Category Archives: News
Emporia Public Library's Summer Reading Program to kick off at end of the month
The Emporia Public Library's Summer Reading Program is set to kick off at the end of the month. Adventure Begins At Your Library with a kickoff event on May 29 at 3 p.m. Emporia Public Library Directo...
May 16, 2024 Emporia Public Library logo
Teenaged driver escapes serious injury after crash in central Emporia
A teenaged driver escaped serious injury after an unusual injury crash reported Thursday afternoon. The wreck involved a small car just east of Ninth and Lawrence around 4:20 pm. KVOE News observed a ...
May 16, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Grand opening coming Sunday for new David Traylor Zoo Education Center
The David Traylor Zoo will be opening its newly renovated education center this weekend. Activities will begin at 1 pm Sunday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the zoo followed by tours of the facilit...
May 16, 2024 KVOE News photo.
Emporia City Engineer speaks to quality of community engagement and feedback with lengthy list of major improvement projects continuing to grow
With a growing list of major infrastructure projects, the city of Emporia has been reaching out to gain community input on the work ahead. Tuesday evening, the city hosted a public meeting regarding o...
May 16, 2024 City of Emporia logo.
County Commissioners approve partial road closure to accommodate upcoming Unbound Gravel event
Lyon County Commissioners have approved a partial road closure for the upcoming Unbound Gravel series of races. Per commission approval Thursday, Burlingame Road will now have a one-lane closure betwe...
May 16, 2024 County commissioners speak with Unbound Gravel representatives during recent action meeting. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Overnight showers and storms bring light rain accumulation to KVOE listening area
Overnight storms and showers didn't bring anything in the way of severe activity, however, it did bring scattered rain totals to the KVOE listening area. At the KVOE Studios, we received 0.35 inches o...
May 16, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE.com.
Hydrant replacement on Lakeview may lead to water service disruptions for customers between 9th and 12th Ave Thursday
Water service to customers in East Emporia may see some disruption Thursday. The City of Emporia has planned a fire hydrant replacement at 9th Avenue and Lakeview. The work may affect customers betwee...
May 16, 2024 City of Emporia logo.
WEATHER: Severe weather alerts for Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Part of the KVOE listening area near Emporia is now under severe thunderstorm alerts. Active alerts *Severe thunderstorm watch: Greenwood County until 1 am. Main concerns are scattered damaging winds ...
May 15, 2024 Storm Prediction Center graphic.
A sweet surprise: Sweet Granada among nominees for USA Today Top 10 candy stores
Long regarded as Emporia's favorite sweet shop, the Sweet Granada now has a chance to be known as America's favorite. It was recently announced the Sweet Granada was among the nominees for the USA Tod...
May 15, 2024 Sweet Granada Facebook image.
Emporia City Commission approves commencement of contract negotiations for economic development consultant and new Emporia Animal Shelter operator Wednesday
City of Emporia staff will be entering into negotiations for contracts related to economic development and animal shelter operations following the Emporia City Commission's latest study session. Durin...
May 15, 2024 Emporia City Commission
Pictured Left to Right:
Jamie Sauder, Susan Brinkman, Danny Giefer, Becky Smith and Erren Harter.
Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
