Category Archives: News
Part of Road 170 closing east of Emporia
Part of Road 170 east of Emporia is closed to thru traffic Tuesday. The Lyon County Highway Department has 170 closed between Roads U and X for pavement repair. The department has not said how long th...
Sep 8, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia's Fetal Alcohol Diagnostic Clinic celebrating 25 years of operation Wednesday
Emporia's Fetal Alcohol Diagnostic Clinic is celebrating 25 years of serving families Wednesday. Longtime team member Bev Long says the clinic offers parents initial peace of mind and continued suppor...
Sep 8, 2026 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
Planning Commission to revisit medical zoning matters
Emporia's Planning Commission is meeting Tuesday evening. There is one discussion item on the agenda as the board discusses medical terminology in the city's zoning regulations. The topic came to ligh...
Sep 8, 2026 Following an extensive public meeting in late 2023 about potential medical zoning text changes, the Emporia Planning Commission will revisit the overall topic Tuesday. Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Harvest time means vehicle safety reminders
Harvest season is getting started, and the National Education Center for Agriculture Safety is urging drivers of non-farm vehicles to pay attention over the next few weeks. Director Dan Neenan says th...
Sep 8, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Carmichael: Extra watering may be needed for plants despite more unsettled weather pattern later this week
Hot, dry conditions may finally be nearing the end after 10 days of baking the KVOE listening area. After a high of 102 and a top heat index reading of 106 Monday, We will have a high again of 102 and...
Sep 7, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Decisions ahead for Emporia Public Schools on Logan Avenue future, 2026-27 budget
There's a lot on the agenda for the USD 253 Emporia Board of Education's meeting this week. The first part of the meeting deals with the budget, specifically a public hearing before likely approval. T...
Sep 7, 2026 Courtesy Photo USD 253
USD 251, USD 252 may finalize 2026-27 budgets this week
Budgetary matters will lead off the regular business for the USD 251 North Lyon County Board of Education this week. Board members will meet at 5:30 pm for the annual budget hearing. They will then li...
Sep 7, 2026 Wave.video graphic.
Harris, Tatman drug distribution cases ongoing in Lyon County District Court
Preliminary hearings are tentatively coming next month for 2 men accused separately in Lyon County District Court of drug distribution. Lance Julian Harris was originally set for a hearing last week, ...
Sep 7, 2026 Wave.video graphic.
Lyon County attempted murder defendant Hulet set for pretrial in October
A pretrial conference is now ahead next month in a Lyon County attempted murder case. Shane Hulet will return to court October 22 after a preliminary hearing last week. Hulet is charged with one count...
Sep 7, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Railroad corridor improvements, solar project, president search all ahead for RDA Board of Directors
There are 3 notable updates for the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas Board of Directors to consider as part of its monthly meeting this week. First on the agenda is an update on...
Sep 7, 2026 Regional Development Association Interim President Lyle Butler (left) listens to RDA Board Chair Jeff Williams during the RDA's August 2026 monthly meeting. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
