Category Archives: News
Burlingame man arrested on suspected drug distribution
A Burlingame man now faces potential drug distribution charges after an arrest this week. Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells says a traffic stop led to the arrest of 66-year-old Travis Hill on Tuesday a...
Aug 26, 2026 Travis Hill. Osage County Jail photo.
Lyon County Commission to discuss purchases for body-worn cameras, dashboard cameras, freezer equipment
Equipment purchases are ahead for the Lyon County Commission this week. Facilities Director Robbie Weiss is asking for permission to replace the Law Enforcement Center's freezer equipment, specificall...
Aug 26, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Colonscopy equipment discussion ahead for NRH board meeting
The Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees is meeting Wednesday afternoon. The board will discuss capital outlay for colonoscopy equipment. Monthly financial and Quality and Compliance Committee rep...
Aug 26, 2026 KVOE News photo.
USD 253 announces monthly INSPIRE Award for staff
Emporia Public Schools has announced a monthly recognition program for its employees. The INSPIRE Award will highlight one district employee per month making positive impacts on students and other dis...
Aug 26, 2026 USD 253 Emporia graphic.
Dense fog advisory announced until 9 am for Lyon, most surrounding counties
Thick fog is a concern almost areawide Wednesday morning. Lyon and all surrounding counties are in dense fog advisories until 9 am. The National Weather Service says visibility may be under a quarter-...
Aug 26, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
RECALL: Harter files lawsuit against committee members, 2 Lyon County officials
Emporia City Commissioner Erren Harter, the subject of a recall effort by members of a special recall committee, has filed suit against three committee members -- and also against Lyon County Counselo...
Aug 26, 2026 Erren Harter. City of Emporia photo.
DATA CENTER: City Commission votes unanimously to put petitions on November 3 ballot
In less than 15 minutes Wednesday, Emporia city commissioners approved 2 resolutions putting data center-related petitions on the November ballot. Commissioners voted unanimously to put before voters ...
Aug 26, 2026 Emporia city commissioners and city staff discuss data center-related petitions that are now on the November 3 ballot as part of a special meeting Wednesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Law looking ahead to increased business, community engagement as Chamber President/CEO
After 5 months as interim leader, Mike Law has accepted a 2-year deal to be the Emporia Area Chamber Commerce President and CEO on a permanent basis. Law was named as interim back in February, shortly...
Aug 25, 2026 Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mike Law. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia Recreation Commission focuses on quarter-cent sales tax and DeBauge soccer complex upgrades during monthly meeting Monday
The Emporia Recreation Commission is in the preparation stages for another pair of informational events related to the quarter-cent sales tax question, which will be on the upcoming general election b...
Aug 25, 2026 Emporia Recreation Commission logo.
CareArc reports first net loss of 2026 for month of July
CareArc had a bit of a slower month in July, meaning a net loss was reported during the monthly Board of Directors meeting Tuesday afternoon. According to CareArc CFO Suresa Howe during the monthly fi...
Aug 25, 2026 KVOE News photo.
