Category Archives: News
Cause of brush fire near Emporia undetermined
Emporia and Olpe firefighters handled a small grass fire near Emporia on Friday afternoon. Fire crews were called to Roads 160 and G shortly before 4 pm. Emporia Fire Battalion Chief Tony Fuller says ...
Feb 23, 2024 Google Maps image.
Father, son arrested in Chase County allegedly with 10 pounds of marijuana, grow operation items and firearms
Formal charges are pending after a speeding arrest led to evidence of a marijuana grow operation involving a father and son now living in different states. The Chase County Sheriff's Office says the t...
Feb 23, 2024 Duff Kindt (from left), Seth Kindt. Chase County Jail photos.
United Way-KVOE Live Morning Drive Radio Auction to begin Monday
Next week, KVOE's already-busy airwaves get even busier. The fifth annual United Way-KVOE Live Morning Drive Radio Auction begins Monday and continues all the way through Friday. Outgoing CEO Mickey E...
Feb 23, 2024 A kayak is part of the bidding available Tuesday as part of the United Way-KVOE Live Morning Drive Radio Auction next week. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Valuations trend towards normal ranges for Lyon County residents after two years of above-average increases
Valuation notices are heading out to Lyon County property owners starting Monday -- and for the first time in three years, valuation increases appear to be relatively normal. County Appraiser Ryan Jan...
Feb 23, 2024 Lyon County logo.
Emporia State Jones Premier Scholarship recipients in Coffey, Osage counties announced
Two Osage County high school students and one from Coffey County now have their higher education funding finalized after announcements this week. Lyndon High senior Brooklynne Morrison received a Jone...
Feb 23, 2024 Southern Coffey County student Emily Rolf (center, blue top), was surprised to be one of the Emporia State Jones Premier Scholarship recipients announced Thursday. Emporia State University photo.
Hopkins pleads no contest in Eastgate Apartment Complex aggravated robbery case
A man charged with aggravated robbery and other charges after an alleged incident at Emporia's Eastgate apartment complex nearly two years ago has reached a plea agreement in his case. On Wednesday, K...
Feb 23, 2024 Keno Hopkins. Lyon County Jail photo.
FHTC celebrating second Prairie Fire Award recipient Friday
Flint Hills Technical College is honoring one of its major business partners with a celebration at the college's main campus Friday. The college is honoring Vektek LLC as its second annual Prairie Fir...
Feb 23, 2024 Flint Hills Technical College photo.
Flint Hills Technical College launches Inspiring Spirits online auction March 4
The Flint Hills Technical College's annual Gala Benefit and Auction is almost two months away. A brand-new fundraiser connected to the gala will begin early next month. Alumni Fund Coordinator Amy Hal...
Feb 23, 2024 Flint Hills Technical College graphic.
Tentative schedule announced for paving Road F between US-50 and Road 180
After months of planning and a spate of recent meetings locally, work is set to begin soon on a major road improvement project just west of Emporia. Work is set to begin March 11 on the Road F paving ...
Feb 23, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
KDOT Transportation Alternatives funding to help extend Flint Hills Trail State Park
Flint Hills Trail State Park is extending. The Kansas Department of Transportation is starting work soon on a Transportation Alternatives project to extend the park by over two miles in Franklin Count...
Feb 23, 2024 Kansas Department of Transportation map.
