Category Archives: News
Barrett pleased with laws designed to end various forms of exploitation, says property tax relief work continues
The pace has been fast and there has been a lot of ground covered in the Kansas Legislature so far this session. That's the perspective of Kansas House 76th District Representative Brad Barrett on KVO...
Feb 18, 2026 Kansas House 76th District Representative Brad Barrett. Kansas Legislature photo.
Area sees minimal grass fire activity Tuesday; fire danger remaining elevated through Thursday
By and large, the KVOE listening area missed out on the fire danger from Tuesday. Several Lyon and Osage county fire departments responded to a combination vehicle-and-grass fire just after 9 am as a ...
Feb 18, 2026 National Weather Service graphic.
Coover discusses Congressional campaign with residents in Emporia, Osage City
Rancher and business owner Don Coover wants to bring a no-nonsense, solutions-driven approach to Congress if he's elected. The Galesburg Democrat met with voters at Gravel City Roasters on Tuesday bef...
Feb 18, 2026 US House Second District candidate Don Coover (standing, right) talks with residents at Gravel City Roasters on Tuesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lyon County Commission to discuss invoices, contract, pedestrian safety at Thursday meeting
Invoices, a contract and a pedestrian safety project are ahead for Lyon County commissioners when they meet Thursday. Commissioners will look at a nearly $27,000 invoice for workers compensation premi...
Feb 18, 2026 Pictured left to right: Lyon County Commissioners Chris Bartel, Ken Duft and Doug Peck. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
East Logan closing between South Mechanic and South Commercial for valve repair Wednesday
Part of East Logan Avenue is getting blocked as part of a short-term, small-scale infrastructure project. East Logan is closing to thru traffic from South Mechanic to South Commercial to replace a wat...
Feb 18, 2026 A waterline valve leaks near the intersection of East Logan and South Commercial on Wednesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia Planning Commission recommends approval of rezoning for former Abundant Harvest location as developers plan new apartment complex food pantry development
The Emporia Planning Commission is recommending approval of a change in zoning for the former Abundant Harvest property. During their monthly meeting, planning commissioners voted unanimously to appro...
Feb 17, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Natrium reactor discussions at local level on pause at the moment following months worth of vocal support from city, county and economic development leadership in late 2025
For weeks after the potential of a new nuclear reactor coming to the local area seemed to be the main talking point for several local entities, conversations have since hit a bit of a standstill for l...
Feb 17, 2026 Q&A With Trey is a recurring segment with Emporia City Manager Trey Cocking on KVOE's Talk of Emporia every third Monday. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
UPDATE: Lyon County road network fully reopened with minimal damage reported following heavy rainfall over past weekend; Fire danger remaining a concern through most of work week ahead of potential snowy weekend
Lyon County's road network is fully reopened with minor repair work underway following heavy rainfall from this past weekend. That was the report from Lyon County Engineer Wayne Scritchfield Tuesday a...
Feb 17, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Council Grove residents arrested on suspicion of meth distribution after alleged Valentine's Day incident
Council Grove Police Chief Shawn Wangerin says a domestic disturbance call on Valentine's Day led to the discovery of illegal drug activity. Council Grove officers responded to the 600 block of West M...
Feb 17, 2026 Council Grove Police Department photo.
City Commission discussing Safe Streets for All cost-share agreement
Emporia city commissioners have several infrastructure matters as part of their regular meeting this week. Commissioners may well approve a Safe Streets for All cost-share agreement involving the Fede...
Feb 17, 2026 Emporia City Commission. (Clockwise from top left): Erren Harter, Kurt Steinkuhler, Becky Smith, Monica Duncan, Tammi Ogle. City of Emporia photo.
