Category Archives: News
Lyon County deputies, Kansas Highway Patrol troopers announce Thanksgiving enforcement stats
Area law enforcement agencies were busy during the annual Thanksgiving holiday enforcement period. Lyon County deputies reported almost 120 enforcement stops during Thanksgiving Safe Arrival, which ra...
Nov 30, 2023 KVOE News file photo
Annual Holiday Arts Sale taking place Friday, Saturday at Lyon County History Center
Just what will be on hand for the Holiday Arts Sale and open house this upcoming weekend? According to organizer and spokesperson Barb Say, a lot. The event was developed by late local artists Hal Ber...
Nov 30, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
KVOE NEWS POLL: Respondents overwhelmingly unhappy with standard license plate design
The state's proposed design for standard license plates didn't sit well with residents across the state, including those taking part in the latest KVOE News online poll. The question was simple -- do ...
Nov 30, 2023 Kansas Department of Revenue graphic.
K-99 CRASH: Six confirmed as hospitalized after truck-deer collision leads to head-on crash south of Emporia
Six residents were hurt, at least two with suspected serious injuries, after a head-on crash on Kansas Highway 99 south of Emporia on Wednesday night. Troopers with the Kansas Highway Patrol says the ...
Nov 29, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia Public Library expecting large turnout for annual Breakfast with Santa Saturday
Whenever Santa Claus comes to town there is always a big turnout and this Saturday at the Emporia Public Library is shaping up to be no different. Library Director Pauline Stacchini recently joined KV...
Nov 29, 2023
Emporia Esports team opens arena for community meet and greet Wednesday
The local community was given an up-close look at and education into the world of Esports gaming Wednesday afternoon. The Emporia State University Esports team held a community meet-and-greet in their...
Nov 29, 2023 ESU Esports team members get in some practice time during the teams meet and greet event. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Three FHTC nursing students recognized as recipients of Newman Regional Health Hardy Hubbard Memorial Scholarship
Flint Hills Technical College administration and leadership of Newman Regional Health gathered Wednesday morning to recognize three FTHC nursing students. Brielle Bowman, Jenna Ford and Melissa Azua-M...
Nov 29, 2023 Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Formal charges filed against east Emporia vehicle pursuit suspect Wednesday
Formal charges have been filed against the Emporia man who allegedly led a chase in portions of eastern Emporia Monday. The Lyon County Attorney's Office has filed single counts of distribution of met...
Nov 29, 2023 Alejandro Lara-Ceja. Lyon County Jail photo.
Emporia State fraternity issues statement condemning alleged drug distribution activity by former member
While formal charges are pending against an Overland Park man and former Emporia State fraternity member accused of distributing several kinds of drugs, the fraternity's local and national chapters ha...
Nov 29, 2023 Sigma Tau Gamma Emporia house. BeaconSchneidercorp. photo.
Emporia Middle School closing at 1 pm due to fire line break
Students at Emporia Middle School have an unscheduled afternoon off. The school is closing at 1 pm, thanks to a water main break. Emporia Public Works says this involves a fire line that's outside the...
Nov 29, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
