Category Archives: News
Highway Patrol investigating plane crash at Herington Regional Airport
Authorities are investigating after a non-injury plane crash in far west Morris County on Thursday. Troopers with the Kansas Highway Patrol say the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office got a report of a ...
Sep 29, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Flamingo finds temporary home in Chase County
Chase County Fishing Lake has an unusual resident, if only for the time being. A flamingo was noted at the lake recently. How much longer it plans to stay is to be determined. Chase County Sheriff Jac...
Sep 28, 2023 Chase County Sheriff's Office photo.
'A lot is happening;' David Traylor Zoo Director provides update on education center improvements ahead of annual Boo in the Zoo event next month
If you have driven past the David Traylor Zoo recently, you have no doubt noticed there is a lot happening at the zoo's education center. That's because renovation work is in full gear for the center ...
Sep 28, 2023 Photo by Chuck Samples/KVOE News
Budget republication and one of two annexation requests gain approval from Lyon County Commissioners Thursday
One resolution annexing property into the city of Emporia gained unanimous approval Thursday morning, however, another is awaiting further clarification before potential action. Lyon County Commission...
Sep 28, 2023 Lyon County commissioners (from left) Rollie Martin, Ken Duft, Doug Peck. KVOE News file photo.
EMPORIA WATER: Residents asked to step up voluntary conservation with hot, dry period in forecast
Water main breaks haven't hit the Emporia system nearly to the degree they did in late August and mid-September, but the city's water watch remains in place and will get a little extra emphasis the ne...
Sep 28, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News
Last week's rainfall leads to some improvements in this week's US Drought Monitor map
Heavy rainfall last week led to some improvements in the US Drought Monitor's weekly update map, but those improvements didn't affect everybody in the KVOE listening area. Extreme drought, the next-to...
Sep 28, 2023 US Drought Monitor map.
Kobach issues opinion for certain election recount procedures
With the 2023 fall election cycle picking up speed, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach has issued an opinion involving recount procedures if needed. In answering a question from Kansas Rep. Francis A...
Sep 28, 2023 Kris Kobach. KVOE News file photo.
Bridge repair coming soon to Interstate 35 bridge over US-75
Northbound traffic on Interstate 35 will be constricted as part of a bridge repair project over another major highway. On Wednesday, the Kansas Department of Transportation is beginning repairs affect...
Sep 28, 2023 Google Maps image.
KHP reminding drivers to be cautious as fall harvest traffic picks up speed
With fall harvest underway statewide, the Kansas Highway Patrol is asking drivers to step up their caution and patience, especially if tractors, combines and other farm implements are on the road near...
Sep 28, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Off-duty Emporia Police officer hurt in crash
An Emporia Police officer was hurt in a crash in west Emporia this week. Lyon County Deputy Jody Meyers says the crash happened at Ninth and Graham around 5 pm Tuesday. Kelly Davis, age 48, was drivin...
Sep 28, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
