Category Archives: News
ELECTION: Voters reminded of need to bring photo ID, asked to stay calm regardless of results
With record turnout at the local and state levels entirely possible, Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab is reminding voters about different items designed to make the voting process smooth. *Polls...
Nov 05, 2024 Lyon County Election Office graphic.
WEATHER: Short list of Lyon County roads remain closed due to flooding; more rain possible by Friday
Part of Lyon County's road network remains off limits until further notice after heavy rainfall this past weekend into Monday. *Road 140 at J, both northbound and eastbound *Road 140 at Kansas Highway...
Nov 05, 2024 Parts of Road 150 on both sides of Kansas Highway 99 were inundated by floodwaters after heavy rainfall Saturday through Monday. A small part of the road just east of K-99 also completely washed out. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Latest installment of Emporia State Forensic Science seminar series Monday focuses on anthropological science and its role in identifying remains of fallen US soldiers
The 2024-25 Master of Science in Forensic Science seminar series continued Monday evening with a befitting topic given the time of year. Dr. C.E. "Hoss" Moore, a forensic anthropologist with more than...
Nov 04, 2024 Dr. C.E. "Hoss" Moore delivers his presentation "Accounting for Prisoners of War/Missing in Action Servicemen From America's Past Wars" to a full classroom at Emporia State University. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
ELECTION: Local and statewide voter turnout trending towards record numbers following the end of advance voting Monday
If advance voter turnout is any indication, voting booths will be extremely busy Tuesday. According to Lyon County Election Officer Tammy Vopat, total advance turnout at the local level reached 4,084 ...
Nov 04, 2024 Lyon County Election Office graphic.
USD 421 announces interim superintendent; decision on formal charges pending against Marcotte
Change is underway at USD 421 Lyndon. The district has hired longtime school teacher and administrator Paul Dorathy as its interim superintendent. This follows the arrest of prior superintendent Brad ...
Nov 04, 2024 Paul Dorathy. USD 421 Lyndon graphic.
Early work continues on northwest Emporia hotel
Work is on pause as conditions dry out this week after heavy rainfall, but progress is evident on Emporia's newest hotel. Part of the frame has been erected at 3010 Eaglecrest, the planned site for a ...
Nov 04, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Positive financial period continues for Newman Regional Health
Ongoing conversations about a new medical facility from Stormont Vail and its potential impact on Newman Regional Health come as the local county-owned hospital is enjoying solid financial numbers. Ne...
Nov 04, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
United Way partnership with Emporia State evident during weekend activities on campus
Emporia State University warmly welcomed the United Way of the Flint Hills for awareness and fundraising Saturday. United Way Drive Chair Tagan Trahoon says people may not realize how the United Way h...
Nov 04, 2024 Before Saturday's United Way Day at ESU, representatives of both entities appeared on KVOE's Morning Show. Pictured are (from left) Daphne Mertens, United Way; Tagan Trahoon, United Way; Darian Westerfield, Emporia State; and Percy Holt, Emporia State. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
WEATHER: Flood watches canceled for Lyon, most surrounding counties, but more rain likely into early Tuesday
Given the five inches of rain at the KVOE studios since early Saturday and more rainfall likely Monday, it may seem strange the National Weather Service canceled a flood watch for Lyon and several sur...
Nov 04, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
State revenues dip in October
State revenues stumbled in October. Revenues were over $668 million, but that number is over 3 percent below estimates and down 2.5 percent from a year ago. Individual income tax collections outperfor...
Nov 04, 2024 Kansas Great Seal.
