Category Archives: News
Freeze warning announced for all area counties early Wednesday
It won't last long, but a freeze is expected early Wednesday. The National Weather Service has upgraded freeze watches announced earlier in the week to freeze warnings. All area counties are now inclu...
Oct 15, 2024 National Weather Service graphic.
City Commission poised to take final steps on Quik Trip
The final steps towards bringing Quik Trip -- and possibly other businesses -- to Emporia could take place Wednesday. Emporia city commissioners have their regular meeting slate beginning at 11 am, an...
Oct 15, 2024 Pictured left to right: Emporia City Commissioners Jamie Sauder, Erren Harter, Susan Brinkman, Becky Smith and Tyler Curtis. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Burlington, Council Grove obtain Transportation Alternatives funds for projects
Two area cities have secured state funding for different bicycle or pedestrian routes. Burlington is getting over $650,000 for a prefabricated pedestrian bridge along Sixth Street. Council Grove is ge...
Oct 15, 2024 Kansas Department of Transportation photo.
Potential threat at Carbondale Attendance Center deemed unfounded
The growing trend of potential threats against schools has been reported in Osage County. Sheriff Chris Wells says his office received a report about a possible threat to the Carbondale Attendance Cen...
Oct 15, 2024 Osage County Sheriff's Office badge.
Wave of Light ceremony coming Tuesday at C of E Park
Residents who have suffered through miscarriages, stillbirths or other infant loss are encouraged to gather at C of E Park on Tuesday evening. Newman Regional Health's Wave of Light ceremony begins wi...
Oct 15, 2024 Newman Regional Health graphic.
Kobach notes concerning drug-related trend in latest child death report
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach says there has been a "troubling" increase in drug-related deaths among Kansas children. The latest report from the State Child Death Review Board uses stats from 2...
Oct 15, 2024 Office of the Kansas Attorney General graphic.
SOS encouraging residents to be well versed in warning signs of domestic violence as part of domestic violence awareness month
The month of October is domestic violence awareness month and representatives of SOS Inc. are encouraging residents to discuss the topic and be well informed of the warning signs. Danielle Armitage of...
Oct 14, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County Undersheriff encourages drivers to practice constant vigilance regardless of the hour as deer become more prevalent concern on roadways
It is that time of year when deer become a more prevalent concern for motorists, and Lyon County Undersheriff John Koelsch says drivers need to be aware morning, noon, and night. As part of his interv...
Oct 14, 2024 Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks photo.
Community engagement session Tuesday for Emporia's new public recreation center
The Emporia Recreation Commission's Rec Center Steering Community is encouraging residents to stop by its latest Design the Future community engagement session Tuesday evening. Kahler Slater Design Pr...
Oct 14, 2024 Emporia recreation Commission graphic.
Area veterans encouraged to get flu shots at special event Tuesday
Local and area veterans are encouraged to get their flu shots as soon as possible, and they have a chance to take care of that business as part of a special event Tuesday. The American Legion Post 5 h...
Oct 14, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
