Category Archives: News
KDOT approves bids for Greenwood, Morris county projects
Several area road and bridge projects are taking the next steps towards construction after recent contract approvals by the Kansas Department of Transportation. KDOT approved contracts for signage on ...
May 08, 2024 Kansas Department of Transportation logo.
Second-half property tax payment deadline fast approaching for Lyon County residents
Lyon County property owners are probably well aware of this, but a significant deadline is coming Friday. Second-half property tax payments are due by the close of business Friday. Residents can pay i...
May 08, 2024 Lyon County logo.
Strong City Housing Authority receives almost $50,000 in HUD grant funds
Federal funding has been announced for the Strong City Housing Authority -- and it's already helping to make some improvements. Nearly $50,000 is coming after an announcement by the Department of Hous...
May 08, 2024 US Department of Housing and Urban Development logo.
Quincy man loses everything in recent house fire
A Quincy man and Greenwood County Road and Bridge employee lost all his possessions in a recent house fire. Robert Cohen had been checking roads and bridges after heavy and severe storm activity Monda...
May 08, 2024 Google Maps image.
Council Grove man charged with cultivating marijuana after alleged domestic disturbance
Formal charges are on the books after an arrest this past weekend on alleged drug and weapons violations in Morris County. Charges against 27-year-old Matthew Cain Hewitt follow an arrest early Sunday...
May 08, 2024 Morris County Sheriff's Office photo.
Emporia man suffers possibly serious injuries in motorcycle wreck on Kansas Turnpike
An Emporia man suffered suspected serious injuries during a motorcycle wreck near El Dorado on Tuesday. The wreck involving 74-year-old John Ensminger happened on the Kansas Turnpike at mile marker 74...
May 08, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Newman Regional Health set to host Denim and Diamonds BBQ lunch
The Denim and Diamonds BBQ lunch is set for Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Newman Regional Health Events Coordinator Saylor Middleton says it's reached its goal on order, but there's still time to pl...
May 08, 2024 Newman Regional Health logo.
Emporia Police: Tuesday incident being investigated as domestic violence; alleged victim transferred out of Emporia for ongoing treatment
Emporia Police say Tuesday's incident in eastern Emporia is being investigated as a domestic violence incident. Officers were dispatched to a home around 7:30 am, finding an adult male with suspected ...
May 08, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Local lawmakers wrap up 2024 legislative dialogues Tuesday evening
Local lawmakers had one last opportunity to hear from local constituents face to face during the final legislative dialogue of the year Tuesday evening. 17th District Senator Jeff Longbine and 60th Di...
May 07, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Several positions still open on upcoming election ballot as filing deadline draws near
The first notable date for this election cycle is quickly approaching. The candidate filing and withdrawal deadline is now less than a month away. Lyon County Election Officer Tammy Vopat, a recent gu...
May 07, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
