Category Archives: News
Investigation underway into small fire at east Emporia duplex
Damage appears limited after a small fire developed in an east Emporia duplex early Wednesday. The fire was reported around 6:20 am, initially at 118 East Seventh but reset to 1021 Union Apartment 2 a...
Sep 25, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Prairie Street reopens at West 12th
It took over a week, but repairs are finished on Prairie Street just north of 12th after a major water main break. Prairie reopened late Tuesday after street repairs ended, including surface work. A 2...
Sep 25, 2024 Crews finish repaving the 1200 block of Prairie on Tuesday after a major water main break Sept. 16. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lyon County Commission set for weekly action meeting Thursday
Lyon County Commissioners have bids and purchases to consider when they convene for their weekly action meeting Thursday morning. Commissioners will first hear from Lyon County Emergency Communication...
Sep 24, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon
Front Porch Jams season finale coming Saturday
The 2024 Lyon County Front Porch Jam series concludes Saturday. The final concert will take place at 650 Road K7 in Olpe. The concert will feature performances by Plan B, Jesse Jack and the Electric S...
Sep 24, 2024 Front Porch Jams image
Old Navy opening to shoppers next week
Phase 3 work is wrapping up soon at the Emporia Pavilions retail shopping center. Old Navy will open to the public Oct. 2 before official grand opening activities Oct. 5. Old Navy follows other Phase ...
Sep 24, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Cause unlisted for Tuesday's internet outage
As ValuNet continues its rebrand to Sparklight, the company had to handle a significant local outage Tuesday. Local issues were noted around 10:30 am, including Internet and phone service, and soon we...
Sep 24, 2024 ValuNet FIBER, Sparklight logos.
Lyon County arrest leads to Kansas Attorney General's first prosecution of organized retail crime under 2023 legislation
The Kansas Attorney General's Office is highlighting a recent Lyon County arrest. Attorney General Kris Kobach has announced formal charges against Demetrius Lamont Odom, a resident of Decader, Georgi...
Sep 24, 2024 Demetrius Odom. Lyon County Jail photo.
Harmon on new position with Kansas National Guard: 'I love this job'
Emporian and longtime National Guard soldier Steve Harmon is relishing his new role. Harmon was recently installed as the Kansas Army National Guard's Command Senior Enlisted Leader. This puts him in ...
Sep 24, 2024 Steve Harmon (front left) answers questions during the 20129 Freedom Fest activities. Harmon, a longtime National Guard soldier, was recently named as Command Senior Enlisted Leader in charge of professional development, moral, training and welfare for Army and Air National Guard enlisted soldiers. KVOE News file photo.
Recovery in the Park highlights individual successes in addiction recovery, Corner House's merger with CrossWinds
Recovery in the Park this upcoming weekend is drawing attention to positive life changes for those locally addicted to drugs and alcohol. It's also highlighting a huge change for the organizing agency...
Sep 24, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
USD 253 board to discuss instructional protocols as part of regular meeting
There is a range of items on the USD 253 Emporia Board of Education agenda for its meeting Wednesday. Board members will get a presentation on instructional protocol before discussions about a boiler ...
Sep 24, 2024 USD 253 Emporia logo.
