Category Archives: News
No injuries after semi knocks down parking lot light pole at Emporia gas station
No injuries have been reported after an incident involving a semi and a short light pole Thursday morning. Emporia Police and Emporia Fire responded to Sixth and Prairie shortly before 8 am for a repo...
Aug 08, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia man accused of bringing meth into Lyon County Jail
An Emporia man will return to Lyon County District Court later this month as a contraband trafficking case begins. David Eugene Carlson, age 54, will have his preliminary hearing Aug. 27 after his fir...
Aug 08, 2024 David Carlson. Lyon County Jail photo.
Trial delays noted -- for different reasons -- in two unconnected Lyon County flee and elude cases
One of two Lyon County flee and elude cases approaching a possible trial date may be headed in another direction instead, while the other one is being delayed for another reason altogether. Julio Blan...
Aug 08, 2024 Clipart Library graphic.
Valley Falls man suffers minor injuries after wreck in northwest Lyon County
Minor injuries followed a crash in northern Lyon County on Wednesday evening. Lyon County Deputy Tom Hardin says authorities and emergency responders were dispatched to the 400 block of US Highway 56,...
Aug 08, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
NWS Topeka radio transmitters back online after communications or hardware failure
Issues have been resolved for the quartet of radio transmitters that went offline for the National Weather Service Topeka coverage area Wednesday. The Halls Summit transmitter, which serves Lyon, Coff...
Aug 08, 2024 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration logo.
Widespread rain falling Thursday morning
Moderate and occasionally heavy rain has fallen on much of the KVOE listening area. Showers and embedded storms began affecting the area before 4 am. Totals so far: *KVOE studios: 1.05 inches *Emporia...
Aug 08, 2024 A car moves past recent construction work at 12th and C of E Drive during Thursday morning's rainfall. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Tyler Curtis chosen as next Emporia City Commissioner Wednesday
It wasn't an easy choice, however, Emporia City Commissioners selected their newest member Wednesday. Following three rounds of voting and questions, commissioners chose Tyler Curtis to serve the rema...
Aug 07, 2024 Newly appointed Emporia City Commissioner Tyler Curtis. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Railroad repairs leading to traffic adjustments in Emporia Wednesday
Traffic at two railroad crossings in Emporia will be closed beginning Wednesday for scheduled maintenance through Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. According to Emporia Communications Manager Chr...
Aug 07, 2024 Courtesy graphic.
Lyon County Commission convening for regular meeting Thursday
Lyon County Commissioners have their regular action session Thursday morning. Only two action items are on the agenda. First, commissioners will consider a resolution authorizing participation in the ...
Aug 07, 2024 Lyon County Commissioners pictured left to right: Ken Duft, Rollie Martin and Doug Peck. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Arkansas man arrested for alleged drug activity in Osage County early Wednesday
A traffic stop in Osage County led to an Arkansas man being taken into custody early Wednesday. According to Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells, a sheriff's deputy initiated a traffic stop for an allege...
Aug 07, 2024 Jimmy D. Robison.
Osage County Jail Photo.
