Category Archives: News
Kobach notes concerning drug-related trend in latest child death report
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach says there has been a "troubling" increase in drug-related deaths among Kansas children. The latest report from the State Child Death Review Board uses stats from 2...
Oct 15, 2024 Office of the Kansas Attorney General graphic.
SOS encouraging residents to be well versed in warning signs of domestic violence as part of domestic violence awareness month
The month of October is domestic violence awareness month and representatives of SOS Inc. are encouraging residents to discuss the topic and be well informed of the warning signs. Danielle Armitage of...
Oct 14, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County Undersheriff encourages drivers to practice constant vigilance regardless of the hour as deer become more prevalent concern on roadways
It is that time of year when deer become a more prevalent concern for motorists, and Lyon County Undersheriff John Koelsch says drivers need to be aware morning, noon, and night. As part of his interv...
Oct 14, 2024 Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks photo.
Community engagement session Tuesday for Emporia's new public recreation center
The Emporia Recreation Commission's Rec Center Steering Community is encouraging residents to stop by its latest Design the Future community engagement session Tuesday evening. Kahler Slater Design Pr...
Oct 14, 2024 Emporia recreation Commission graphic.
Area veterans encouraged to get flu shots at special event Tuesday
Local and area veterans are encouraged to get their flu shots as soon as possible, and they have a chance to take care of that business as part of a special event Tuesday. The American Legion Post 5 h...
Oct 14, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning Commission to meet separately Tuesday
The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will have back-to-back meetings Tuesday. The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet first, considering an appeal of a decision from Pla...
Oct 14, 2024 City of Emporia logo.
Economic Outlook Conference to feature Society in Balance panel discussion
Emporia's annual Economic Outlook Conference is coming this week. The event will be from 10:30 am to 2 pm Friday at the Flint Hills Technical College Metcalf Building, 3301 West 18th. Besides the regu...
Oct 14, 2024 Wichita State University graphic.
Freeze watch announced for Lyon, most surrounding counties early Wednesday
Saturday had a record high temperature for the Emporia Municipal Airport. By early Wednesday, temperatures could well go below freezing. The National Weather Service has issued a freeze watch from 1-9...
Oct 14, 2024 National Weather Service graphic.
One person hospitalized, released after Sunday fire in south-central Emporia
The interior of a house had heavy damage and one person was hospitalized after a fire in south-central Emporia on Sunday. Emporia Fire Battalion Chief Tony Fuller says the fire at 206 South Union was ...
Oct 14, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Second annual Black Cat Ball sees growth in popularity and activity list Friday evening
Emporia's Street Cats Club and hundreds of residents had a ball of a time inside of the Emporia Granada Theatre. That was thanks to the return of the Black Cat Ball which has become one of the club's ...
Oct 13, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
