Category Archives: News
Area, state agencies benefiting from Kansas Fights Addiction grants
Grant amounts aren't being divulged, but several area agencies are sharing in $10 million worth of grants through the Kansas Office of Attorney General. The Kansas Fights Addiction grant program gives...
Oct 30, 2023 Seal of the Office of Kansas Attorney General.
Latest vehicle tag renewal deadline ahead for Lyon County residents
Lyon County's latest annual vehicle tag deadline is coming Tuesday. Residents with last names beginning in the letter S need to process their renewals this week. Proof of insurance and valid Kansas ID...
Oct 30, 2023 Kansas Department of Revenue photo.
Boo in the Zoo set for Tuesday
of the David Traylor Zoo's signature community events is coming Tuesday. Boo in the Zoo returns, and Director Lisa Keith says it's a great event for the young, young at heart and the zoo's residents. ...
Oct 30, 2023 KVOE News File Photo
Homecoming at Emporia State celebrates importance of alums
A strong alumni base is essential to the strength of a university, and that theme resonated through the 2023 Homecoming activities held this past week at Emporia State University. President Ken Hush n...
Oct 30, 2023 Gary Sherrer (right) receives the 2023 Lifetime of Leadership Award from Emporia State President Ken Hush during the university's Black & Gold Gala on Friday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia Police relays Halloween safety tips
We can tell you a few things about Halloween heading into the official trick-or-treat day. There will be a lot of kids out and about. There will be a lot of great costumes. And this year, it will be c...
Oct 30, 2023 Emporia Police Department graphic.
Home of the Brave Celebration honors Bushong veterans lost in World War II, recognizes ongoing work at memorial, wall and museum
Bushong held its annual Home of the Brave Celebration on Saturday. It was a chilly, damp day, but it was still festive as work continues on recognizing veterans, especially 10 Bushong residents who di...
Oct 30, 2023 North Lyon County Veterans Memorial photo.
Several adjustments ahead this week for Peyton Street waterline project
Emporia's Peyton Street waterline improvement project will have several notable changes this week. City Communications Manager Christine Torrens saays the city's contractor will open East 12th Avenue ...
Oct 29, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
WEATHER: New road closure announced near Emporia
Wednesday's rainfall resulted in numerous Lyon County roads closed, some of which remain barricaded into this week. Saturday's rainfall has led to one road closure. Lyon County Emergency Communication...
Oct 29, 2023 KVOE News file photo
Emporia Main Street holds downtown trick-or-treating event
Trick-or-treaters of all ages got a head start on collecting candy several days before Halloween on Saturday. Emporia Main Street held its trick-or-treating event where community members could show of...
Oct 29, 2023 Photo courtesy of Jessica Buccholz.
WEATHER: Healthy rainfall totals noted; winter weather advisory remains active for Chase County with freeze warning early Monday for Greenwood County
Healthy rain totals have been reported after showers and isolated thundershowers Saturday. *KVOE studios: 1.4 inches *Emporia Municipal Airport: 0.91 inches *1100 block Constitution: 1.1 inches *Neosh...
Oct 29, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
