Category Archives: News
Court process begins Tuesday for Fort Riley man jailed after alleged chase
The hearing process gets underway Tuesday for a Fort Riley man accused of fleeing law enforcement last week. Joshua Guthrie, age 22, has been charged with one count of flee and elude with an alternate...
Oct 29, 2024 Joshua Guthrie. Lyon County Jail photo.
Want a mail ballot for Nov. 5 general election? Tuesday is deadline
Residents wanting to get a mail ballot ahead of the general election next Tuesday are running out of time. The deadline is at the close of business Tuesday. Residents wanting a mail ballot can fill ou...
Oct 29, 2024 KVOE News photo.
Another traffic adjustment this week for 24th and Prairie waterline replacement effort
Last week, the city of Emporia announced a series of short-term traffic adjustments as part of ongoing work on the 24th and Prairie waterline replacement project. There has been an adjustment to an ad...
Oct 29, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Grand opening Friday for women's-only fitness facility in downtown Emporia
Downtown Emporia has a new women's only fitness facility. Britain Training, 331 Commercial, offers fitness classes, personal training and -- for now -- limited memberships. Owner Chelsea Britain says ...
Oct 29, 2024 Britain Training.
Hartford Neosho Rapids fire assists neighboring counties in two fire fighting efforts Monday
Area fire crews were busy Monday thanks to the elevated fire danger across the area. Lyon County Fire District 5, Hartford Neosho Rapids, was called out to Old Highway 50 and Dobbin Road around 2:30 p...
Oct 28, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Glitch in test bottle delivery means Olpe boil water advisory continues until at least Wednesday
Results for Olpe's water sample are pending, thanks to an unforeseen development. There was a snag in the system, according to Olpe City Clerk Joyce Wilson and Kansas Department of Health and Environm...
Oct 28, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Virtual meeting option available for residents concerned about Kansas water issues
If you have concerns about water issues in Kansas, you have a special option to provide feedback. The state has developed a virtual on-demand meeting that connects with content developed from a series...
Oct 28, 2024 Kansas Water Office logo.
Police Department lobby renovations to close Municipal Court on Friday and Nov. 4
Ongoing work on the Emporia Police Department lobby means a closure of Emporia Municipal Court later this week. The city says Municipal Court will be closed both Friday and Monday, Nov. 4. Lobby renov...
Oct 28, 2024 Emporia Municipal Court. City of Emporia photo.
Fire danger, strong wind and severe storms all part of this week's forecast
A lot of wind is coming to the KVOE listening area to start the week. Southerly wind gusts could be between 40-50 mph areawide Monday and Tuesday, with gusts between 30-40 mph Monday night, Tuesday ni...
Oct 28, 2024 Firefighters battle a grass fire that developed northeast of Cedar Point on Thursday. The fire danger is elevated areawide to start this week. Scott Wiltse/Chase County Emergency Management.
Arraignment, possible plea ahead in Coffey County indecent liberties case
Court proceedings are scheduled this week in the case of a former Coffey County teacher accused of sexually abusing two teenagers several years ago. Michael Vander Linden was originally set for arraig...
Oct 28, 2024 Michael Vander Linden
Coffey County Jail Photo.
