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Good Neighbor Day America event coming to Soden's Grove
Good Neighbor Day America is coming to Emporia this weekend. The Sertoma Club of Emporia is encouraging people to stop by Soden's Grove on Saturday. Club member Vickie Brooks: Brooks says the service ...
May 14, 2026 Good Neighbor Day America logo.
Lyon, Coffey county law enforcement requesting public help in finding two people for alleged criminal activity
Law enforcement organizations in Lyon and Coffey counties are asking for help in finding people wanted for various alleged criminal actions. Lyon County Crime Stoppers says 33-year-old Bradley Scott "...
May 14, 2026 Bradley Fischer (from left), Austin Majors. Coffey County Sheriff's Office photos.
Numerous severe weather chances ahead through Tuesday; chances appear remote Thursday, Friday nights
There are several severe weather chances ahead for Lyon and surrounding counties. The Storm Prediction Center has at least marginal risks Thursday evening through Tuesday. Officially, there is a sligh...
May 14, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Commercial Street to reopen at 10th following sinkhole repairs, but additional work is ahead near failure site
Traffic is just about to get back to normal on part of Commercial Street after a sinkhole developed earlier this year. 10th and Commercial, as well as the area immediately south, should reopen to driv...
May 14, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
EFD: State Street fire likely started with pallet burn near house
Wednesday's house fire at 406 State destroyed a house, hurt two firefighters and killed several pets. And it was considered incendiary -- but not arson. Following the incendiary finding, Fire Chief Br...
May 14, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Despite best efforts, USD 253 childcare program set to end in December; USD 253 Board approves MOU for virtual learning resource
USD 253 Emporia's childcare program will be continuing through the end of the year; however, hopes that it could continue beyond that point have not materialized. During the USD 253 Board of Education...
May 13, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
76th district representative Brad Barrett withdraws filing for re-election Wednesday
A local state representative will not be seeking re-election after his first term in office. Kansas 76th District Republican Representative Brad Barret of Osage City withdrew his filing to run for the...
May 13, 2026 76th District Representative Brad Barrett. Kansas Legislature Photo.
Severe weather potential ahead Thursday into next week
An unsettled weather pattern is setting up for the next week. Non-severe storms are possible early Thursday, but there is a slight risk of severe weather for Thursday night and Friday night, both for ...
May 13, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Groundbreaking Friday for Stormont Vail Emporia Clinic
Groundbreaking is coming this week for Stormont Vail's new Emporia Clinic. Activities will start at 9 am Friday onsite near the intersection of West 18th and Road G. Community leaders, caregivers and ...
May 13, 2026 Stormont Vail graphic.
Butler: Lieutenant governor visit reflects state interest in seeing Emporia succeed with economic development
The recent visit by Kansas Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Department Secretary David Toland points up Emporia's economic attributes, but it also draws attention to Emporia's economic development eff...
May 13, 2026 Lyle Butler. Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas photo.
