Category Archives: News
Special Thanksgiving traffic enforcement effort underway
Local and area law enforcement agencies are now into a special Thanksgiving enforcement effort. Lyon County Undersheriff John Koelsch tells KVOE News there are several general infractions that stand o...
Nov 25, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Drivers urged to get enough rest for upcoming holiday travels
With Thanksgiving travel coming soon, you may be thinking of tanking up on gas the next few days. You should also consider tanking up on sleep. Results from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety's 202...
Nov 25, 2024 AAA photo.
Veterans advised to enjoy -- in moderation -- for holiday meals
This is a rough time for diets. Regardless of whether you served in the military, Alicia Skinner, a registered dietician with the Department of Veterans Affairs Eastern Kansas division, says people tr...
Nov 25, 2024 Wave.video photo.
Emergency repair underway for BNSF crossing at K-130
A railroad crossing east of Emporia is under emergency repair Monday. Lyon County Emergency Communications says the crossing at Kansas Highway 130 will be in repair mode until at least 6 pm. Emergency...
Nov 25, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
CareArc board to discuss HRSA grant cheat sheet, CQI work plan
CareArc's Board of Directors will meet Tuesday. Board members will discuss the 2025 budget, as well as next year's Continuous Quality Initiative work plan and training plan. Board members will also lo...
Nov 25, 2024 KVOE News photo.
Happy Holidaze lighting ceremony coming Tuesday night
Emporia residents are invited to the David Traylor Zoo Tuesday for two exciting activities. The annual Happy Holidaze lighting ceremony will take place once the sun goes down Tuesday evening. Zoo Dire...
Nov 25, 2024 David Traylor Zoo/Emporia Police Department Benefit Association graphic.
Renovations continue at William Allen White Elementary as Building for Future work nears finish line
The final renovation project through USD 253 Emporia's Building for the Future bond campaign has recently reached a notable milestone. Superintendent Allison Anderson-Harder: Renovations and new const...
Nov 24, 2024 Crews were busy Sunday as renovations continue at William Allen White Elementary. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Prairie between 15th and 18th reopening to both lanes of traffic this week -- with two exceptions
Progress continues for the 24th and Prairie waterline replacement project. The latest sign of that progress is reopening Prairie between 15th to 18th for both lanes of traffic beginning next week. Tra...
Nov 24, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Trial to begin next month for Emporia man charged with child sex crimes in Sedgwick County
Jury trial is set to begin next week for an Emporia man charged with child rape in Sedgwick County. Trial for John Robert Burton is set to start Dec 2 in Wichita and follows a motion hearing earlier t...
Nov 24, 2024 John Robert Burton. Sedgwick County Jail photo.
December status conference set in Emporia child sex abuse case
A status conference is next in the case of an Emporia man accused of child rape in Lyon County District Court. Erik Alvarez will return to court Dec. 19 after a motion hearing earlier this month was c...
Nov 24, 2024 Erik Alvarez. Lyon County Jail photo.
