Category Archives: News
Lyon County Highway Department reopens most road segments closed due to heavy rainfall earlier this week
Most Lyon County road segments closed due to heavy rainfall earlier this week have reopened. The Lyon County Highway Department says Road P between Roads 140 and 150 is the only road segment still clo...
May 22, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
NWS confirms single tornado in Wabaunsee County on Monday
Following a damage survey, the National Weather Service has confirmed one tornado touchdown in central Wabaunsee County on Monday. The Weather Service says the tornado touched down six miles south-sou...
May 22, 2025 National Weather Service logo.
Annual Click it or Ticket enforcement campaign underway now through June 1
Local law enforcement will be out in greater force through the end of the month promoting a simple message, "seat belts save lives." The Click it or Ticket enforcement effort began May 18 and will con...
May 21, 2025 Click it or Ticket graphic.
Emporia City Commission considering new ERU fee structure to create dedicated revenue stream for stormwater improvements
The City of Emporia is currently considering a new fee that would be used to help with needed stormwater improvements across the community. During the Emporia City Commission regular study meeting Wed...
May 21, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Incumbent Melissa Carson files for re-election to USD 252 Board of Education Wednesday
An incumbent has filed to retain their seat on the USD 252 Board of Education. Wednesday afternoon, Melissa Carson filed for re-election to the position three seat. Carson is the first candidate, newc...
May 21, 2025 USD 252 Board of Education Position 3 incumbent Melissa Carson. USD 252 Photo
Shoe Sensation departing Flinthills Mall as Gilded Fates prepares for opening
One out, one in. Flinthills Mall Manager Clarence Frye has confirmed the upcoming closure of Shoe Sensation by early June, although the business will continue to make its lease payments through July. ...
May 21, 2025 Gilded Fates (front) is preparing to begin operations inside Flinthills Mall, while Shoe Sensation is ending its operations next month. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
AAA Kansas anticipating busy travel weekend for Memorial Day
Roads will be busy this weekend with the Memorial Day holiday approaching Over 500,000 Kansans are set to travel this weekend at least 50 miles. AAA Kansas Public & Government Affairs Manager Shaw...
May 21, 2025 AAA Kansas Logo
United Way of the Flint Hills asking for your vote after being named finalist for $10,000 Evergy grant with plans to construct new climbing wall in Quaker Park
10 non-profit agencies, including one in Emporia, have been named finalists for a $10,000 grant, and your vote can help decide where it will go. Voting for the Evergy Energize Our Environment Hometown...
May 21, 2025 United Way of the Flint Hills logo.
Water service outage announced near 12th and Prairie as major waterline project continues
Homes immediately east of 12th and Prairie will deal with a planned water service outage Wednesday. The city continues work at the intersection as part of the final stages of construction for the 24th...
May 21, 2025 City of Emporia map.
Short list of Lyon County roads remain closed after recent rain
Lyon County Emergency Communications reports isolated road closures near Emporia as the result of rainfall: *Road 150 between Roads D and E; between Kansas Highway 99 and Road J; between Roads N and P...
May 21, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
