Category Archives: News
Tuesday sanitation pickup, already delayed to Wednesday, may get pushed to Thursday for some residents
Emporia residents -- if you typically get your trash and recycling picked up on Tuesdays and it didn't happen Wednesday after an effort to reschedule, it likely will take place Thursday. Tuesday's ser...
Jan 10, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Man arrested, formal charges pending, following alleged kidnapping and standoff with Emporia Police
Formal charges are pending for a man arrested following a reported kidnapping and standoff with Emporia Police that began Monday evening and concluded Tuesday morning. According to the Emporia Police ...
Jan 10, 2024 Daniel Olivarez.
Lyon County Jail photo.
Lottery entries showcasing high level of anticipation for 2024 Unbound Gravel series of races
If you have not yet entered for a place in this year's Life Time Unbound Gravel series of races you have just over a week left to do so. The annual selection lottery for the 25, 50, 100 and 200-mile d...
Jan 10, 2024 KVOE News File Photo
State of State set for Wednesday evening
Part of Kansas Governor Laura Kelly's State of the State address Wednesday will be more information about her proposal on cutting taxes. The governor's annual speech highlighting future policy goals a...
Jan 10, 2024 Kansas Great Seal.
WEATHER: Limit exposure and bundle up; Local health experts offer advice to help residents combat incoming bitter cold
Extremely cold temperatures are expected to accompany the latest winter storm set to impact the listening area through the end of the work week. With wind chills possibly ranging from -15 to -30 betwe...
Jan 10, 2024 National Weather Service Graphic.
Five goats killed in fire that destroys barn, silo
No people were hurt, but five goats were killed after fire developed east of Emporia on Tuesday night. Hartford-Neosho Rapids and Emporia firefighters went to 1252 Road T shortly before 8:30 pm. Hartf...
Jan 9, 2024 Google Maps image.
Flint Hills Technical College's new Early Childcare Education program off to a strong start according to FHTC President
Flint Hills Technical College's newest program is off to a great start according to President Dr. Caron Daugherty. During the most recent installment of KVOE's Tech Talk Tuesday morning, Daugherty pro...
Jan 9, 2024 Flint Hills Technical College website photo.
Repair work underway on water main break in north Emporia Tuesday evening
Emporia Underground Utility Crews are on site of a water main break in north Emporia. Crews responded to the break just before 5:40 pm Tuesday. Details on the size of the break and potential cause are...
Jan 9, 2024 KVOE News photo.
Hunting trip to Chase County leads to arrests for five Louisiana men
Formal charges are pending against five Louisiana men arrested this week in Chase County. The Sheriff's Office says a deputy stopped a vehicle on US Highway 50, leading to a warrant-based search at a ...
Jan 9, 2024 Chase County Sheriff's Office photo.
USD 251 board to discuss audit, regular reports Wednesday
The USD 251 North Lyon County Board of Education has a number of discussion items ahead for its regular meeting this week. Board members will look at the 2022-2023 CPA audit, along with the regular fi...
Jan 9, 2024 USD 251 North Lyon County logo.
