Category Archives: News
Changes in RHID policy open up more development opportunities for Emporia
Since the city of Emporia established its own version of a Rural Housing Incentive District policy several years ago, city officials have had a number of successes with home developments across town a...
Aug 22, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Boil water advisory for Osage County RWD 8 until further notice
Part of Lyon, Osage and Wabaunsee counties are in a boil water advisory until further notice. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a boil water advisory for Osage County Rural Wa...
Aug 22, 2023 Kansas Rural Water Association map.
List of charges expands against Lyon County attempted murder suspect
Jury trial dates are on the docket for a man accused of attempted murder, aggravated kidnapping and other counts in Lyon County District Court. Travis Wade Westcott was recently set for potential tria...
Aug 22, 2023 Travis Wade Westcott. Lyon County Jail photo.
Rail crossing upgrades underway in Chase County
Several railroad crossings in Chase County will be closed for repairs this week. The Chase County Sheriff's Office says SEMA Construction will install new approaches as part of the work this week. Wor...
Aug 22, 2023 Chase County Sheriff's Office graphic.
USD 253 board plans retreat, budget conversations for Wednesday meetings
As was the case two weeks ago, the USD 253 Emporia Board of Education has two meetings coming Wednesday. Board members will have a special meeting to resume their board retreat as led by Dr. Alicia Th...
Aug 22, 2023 USD 253 Board of Education photo.
WEATHER: More schedule adjustments announced for area school districts
The stifling heat continues across the KVOE listening area, and the list of schedule adjustments is increasing as a result. *USD 417 Morris County has announced no classes for Wednesday due to the exp...
Aug 22, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
Welcome Back Block Party well attended after move to White Auditorium
Despite a new location on short notice, students from Emporia State and Flint Hills Technical College still descended on Emporia Main Street's annual Welcome Back Block Party on Monday. Record-high te...
Aug 22, 2023 Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
WEATHER: Excessive heat leads to pause on commercial trash pickup Monday afternoon
Excessive heat is now impacting city operations as commercial trash pickup was shortened Monday. Due to temperatures in excess of 100 degrees commercial trash picku was paused at 1:30 pm Monday for th...
Aug 21, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: 'Too hot for you, too hot for your pet' -- Local vet offers advice to help keep pets cool amidst ongoing heat wave
Contrary to popular belief, the risks that come with oppressive heat for humans are the same for pets. That's according to East Emporia Vet Clinic Veterinarian Dr. Haley Delong who spoke with KVOE New...
Aug 21, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Record transient guest tax collections expected to continue over next fiscal year; Transient tax rate increase to see consideration next month
Transient guest tax collections have been hitting record highs since the COVID-19 pandemic and are expected to stay there as Emporia City Commissioners get set to consider a potential increase in the ...
Aug 21, 2023 City of Emporia logo.
