinator, Lori Tubach - Hill's Human Resources Business Administrator and Justin Brahmine - Central Care Cancer Center Director of Radiation Oncology. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
One person to Newman Regional Health after crash near Emporia
One person went to Newman Regional Health after a crash near Emporia late Friday morning. Emporia Fire/EMS and Lyon County deputies responded to the junction of Roads 190 and F-5 around 11:30 am follo...
May 23, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
From one family to another, Plunkett's Pest Control looking forward to continuing proud legacy of service established by McKinzie Pest Control
For over six decades, McKinzie Pest Control has built a legacy of quality service for the local community, and that legacy will continue, but now under a new name and banner. Thursday afternoon, membe...
May 23, 2025 Pictured left to right: Michael Ervin, Clint Fagen and Johnny Ervin of Plunkett's Pest Control joined by Emporia Main Street Director Casey Woods. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
WEATHER: Jones Aquatic Center prepares for cool, wet forecast; North Lyon County Veterans Memorial activities split
Prospects of extended rainfall through this holiday weekend are causing some adjustments for certain events and locations. Some of those adjustments may take place at the last minute. The Jones Aquati...
May 23, 2025 Jones Aquatic Center photo.
Latest election filings: Fowler for USD 253 board, Petersen for USD 251 District 1 Position 4
Less than two weeks remain before ballots are set for the upcoming election cycle. Thursday had two filings for school boards, including longtime Emporia school teacher Barb Fowler for USD 253 board. ...
May 23, 2025 Barb Fowler. Barb Fowler for USD 253 photo.
Over $13,000 raised through SOS Heroes for Hope
SOS is celebrating its spring Heroes for Hope fundraiser. Over $13,000 was raised through the efforts of 14 women, including nine individuals and two teams. Meghann Worthing had the biggest individual...
May 23, 2025 SOS photo.
