Category Archives: News
Water line breaks on East Sixth between Weaver and Dorset
East Emporia dealt with another water main break Friday. The city announced a water line break on East Sixth between Dorset and Weaver. The break was on a 10-inch line and was first reported around 6:...
Aug 04, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Council Grove man hurt in crash near Americus
A Council Grove man wrecked near Americus on Friday and was taken to Emporia for treatment afterward. Lyon County Deputy Fernando Zuniga says the crash at Roads 200 and F-5 happened around 3:10 pm. Th...
Aug 04, 2023 KVOE News file photo
2023 LYON COUNTY FAIR: Lyon County 4H Shooting Sports Results, August 3
The best of the best sharpshooters in 4H were recognized during the 2023 Shooting Sports Awards as part of the Lyon County Fair. One of this year's top performers was Adrianna Sieberns. She won four g...
Aug 04, 2023 Photo by Dylan Sherwood/KVOE News
Good Way Gardens hosting monthly Good Way Sunday concert this weekend
Good Way Sunday makes its return this weekend with its latest concert at the historic Howe House Property. This month's concert, provided by Good Way Gardens, at 315 East Logan will include Cosmic Col...
Aug 04, 2023 Good Way Sunday Image.
Hetlinger Developmental Services continuing to break down barriers for clientele through 'community integration' activities
Hetlinger Developmental Services has achieved some major milestones when it comes to serving its clients as of late. During a call-in on KVOE's Talk of Emporia Friday, Heltinger CEO Jill Burton announ...
Aug 04, 2023 Hetlinger Developmental Services logo.
Morris County Sheriff's Office reports scam effort
Every so often, law enforcement agencies find their names are being used by scammers. Such a case is underway in Morris County. The Sheriff's Office says at least one person has identified himself as ...
Aug 04, 2023 Morris County Sheriff's Office photo.
Bridge improvement project continues for two K-99 bridges over Kansas Turnpike
Bridge work continues for over a month as part of improvements on the Kansas Turnpike north of Emporia. The Lyon County Highway Department says Kansas Highway 99 at Road M-1 will remain closed on the ...
Aug 04, 2023 Kansas Turnpike Authority logo.
Stoplight work nearly done at Sixth and Prairie
Part 1 of a new traffic signal project at Sixth and Prairie is complete. Contract crews for the Kansas Department of Transportation got the vehicular traffic lights working Thursday, replacing tempora...
Aug 04, 2023 KVOE News photos.
Nomination process underway for 2023 Coolest Thing Made in Kansas contest
Nominations are now being accepted for the Coolest Thing Made in Kansas contest. The event comes courtesy of the Kansas Manufacturing Council and FORVIS. Starting in 2020, the contest is designed to p...
Aug 04, 2023 Kansas Manufacturing Council Coolest Thing Made In Kansas logo.
Hot, humid and stormy conditions ahead through first half of weekend before cooler temperatures arrive Sunday
Steamy stormy conditions are ahead for the KVOE listening area through the upcoming weekend. High temperatures are once again forecasted to reach the mid 90s Friday with scattered chances of thunderst...
Aug 04, 2023 National Weather Service Graphic.
