Category Archives: News
USD 253 Board of Education to hold additional conversations on structural issues of Mary Herbert Education Center during regular meeting Wednesday
Property matters are a featured point for the USD 253 Emporia Board of Education at its meeting this week. Board members will get the latest information about structural concerns at the district's adm...
Jan 07, 2025 KVOE News Screenshot Image.
WEATHER: KDOT hoping to have highway network back to 'seasonal conditions' by end of day Tuesday at the earliest
With the record snowfall noted across the state over the past weekend local and state road crews have been putting in a herculean effort to restore travel conditions to something resembling normal. At...
Jan 07, 2025 Kandrive.gov map.
WEATHER: Road conditions improving across the state and local area Monday; Travel still being discouraged until at least midday Tuesday
Travel conditions are improving across the state, however, there is still a lot of work to be done. According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, crews have made significant process in reopeni...
Jan 06, 2025 Kandrive.gov map.
Trio of retirement events planned for Lyon County elected officials
Lyon County government is officially saying farewell to three longstanding public servants this month. Retirement receptions are planned for County Commission Chair Rollie Martin, County Attorney Marc...
Jan 06, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia Community Foundation announces over $22,000 in grants
The Emporia Community Foundation is starting the new year with an announcement about grant funding to several area entities. The Community Foundation Grants Committee is providing over $22,000 in gran...
Jan 06, 2025 Emporia Community Foundation logo.
KHP: DUI arrests, safety belt citations down from 2023
Trends in place for the Kansas Highway Patrol Christmas enforcement period resemble the ones evidenced in the New Year's Holiday Activity Report. Troopers noted 12 DUI arrests from 6 pm New Year's Eve...
Jan 06, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Investigation underway following vehicle fire on US Highway 50 Sunday evening
No injuries were reported and a cause is under investigation after fire destroyed a vehicle in far East Emporia Sunday evening. Fire fighters were initially called to 1402 East Sixth Street just befor...
Jan 05, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Topeka man arrested on suspected meth distribution after Emporia Police narcotics investigation leads to alleged bararicade situation
One person was arrested after a narcotics investigation in central Emporia led to a barricade situation, according to Emporia Police. Officers say they executed a search warrant at 917 Lawrence around...
Jan 04, 2025 Rafael Garcia. Lyon County Jail photo.
WEATHER: Travel discouraged across the state of Kansas for next 36-48 hours as winter storm continues to impact major highways
The message from the state of Kansas and local authorities regarding travel continues to be, "Stay off the roadways." In fact, the state of Kansas has discouraged any travel on roads for the next 36-4...
Jan 04, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
WEATHER: Warming center locations
Warming centers have been set up in Emporia and Chase County with subzero wind chills likely and power outages possible into early next week. Emporia *Emporia Police Department entryway. Open 24-7 as ...
Jan 04, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
