Category Archives: News
Hide & Seek medallion finder relieved to win KVOE's annual contest
The search for KVOE's Hide & Seek Medallion became a "treasure hunt" for Alexis Stevens and her family. Eventually, after two weeks of searching, the X -- or the medallion -- that marked the spot was ...
Aug 12, 2023 Alexis Stevens displays the KVOE Hide & Seek medallion after finding it near the Emporia High football field Friday. Alexis Stevens.
Fire, smoke destroys U-Haul trailer load near Emporia
Fire and smoke destroyed a fully-loaded U-Haul trailer near Emporia on Friday. Emporia Fire Battalion Chief Eron Steinlage says the fire developed on Interstate 35 southbound near the East Sixth Avenu...
Aug 12, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Low-end severe storm chances for early, late Sunday
Seasonal summer temperatures Saturday will set up a pair of thunderstorm chances before the weekend is through. Round 1 is expected early Sunday after temperatures climb to the low 90s areawide Saturd...
Aug 12, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Budget and Olpe Fitness Park highlight conversations for USD 252 Southern Lyon County Board of Education Wednesday
USD 252 Southern Lyon County Superintendent Ryan Muhlig says the district is in a "good place" financially according to the 2024 budget. That was a major takeaway for Muhlig following the USD 252 Sout...
Aug 11, 2023 USD 252 Southern Lyon County logo.
Ubert: Water, sanitary sewer lines installed for Mahtropolis subdivision; Kretsinger tract in design stage
Two major housing developments in Emporia continue moving forward. On KVOE's Morning Show this week, City Engineer Jim Ubert said the Mahtropolis subdivision near Trusler Sports Complex has hit one mi...
Aug 11, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Law enforcement claims second straight Battle of the Badges victory; 199 units collected over the course of three day drive
The totals are in and the 2023 Battle of the Badges blood drive has exceeded its collection goal. The three-day event brought in a total of 199 units, nine units above the goal of 190. This brought a ...
Aug 11, 2023 Local law enforcement celebrate their second consecutive win of the Battle of the Badges blood drive. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Boil water advisory lifted for Lyon County RWD 1
Water operations are back to normal for customers of Lyon County Rural Water District No. 1. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has lifted a boil water advisory announced Wednesday for mo...
Aug 11, 2023 Kansas Department of Health and Environment graphic.
USD 251 continues assessments for student achievement, facility needs
USD 251 North Lyon County Superintendent Bob Blair says the district's most recent state assessment data has some positive trends included. The building needs assessment work follows the unveiling of ...
Aug 11, 2023 USD 251 North Lyon County logo.
Sentencing ahead next month in Emporia High BB gun incident
Senteincing is coming next month for a teenager who allegedly triggered several lockdowns at Emporia schools and at Flint Hills Technical College. Arlo Feuillerat accepted a plea agreement involving a...
Aug 11, 2023
Bradley accepts plea in Emporia attempted murder case
A man accused of attempted murder as part of a shooting incident in east Emporia this past spring has accepted a plea agreement relatively early in his court process. As part of a preliminary hearing ...
Aug 11, 2023 Michael Brian Bradley. Lyon County Jail photo.
