Category Archives: News
Semi fire shuts down US-75 near Melvern
Nobody was hurt after a destructive semi fire in southern Osage County early Friday. The wreck happened on US Highway 75 between the east and west legs of Kansas Highway 278, or about four miles west-...
Jul 19, 2024 A tire blowout caused Friday's semi fire on US Highway 75 near Melvern. Osage County Sheriff's Office.
Pavilions Phase 3 nearing completion
Work continues towards fall openings at the Emporia Pavilions' newest offerings. Developer Spencer Thomson says the Old Navy store has been turned over to its management team so it can be stocked and ...
Jul 19, 2024 Pavement work continues in front of the future Maurices and Old Navy stores at Emporia Pavilions. Five Below has noted its plans to open next month, while the open dates for the other two stores are pending. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Impact of global tech outage felt locally
A global technology outage has reached Emporia. Shortly before 8 am, USD 253 Emporia announced PowerSchool went unavailable as part of the outage. This is important for parents because it involves all...
Jul 19, 2024 Microsoft image.
Treasurer's Office imposter defrauds Kansas resident as part of lottery scam
The Office of Kansas State Treasurer says a government imposter has successfully defrauded a resident as part of a lottery scam. Deputy Assistant Treasurer Tom Treacy says a scammer called the victim ...
Jul 19, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County Commission approves disaster donation MOUs, final Ignite Emporia allocation
Lyon County now has two memorandums of understanding in place to handle donations and related information in cases of disasters. As part of the County Commission's action session Thursday, Lyon County...
Jul 19, 2024 Lyon County Commissioners (from left) Ken Duft, Rollie Martin and Doug Peck, along with County Counsel Molly Priest, listen as County Emergency Management Director Jarrod Fell presents information on disaster-based memorandums of understanding Thursday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Second Flint Hills Spirit Fair set for Saturday
One of Emporia's community activities this weekend is all about the supernatural. The second annual Flint Hills Spirit Fair will be held at the Lyon County History Center on Saturday. The event is org...
Jul 19, 2024 Flint Hills Paranormal graphic.
Olpe Downhome again set to fill Saturday schedule
Olpe Downhome will go from sunrise to past susnet Saturday. Organizer Monica Meyer says activities start with bike races, a 5K water gun fun run, kids fishing derby and car show among the morning acti...
Jul 19, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Limited ticket availability returns for Newman Regional Health's Denim and Diamonds signature event
Some tickets are now available for Newman Regional Health's signature fundraising event. Events Coordinator Saylor Middleton had an update on KVOE's Newsmaker segment Friday: Middleton says Newman Reg...
Jul 19, 2024 Newman Regional Health logo.
Lunar Ride coming Saturday evening
The annual Lunar Ride is taking place Saturday. Cyclists have options of 30-mile or 50-mile rides, giving riders a chance to be back in Emporia before midnight. There are also aid stations at Harry & ...
Jul 19, 2024 Merchant Cycles graphic.
GoFundMe account announced to help children raised by Lynn Cunningham after fatal wreck
A GoFundMe account has been set up to help children raised by Lynn Cunningham, who was killed in a crash in Colorado last week. The account is has been set up to benefit the two girls Cunningham was r...
Jul 19, 2024 GoFundMe photo.
