Category Archives: News
President approves disaster declaration for several area counties following January storm
While severe spring weather is a concern this week, state and some area government officials are breathing a sigh of relief after a federal decision on aid from severe winter weather. The Office of Ka...
Apr 30, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Numerous takeaways from Newman Regional Health strategic planning retreat
Newman Regional Health's nearly-daylong strategic planning retreat Monday had several key takeaways. Immediately, the list includes a continued investment into safety and service, enhancing quality of...
Apr 30, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Infrastructure projects, Quaker Park final decision ahead for Emporia City Commission
Emporia city commissioners have their traditional action and study meeting lineup Wednesday. The action meeting will be first, starting at 11 am at the Municipal Court Room. City commissioners could a...
Apr 30, 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.
Special meeting ahead Tuesday for USD 251
The USD 251 North Lyon County Board of Education has a special meeting Tuesday. Board members are discussing the five-year capital outlay plan in general terms, as well as gymnasium and wall repairs a...
Apr 30, 2024 USD 251 North Lyon County logo.
WEATHER: Tornado watch in effect for entire listening now through 11 pm Tuesday
A tornado watch is now in effect through Tuesday's late evening hours, affecting the entire KVOE listening area. The watch covers Lyon and all surrounding counties until 11 pm Tuesday. The National We...
Apr 30, 2024 National Weather Service Graphic
Emporia teen hospitalized following vehicle versus deer collision on South Kansas Highway 99 Monday evening
An Emporia teen was taken to Newman Regional Health after his vehicle struck a deer Monday evening. According to Lyon County Deputy Robert Miller, the accident was reported just before 8:40 pm in the ...
Apr 29, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Flint Hills Technical College launching Commercial Driver's License program May 13
In two weeks, Flint Hills Technical College will be starting up its newest program. FHTC will be offering a new Commercial Driver's License program which will allow students an opportunity to gain eit...
Apr 29, 2024 Flint Hills Technical College website photo.
City of Emporia now accepting applications for inaugural Civic Leadership Institute
Applications are now open for the first Emporia Civic Leadership Institute. Applications will be accepted through May 10th with the first module of the institute scheduled for Tuesday, May 28. Emporia...
Apr 29, 2024 City of Emporia logo.
Seifert charged with aggravated assault, aggravated battery, aggravated robbery, kidnapping after Saturday night incident in Emporia
The Topeka man accused of shooting one person and holding four total against their will in an Emporia incident this past weekend begins the court process Tuesday. Tyler Stephen Seifert, age 39, was fo...
Apr 29, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Decision on formal charges ahead after arrest of Emporia's former Underground Utilities supervisor
Documents and evidence are under review Tuesday morning after Friday's arrest of Emporia's former Underground Utilities supervisor Kevin Wiggins. Lyon County Attorney Marc Goodman says a decision on f...
Apr 29, 2024 Kevin Wiggins. Lyon County Jail photo.
