Category Archives: News
Issues at APAC asphalt plant result in delay reopening South and Prairie intersection
The intersection of South and Prairie is opening, but not quite as quickly as first thought. The Lyon County Highway Department says there was an unspecified breakdown at the APAC asphalt plant, so th...
Sep 12, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
EFOZ members announce a pair of tributes to the legacy of longtime David Traylor Zoo Director on KVOE's On Air Chat Wednesday
Though her time at the helm of the David Traylor Zoo is ending soon, Lisa Keith's impact on the Emporia institution will continue well into the future. During KVOE's On Air Chat Wednesday, Keith and s...
Sep 11, 2024 Outgoing David Traylor Zoo Director Lisa Keith.
Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
'Be the people we were on 9/12;' Organizers and participants of Random Acts of Patriotism speak to the importance of unity, patriotism and remembrance during 22nd annual event commemorating 23rd anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks
Following the 9/11 terror attacks of 2001, our nation cried out with a simple message "Never forget" and for better than two decades now area residents have come together each year to ensure that mess...
Sep 11, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Next hearings in Four Seasons v Hammond not until summer 2025
According to the Kansas District Court Public Access Portal, the next hearing in Four Seasons LLC v Alisha Hammond won't take place for almost a year. Following a scheduling conference Wednesday, Judg...
Sep 11, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
History Center research area still under renovation as Exploratorium sets to close temporarily next week
The Lyon County History Center continues rearranging parts of its interior. Director Greg Jordan's bi-weekly update on KVOE's Morning Show on Wednesday led off with ongoing renovations of the archives...
Sep 11, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Attempted aggravated burglary count dismissed in Lyon County case
A Lyon County attempted residential burglary case is changing course after a hearing this week. Alexei Perez-Ricardo was originally accused of attempted aggravated burglary after an alleged incident A...
Sep 11, 2024 Alexei Perez-Ricardo. Lyon Country Jail photo.
Emporia Fire responds to reported injury crash, fire alarm
Emporia Fire had a busy time between Tuesday evening and early Wednesday morning. Emporia Fire/EMS responded to an injury crash at the intersection of Roads 110 and P shortly before 11 pm. Fire Capt. ...
Sep 11, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Presidential debate features fiery exchanges
They sparred repeatedly during the presidential debate Tuesday night. Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump disagreed sharply on any and all topics addressed, including crime....
Sep 11, 2024 Kamala Harris, Donald Trump. Official photos.
Burlington, Carbondale men hospitalized after Osage County wreck
Two area residents were hurt in a crash in north Osage County on Tuesday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the crash at US Highway 75 and Topeka Avenue happened shortly before 2:30 pm. Troopers say a pi...
Sep 11, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
24th and Prairie waterline project moving into next phase Tuesday
The next phase in Emporia's 24th and Prairie waterline replacement project is underway. Pavement saw cutting on Prairie began Tuesday as preparation for waterline work between Hillcrest and Jones Park...
Sep 11, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
