Category Archives: News
David Traylor Zoo announces passing of Twix the rabbit and Lucky the llama Monday
The David Traylor Zoo announced the passing of a pair of animals Monday. According to a news release from the zoo, Twix, a Netherland Dwarf rabbit, passed away this past week. The cause, following an ...
Mar 30, 2026 David Traylor Zoo Logo.
Radical Life Celebrating Birthday Bash Tuesday
Radical Life in Emporia reached a big milestone this month as the organization celebrated its fifth anniversary. To commemorate the occasion, the nonprofit will host a free hotdog dinner Tuesday from ...
Mar 30, 2026 L-R: Sydney Shryock, Lindsay Smith, Lincoln Smith. Photo by Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia city officials confirm failure in storm sewer box at sinkhole site
Now that a failure in a storm sewer box has been confirmed, Emporia city officials are determining their next steps to repair a sinkhole in downtown Emporia and get traffic back to normal. Assistant P...
Mar 30, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Trahoon files for Lyon County Commission District 1
Having considered a run for office for several months, Roland Trahoon II is throwing his hat into the ring. Trahoon has filed for Lyon County Commission District 1, the seat held by fellow Republican ...
Mar 30, 2026 Rolland Trahoon II. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Injury wreck sends three people to NRH, constricts traffic at Sixth and Prairie
Three people were hurt and hospitalized after a wreck at Sixth and Prairie. The wreck developed after two cars collided near the intersection. Patients were taken by ambulance to Newman Regional Healt...
Mar 30, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Marion man dies after Chase County incident involving gunshot, crash, vehicle fire
A Marion man is dead after an incident involving a crash and vehicle fire in Chase County on Monday. Chase County Sheriff Jacob Welsh says deputies, Chase County Fire and Chase County EMS responded to...
Mar 30, 2026 Chase County Sheriff's Office photo.
After another record high Monday, wet week awaits
There's one more day of high to very high fire danger for area counties before our dry weather pattern changes. Record high temperatures approaching 90 degrees, along with dry grasses and southerly wi...
Mar 30, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Three of four defendants in Chase County hunting violations case set for preliminary hearings
Preliminary hearings are now on the docket in Chase County for three of four men accused earlier this year of various hunting violations. After first appearances last week in Cottonwood Falls, Tyler D...
Mar 30, 2026 Chase County Courthouse. KVOE News file photo.
Missing Topeka man found dead in Cottonwood Falls
Foul play is not suspected after a missing man from Topeka was found dead in Cottonwood Falls on Saturday. Chase County Sheriff Jacob Welsh says Chase County deputies and Chase County EMS were called ...
Mar 29, 2026 Chase County Sheriff's Office.
McGehee: Possible closure of Logan Avenue could translate to other district operations moving in -- including administrative offices, Flint Hills Learning Center
With around two weeks to go before a public hearing on the possible closure of Logan Avenue Elementary, USD 253 Emporia Superintendent David McGehee chatted with KVOE News about the current status of ...
Mar 29, 2026 USD 253 Emporia Superintendent David McGehee discussed possible options for Logan Avenue Elementary, staffing plans and other aspects of cost containment during an interview with KVOE News. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
