Category Archives: News
House removes McCarthy from Speaker role
Kevin McCarthy is no longer the Speaker of the US House of Representatives. A simple majority vote was needed Tuesday, and the vote was close -- 216-210 to vacate the speakership. Hard-line Republican...
Oct 03, 2023 US Capitol. National Parks Service photo.
WEATHER: Halls Summit transmitter offline again with severe weather possible west of Emporia
Periodic issues with the National Weather Service transmitter at Halls Summit are underway again. The Weather Service says crews are in the field Tuesday afternoon to get a better sense of the issues,...
Oct 03, 2023 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration logo.
City of Emporia planning water service shutoff at 18th and Canterbury Wednesday
Water service may be disrupted for a time in a north Emporia neighborhood due water line work Wednesday. The city of Emporia announced Tuesday that it will be shutting off service at 18th Avenue and C...
Oct 03, 2023 Google Maps Image.
Emporia City Commission set for action, study meetings
Emporia city commissioners have a number of items ahead for their meetings Wednesday. The action session begins at 11 am at the Municipal Court Room. Commissioners could authorize the sale of nearly $...
Oct 03, 2023 Emporia City Commission
Pictured Left to Right:
Jamie Sauder, Susan Brinkman, Danny Giefer, Becky Smith and Erren Harter.
Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Water main break reported in residential northwest Emporia neighborhood
Part of northwest Emporia is dealing with a water main break Tuesday. The break was reported on Oxford near Briarcliff shortly after 10 am. Service is listed as affected on Oxford between Briarcliff a...
Oct 03, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Road G house fire's cause listed as undetermined; fire-smoke combination listed as cause of death
A coroner's report confirms a combination of fire and smoke was responsible for the deaths of two people at a rural Emporia home late last month. Lyon County Sheriff Jeff Cope says the fire at 1993 Ro...
Oct 03, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lyon County Highway Department closes Road 170 just west of Emporia, announces upcoming railroad crossing projects
Part of a rural Lyon County just west of Emporia is closed until further notice. The Lyon County Highway Department has closed Road 170, also known as Old Old Highway 50, between Roads E-5 and F. The ...
Oct 03, 2023 Lyon County Highway Department map.
WEATHER: Storms likely Tuesday night
Welcome rainfall is likely Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, but don't expect anything close to a drought-buster. Showers and storms are expected from the early evening to the pre-sunrise hours ar...
Oct 03, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
Marion police chief resigns effective immediately
Marion is looking for a new police chief with the sudden -- and immediate -- resignation of Gideon Cody as announced Monday. Cody's resignation followed his suspension and a well-publicized raid of th...
Oct 03, 2023 Marion County Record logo.
Kansas Digital Equity Plan now open for public comment
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly says the state's high-speed internet connectivity is now available for public comment. The Digital Equity Plan focuses strictly on connecting users, including affordable se...
Oct 03, 2023 State of Kansas graphic.
