Category Archives: News
Temporary shoring to start repair process for KTA bridge damaged by over-height load last week
It appears traffic rearrangements due to a wreck causing significant bridge damage last week will take "several months" to finish. The Kansas Turnpike Authority says repair plans are in progress after...
Apr 24, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
CareArc Community Health urging proactive approach to measles with southwest Kansas outbreak ongoing
CareArc's Community Health department is asking residents to be proactive in preventing measles as the disease continues to spread. CareArc Marketing Manager Justin Ogleby says measles is highly conta...
Apr 24, 2025 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
Town hall highlights ongoing facility planning for USD 251
Long-discussed plans for facility needs at USD 251 North Lyon County had more discussions Wednesday night. There was a good crowd of patrons at the NLC Elementary gymnasium as residents learned more a...
Apr 24, 2025 USD 251 North Lyon County Superintendent Bob Blair discusses potential facility projects as part of a town hall meeting Wednesday. Dylan Sherwood/KVOE News.
Walmart confirms plans to build convenience store, gas station as early work begins
A new convenience store is coming to northwest Emporia. Walmart has started construction on a new convenience store and gas station in the northeast corner of its parking lot. With early preparations ...
Apr 24, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Trial set to begin Monday in rape case against Patterson
Trial is the next step in a Lyon County rape case. And it's coming soon. Barring a last-minute schedule adjustment, jury selection is set to begin Monday in the case against Russell Paul Patterson Jr,...
Apr 24, 2025 Russell Patterson Jr. Lyon County Jail photo.
Unpaid toll scam numbers again spiking
Fraudulent text messages about unpaid tolls are on the rise again. The Kansas Department of Transportation says it seeing an increase in smishing, where residents get messages saying they owe money an...
Apr 24, 2025 Kansas Department of Transportation graphic.
Following hard rain and isolated large hail Wednesday, another round of severe weather possible Thursday
Large hail and heavy rain were features of thunderstorm activity Wednesday evening. Much of Osage County was under a flash flood warning after 2-plus inches of rainfall. At this time, the only confirm...
Apr 24, 2025 Nickel-sized hail was reported in central Lyon County from storms Wednesday evening. Larger hail was reported near Osage City. Randy Heins.
Memorial services coming next weekend for longtime LCECC Deputy Director Ron Buckridge
A celebration of life is coming next weekend for a longtime member of Lyon County's emergency communications department. Ron Buckridge, the former Deputy Director of the Lyon County Emergency Communic...
Apr 23, 2025 Lyon County Emergency Communications logo.
USD 253 Board considers major update to Emporia Middle School track and receives exciting announcement regarding Capturing Kids Hearts during regular meeting Wednesday evening
Facility matters highlighted the most recent meeting of the USD 253 Board of Education Wednesday evening. The biggest talking point of the evening was a first reading for a proposed update, really a c...
Apr 23, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Newman Regional Health kicking off Denim and Diamonds fundraising efforts with annual golf tournament next Friday
The first of several events for the annual Newman Regional Health Denim and Diamonds fundraising effort is coming up soon and it's a sell-out. Newman Regional Health will kick off fundraising for D&am...
Apr 23, 2025 Newman Regional Health Image.
