Category Archives: News
Latest community input session helps residents and rec center representatives alike further imagine the future of recreation in Emporia Tuesday
The vision is becoming clearer as to what a new Emporia rec center could look like if local voters choose to approve a funding mechanism for the facility next year. A big reason for the vision coming ...
Oct 15, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
USD 252 Southern Lyon County planning significant updates to building roofs over next two years per superintendent
USD 252 Southern Lyon County's facilities are in "fantastic shape" in the words of Superintendent Ryan Muhlig, however, there are some significant needs the district is planning to address in the imme...
Oct 15, 2024 USD 252 Southern Lyon County logo.
Topeka residents arrested in Emporia on suspicion of drug distribution
Two Topeka residents face possible drug distribution charges in Lyon County after arrests in Emporia this past weekend. Lyon County Deputy Danny Broyles says 18-year-old DeMarques Fletcher and 21-year...
Oct 15, 2024 DeMarques Fletcher (from left), Lawrence Fletcher. Lyon County Jail photos.
CANDIDATE FORUM: Internal, external relationships drive Lyon County Commission Second District conversation
Relationships at the county level, whether internal or external, were a focal point of KVOE's latest Candidate Forum. KVOE News focused on the Second District race involving Democrat challenger Ron Mc...
Oct 15, 2024 Doug Peck (from left), Ron McCoy. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Former Fifth District judge John Conklin passes away
Earlier this year, former Lyon County judge Gary Rulon passed away. Now another former Lyon County judge has died. John Conklin was 83 when he died in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sunday. Conklin was a t...
Oct 15, 2024 John Conklin. Brown-Bennett-Alexander photo.
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.
