Category Archives: News
Fire damages vehicle in Allen on Tuesday
A vehicle was damaged by a fire in Allen on Tuesday. Allen-Admire firefighters responded to the 100 block of West Fifth shortly before 1 pm. The fire was reported as out roughly 30 minutes after the i...
Mar 12, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Flint Hills Optimist Club set for busy March with All-Star Basketball Classic and Easter Egg Hunt
It's a busy time of the year for the Flint Hills Optimist Club. The group will have multiple activities this month beginning with the annual All-Star Basketball Classic on Saturday, March 23 at White ...
Mar 12, 2024 Flint Hills Optimist Club logo.
'A step we have to take:' Rec Commission Steering Committee leaders tout quality of life enhancement with new or expanded public recreation center
Work is underway on a Request for Qualifications document as the Emporia Recreation Commission's New Recreation Center Steering Committee officially gets started on its work. The RFQ will eventually l...
Mar 12, 2024 Emporia Recreation Commission New Rec Center Steering Committee members officially begin their work during a meeting Monday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Co-defendants in Lyon County drug distribution case set for preliminary hearings Wednesday
Co-defendants accused of distributing several illegal drugs earlier this year have separate preliminary hearing Wednesday in Lyon County District Court. Azim Williams has his hearing at 10 am, while S...
Mar 12, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
With I-35 bridge replacement project over Lincoln in early stages, two other major construction projects await for west Emporia
A lot of orange cones are coming to west Emporia this spring and summer. One major project is getting started, while two others are coming soon -- and City Engineer Jim Ubert spent time on KVOE's Morn...
Mar 12, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Peyton Street waterline, Mechanic Street parking lot projects nearing respective finish lines
A pair of notable projects are nearing the finish line for the Emporia City Engineering Department. On KVOE's Morning Show on Monday, City Engineer Jim Ubert said the Peyton Street waterline improveme...
Mar 12, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Newman Regional Health strategic plan cycle includes online community feedback form
Newman Regional Health is seeking community stakeholder input as it begins its latest strategic planning cycle. It's also seeking input from the community at large. The hospital has developed an onlin...
Mar 12, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Sentencing Wednesday in Emporia standoff case
An Emporia man who pleaded no contest to aggravated assault against law enforcement following an alleged standoff last year will be sentenced Wednesday. Dwayne Lamont Ford was charged with four counts...
Mar 12, 2024 Dwayne Ford. Kansas Department of Corrections photo.
Nonresident student enrollment discussion ahead for USD 251 board
Late last year, school districts across Kansas spent a lot of time discussing nonresident student enrollment policies. That topic is back before the USD 251 North Lyon County Board of Education on Wed...
Mar 12, 2024 USD 251 North Lyon County logo.
ONLINE AUCTIONS: Inspiring Spirits does well for Flint Hills Technical College as Auction for the Animals benefits Emporia Animal Shelter
The Flint Hills Technical College's 22nd annual Gala Benefit and Auction is about six weeks out, and organizers are pleased with their first foray into a preliminary fundraising event. The FHTC Founda...
Mar 12, 2024 Flint Hills Technical College (top), Humane Society of the Flint Hills graphics.
