Category Archives: News
Fire causes minor damage to porch of South Emporia home Saturday afternoon
No injuries were reported and only minor damage was noted following a fire at a South Emporia residence Saturday afternoon. Emporia, Americus and Olpe fire crews were called to 109 South Walnut for a ...
Apr 06, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Power restored following outage in West Emporia Saturday afternoon
Power has been restored after an outage in West Emporia left more than 200 Evergy customers offline Saturday afternoon. The outage stretched from Road F5 south to Road 180 and east to Caribou Lane. Th...
Apr 06, 2024 Evergy Outage Map Image
Hawaii based chemistry teacher named as fourth inductee to 2024 National Teachers Hall of Fame class
Inductee number four of the 2024 National Teachers Hall of Fame class has been announced. Retired chemistry teacher Joe Truesdell of Hilo, Hawaii learned he would be one of the five inductees this yea...
Apr 06, 2024 Joe Truesdell. Photo courtesy of National Teachers Hall of Fame.
WEATHER: Severe storm watch issued for Lyon and most surrounding counties through 9 pm
A severe thunderstorm watch is now in place through the early evening hours for portions of the KVOE listening area. Lyon, Chase, Greenwood, Morris and Wabaunsee counties are under a watch now through...
Apr 06, 2024 National Weather Service Graphic
Amy Aranda files for Lyon County Attorney
Assistant Lyon County Attorney Amy Aranda is looking to serve as the county's next lead prosecutor. Friday, Aranda filed for election to the Lyon County Attorney position looking to replace retiring c...
Apr 06, 2024 Kansas Secretary of State graphic.
Kansas gas service encouraging residents to take a safe digging pledge during Safe Digging month
With National Safe Digging Month now underway, Kansas Gas Service Spokesperson Dawn Tripp recently joined KVOE's Morning Show to remind listeners that safety is always their top priority year-round. &...
Apr 06, 2024 Kansas 811 Logo.
One to Newman, two acres scorched following ATV accident and out of control burn on Road G early Friday evening
A person was injured and a controlled burn became out of control following an ATV accident early Friday evening. Emporia and Americus fire fighters were called to 2035 Road G just after 5:30 pm for a ...
Apr 05, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Trial ahead April 29 in Simunovic rape case
Court processes continue to move towards a trial date in the case of a former Emporia State tennis player accused of rape. Trial is set to begin April 29 for Dominik Simunovic. On Friday, Judge Jeff L...
Apr 05, 2024 Dominik Simunovic. Lyon County Jail photo.
RFP process underway for Emporia Animal Shelter's next operations contract
The city of Emporia's contract with the Humane Society of the Flint Hills to operate the Emporia Animal Shelter ends later this year, and the city has decided to open up the contract for bid. The city...
Apr 05, 2024 Stephanie Achille/Humane Society of the Flint Hills.
Take Back the Night set for Tuesday
With April being Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, SOS has a full month of activities planned. The next activity is Take Back the Night at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at C of E Pa...
Apr 05, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
