Category Archives: News
USD 252 Southern Lyon County planning purchase of additional bus cameras with alarming number of bus stop sign violations
With an alarming rate of drivers ignoring the rules of the road when it comes to stopped buses within USD 252 Southern Lyon County, the board of education is taking action to curb the behavior. During...
Nov 21, 2024 USD 252 Southern Lyon County logo.
County commission approves final payment on emergency radio system as part of regular action meeting Thursday
The Lyon County/City of Emporia emergency radio system is now paid off on the county's end. As part of their regular action meeting Thursday morning, Lyon County Commissioners approved the fifth and f...
Nov 21, 2024 KVOE News photo.
AAA: Thanksgiving travel to be up from last year
Get ready for Thanksgiving stuffing -- and stuffed highways before you get to Grandma's house. Just in Kansas, over 860,000 residents are expected to travel at least 50 miles for the holiday travel pe...
Nov 21, 2024 AAA graphic.
KDOT, Highway Patrol, Turnpike Authority reminding drivers to be safe for Thanksgiving travel period
Thanksgiving week is among the busiest travel times of any given year, and three state agencies are teaming up to ask drivers to be safe as they travel. The Kansas Department of Transportation, Kansas...
Nov 21, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Simmons dramatically increases employee contributions to United Way fundraising campaign
Employees at Simmons Pet Food cranked up their support for the United Way of the Flint Hills. Last year, employees donated around $10,000. A check presentation at the Emporia plant Wednesday revealed ...
Nov 21, 2024 United Way of the Flint Hills photo.
Emporia announces storm sewer replacement for part of Whittier
Residents in an east Emporia neighborhood will see traffic blocked for around two weeks. Starting Monday, crews will close Whittier Street just south of East 11th. The reason is a storm sewer replacem...
Nov 21, 2024 City of Emporia map.
Emporia Police Department's Benefit Association Toy Drive to give foster kids 'magic of Christmas'
Once again this year, the David Traylor Zoo and Emporia Police Department Benefit Association are teaming up to light up the start of the holiday season. Tuesday features the zoo's annual Happy Holida...
Nov 21, 2024 David Traylor Zoo/Emporia Police Department Benefit Association graphic.
Holiday events coming soon at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
The Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve is getting ready to start its holiday event schedule. Saturday has its annual Candlelight Tour, with tours beginning at 6 pm and ending with the final tour at 8...
Nov 21, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Jury trial in Emporia aggravated battery case now set for next month
Jury trial in an Emporia aggravated battery case was previously listed as beginning Monday, but it now won't begin until next month. The next court appearance for Raena Grana will be a jury tiral stat...
Nov 20, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia City Commission authorizes half-cent sales tax question for March 4 special vote as part of regular meeting agenda Wednesday
If approved by voters in March, a city-wide half-cent sales tax could potentially do more than just help pay off the cost of a new Emporia recreation facility. During their regular action meeting Wedn...
Nov 20, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
