Category Archives: News
Bond tripled in Olivarez kidnapping, indecent liberties case
A pretrial hearing is coming later this month for an Emporia man accused of kidnapping, indecent liberties and other counts. Daniel Olivarez stands accused of holding several people inside an Emporia ...
May 07, 2024 Daniel Olivarez.
Lyon County Jail photo.
Construction beginning soon on USD 421 Lyndon's nearly $9 million Collaborative Learning Center
Monday was big for USD 421 Lyndon. The district formally broke ground on a new Collaborative Learning Center on the south side of its elementary school building. Superintendent Brad Marcotte says this...
May 07, 2024 USD 421 students and officials broke ground on a new Collaborative Learning Center on Monday. Brad Marcotte/USD 421.
Olpe Fitness Park update, SLC Recreation Commission report ahead for USD 252 board
Recreation and fitness matters are at the top of the agenda for the USD 252 Southern Lyon County Board of Education this week. Board members are meeting Wednesday, and they will get a South Lyon Count...
May 07, 2024 USD 252 Southern Lyon County logo.
WEATHER: Alerts for May 6, 2024
The National Weather Service has issued the following alerts for the KVOE listening area. Active alerts: *Tornado Watch: All area counties until 11 pm *Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Coffey and Southeas...
May 06, 2024 KVOE Weather Graphic.
Emporia Fire reports smoldering debris pile triggered evacuation and EFD response at Michelin facilities Monday
A reported structure fire led to the evacuation of the Michelin facility in east Emporia Monday afternoon. Emporia Fire crews were called to the facility just after 2:40 pm and found light smoke comin...
May 06, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Village Elementary School receives CKH National Showcase School for seventh consecutive year
For the seventh consecutive year, Village Elementary School has been recognized as a standout amongst Capturing Kids Hearts Schools. During a morning assembly Monday, it was announced the school had o...
May 06, 2024 Students and staff of Village Elementary School learn about the school's seventh straight CKH National Showcase School status during a morning assembly. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
WeAct moving to Emporia Granada Theatre following recent split with Emporia Arts Council
WeAct: We are Emporia Area Community Theatre will have a new home for its upcoming theater season. The Emporia Arts Council announced this past week that WeAct and the EAC had decided to part ways aft...
May 06, 2024 We are Emporia Area Community Theatre logo.
WEATHER: Shelter information for Monday, May 6, 2024
Listed below are public safety shelters for area counties if needed Monday. *Chase County: Chase County Elementary School, Chase County High School *Lake Kahola: 2450 South 500 Road, Council Grove *Ma...
May 06, 2024 KVOE logo.
Book launch set for Tuesday for Walnut Elementary creative writing program
Forty-two students at Walnut Elementary School will soon be published authors. House of Morrow put on a creative writing program at the school which will culminate with a book launch at 6 p.m. Tuesday...
May 06, 2024 Photo courtesy of LyonCounty.org.
WEATHER: Schedule adjustments for Monday, May 6, 2024
Several schedule adjustments have been announced with the potential of severe weather by Monday evening. Higher Education: *ESU Athletics' Corkys Celebration postponed to Tuesday. Schools *Emporia Hig...
May 06, 2024 KVOE graphic.
