Category Archives: News
Chase County deputies arrest Texas man after alleged speeding incident near Lyon County line, alleged burglary in Oklahoma and alleged armed robbery in Louisiana
Formal charges are pending for a Texas man arrested in Chase County this week after an alleged burglary in Oklahoma. The Chase County Sheriff's Office says a deputy handled a vehicle stop for an alleg...
Nov 09, 2023 Willie Powell. Chase County Jail photo.
National Memorial to Fallen Educators gets $16,000 Kansas Tourism grant
The National Memorial to Fallen Educators may receive new additions and increased advertising, thanks to a Kansas Tourism grant to be presented in Emporia next week. Kansas Tourism is granting the Nat...
Nov 09, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia Main Street announces Turnbull Foundation matching loans for upper-story developments
Emporia Main Street has announced a new development opportunity for people interested in upper-story housing in downtown Emporia. On Thursday, Main Street unveiled the Turnbull Foundation Upper Story ...
Nov 09, 2023 Mike Turnbull (left) was an active member of the Emporia Main Street Board of Directors and an advocate for small business growth and development. Emporia Main Street photo.
Payne's Promise still accepting nominations for Thanksgiving Meals program through Sunday
Payne's Promise is searching for families that need a little assistance for Thanksgiving. Nominations for Payne's Promise's Thanksgiving Meals program will be accepted through Sunday. Payne's Promise ...
Nov 09, 2023 Payne's Promise Facebook Graphic
WEATHER: Late-October rain eases some drought markers tracked by National Weather Service
The heavy rainfall noted in Lyon and Osage counties late last month had a notable impact on the US Drought Monitor earlier this month, and it also benefited other markers tracked by the National Weath...
Nov 09, 2023 US Drought Monitor graphic.
UPDATE: Newman Board of Trustees president calls proposed zoning text changes "safeguard" for the hospital following approval of Lyon County Commission support letter Thursday
As Newman Regional Health continues its push towards zoning code text changes in response to plans by Stormont Vail Health to construct a new medical facility in Emporia, the local hospital has receiv...
Nov 09, 2023 Stormont-Vail Health graphic.
VFW Post 7957 announces Voice of Democracy, Patriot's Pen local winners
Are our veterans appreciated enough? How am I inspired by America? Those two themes led to winning entries in this year's Voice of Democracy and Patriot's Pen essay contests through Emporia's VFW Post...
Nov 09, 2023 Veterans of Foreign Wars logo.
Non-resident student enrollment and district streaming committee highlight USD 253 Board Meeting Wednesday
The major talking point for members of the USD 253 Board of Education Wednesday night is one that has been at the top of many school board agendas as of late. The board began its regular meeting with ...
Nov 08, 2023 USD 253 Emporia logo.
Empower House Ministries holds open house for new men's recovery home
Leadership of Empower House Ministries was proud to unveil their newest recovery home to the public Wednesday evening. The organization hosted an open-house event for the home which serves male addict...
Nov 08, 2023 Empower House Leadership inside of the new Empower House men's recovery home. Pictured left to right:
Ashley Loomis, Melissa Landis, Melissa Landis, Chuck Smith, Gayle Taylor-Ford and Victor Edelman. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
David Traylor Zoo announces birth of cotton-top Tamarin Triplets in October
The David Traylor Zoo recently added three new residents. The zoo announced Wednesday morning that cotton-top Tamarin triplets had been born on October 27. Zoo Director Lisa Keith says this is a signi...
Nov 08, 2023 David Traylor Zoo Photo.
