Category Archives: News
USD 251 superintendent confident students can continue ongoing academic achievements
USD 251 Superintendent Bob Blair is confident his district can continue a range of academic achievements noted for his students the past several years. Blair joined KVOE's Morning Show on Friday to di...
Aug 24, 2024 USD 251 North Lyon County logo.
WEATHER: Heat advisories in place for entire KVOE listening area Sunday
With extreme heat set to cover the entire KVOE listening area this weekend, the National Weather Service has issued heat advisories which also cover the entire area through Sunday evening. An advisory...
Aug 23, 2024 National Weather Service Graphic.
Five Below opens doors Friday
The Emporia Pavillions has yet another storefront open to the public as of Friday morning. Five Below had its grand opening Friday and store manager Cassie Wright says unlocking the doors to the publi...
Aug 23, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Emporia woman arrested on suspicion of drug distribution, aggravated child endangerment
An investigation is underway after an Emporia woman was arrested on suspicion of drug distribution and other potential charges. Emporia Police arrested Anissa Leigh Gardner-Lagg late Thursday afternoo...
Aug 23, 2024 Anissa Gardner-Lagg. Lyon County Jail photo.
SOS Strong 10-year total tops $350,000 after 2024 effort
SOS Strong has concluded another successful fundraiser. Early totals are nearly $21,500 after the celebration event Thursday, meaning over $350,000 in total donations with the fundraiser culminating i...
Aug 23, 2024 SOS Strong concluded its annual fundraising campaign Thursday. Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
New COVID, flu vaccines coming soon
Late summer and early fall is typically a time when illnesses spike, and there has been increased COVID-19 activity this month. Haag Pharmacy owner Amber Haag says new COVID vaccines are coming soon a...
Aug 23, 2024 CareArc photo.
Emporia fire chief reappointed to 911 Coordinating Council
Emporia Fire Chief Brandon Beck will keep his seat on the 911 Coordinating Council. Beck was reappointed as a voting member this week by Kansas Governor Laura Kelly. The 911 Coordinating Council is se...
Aug 23, 2024 Emporia Fire Chief Brandon Beck. City of Emporia photo.
Kansas City, Kansas man arrested after injury wreck on Turnpike near Emporia
An early-morning crash southwest of Emporia has led to an arrest for one of the drivers reported as involved. The wreck happened shortly after 2 am at Kansas Turnpike mile marker 120 northbound, or se...
Aug 23, 2024 Authorities with Emporia Police, Lyon County Sheriff's Office and the Kansas Highway Patrol spent time at Newman Regional Health after an injury crash on the Kansas Turnpike early Friday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Parts of Madison still without water service after line failure Thursday night
Pats of Madison are still being impacted by a water main break that developed Thursday night. The city's Facebook page says areas north of Lincoln Street from Easy to Santa Fe will be offline until th...
Aug 23, 2024 City of Madison photo.
Longtime Fifth District, Kansas Court of Appeals judge Gary Rulon passes away
Funeral services are coming at the end of next week for Gary Rulon, a longtime judge at the local and state levels. Rulon passed away Wednesday at the age of 83 following a lengthy illness. Services w...
Aug 23, 2024 Gary Rulon. McGilley and Frye Funeral Home photo.
