Category Archives: News
Schnakenbergs funding free rides of Sertoma Club's miniature train in July
The Sertoma Club's miniature train in Soden's Grove could well be busier than normal in July. Why? Free train rides, courtesy of Kent and Natalie Schnakenberg. The free rides go all month, and the don...
Jun 29, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Tickets on sale Monday for Denim and Diamonds signature event
Newman Regional Health is now into high gear for its signature fundraising event. Tickets for the Denim and Diamonds main event on Aug. 2 will go on sale Monday. Admission is $100 per ticket, and resi...
Jun 29, 2024 Newman Regional Health logo.
Special meeting ahead Monday for Emporia Recreation Commission
A special meeting is coming for the Emporia Recreation Commission. Board members will meet to discuss employee retention tax credits. No action is needed. The meeting is at noon at the Lee Beran Recre...
Jun 29, 2024 Lee Beran Recreation Center. KVOE News File Photo.
Street repair times to be announced after West Sixth water main break
Street repair times have not been announced after part of West Sixth Avenue was damaged by a water main break Saturday morning. The break was reported shortly after 8 am and involved West Sixth, also ...
Jun 29, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Medical situation apparently leads to injury crash near Olpe
An Emporia woman suffered injuries after a crash near Olpe on Friday. Lyon County deputies, Emporia/Lyon County EMS and Olpe Fire responded to the junction of Kansas Highway 99 and Road 90, less than ...
Jun 29, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
NWS: Damage at Melvern Lake Marina, Coeur d'Alene area likely from small, short-lived tornado
The National Weather Service has confirmed three tornadoes touched down in parts of the KVOE listening area Friday night, including one that likely caused considerable damage to parts of Melvern Lake....
Jun 28, 2024 Jonathan Lewis.
At first look, 2025 Lyon County budget in good shape
There are still several decisions to be made before the 2025 Lyon County budget is finalized, but based on the first reading of the budget the county is in great shape. County Controller Dan Williams ...
Jun 28, 2024 Lyon County Commissioners pictured left to right: Ken Duft, Rollie Martin and Doug Peck. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Stormont-Vail displeased with decision to enact six-month moratorium on medical facility zoning matters; Lyon County officials confirm land purchase at Roads 180 and G
Newman Regional Health leadership expressed support for Thursday's Lyon County Commission decision to put a six-month moratorium on any zoning or building permit processing related to medical faciliti...
Jun 28, 2024 Lyon County paperwork screenshot.
ESU's King Lake upgraded to blue-green algae warning
One week after it was placed in a blue-green algae watch, Emporia State University's King Lake was upgraded to an algae warning. The warning includes several recommendations from the Kansas Department...
Jun 28, 2024 Emporia State University King Lake. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Fatal cow transport crash near Allen draws PETA attention
The animal transport crash that killed nearly 20 cows near Allen on Monday has drawn the attention of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. PETA says it plans to memorialize the cows by placing...
Jun 28, 2024 PETA graphic.
