Category Archives: News
Paola man arrested on suspicion of drug distribution in Osage County
A traffic stop near Melvern has landed a Paola man in jail. Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells says the traffic stop took place shortly before 6 pm Thursday at 349th and Berryton Road. A deputy reported...
Jun 23, 2023 Robert D Williams. Osage County Jail photo.
Street Cats Club details trio of upcoming fundraisers
Summer and fall will be busy for Street Cats Club. KVOE's Talk of Emporia on Friday highlighted three upcoming events, including the first-ever Lolapalooza on July 8 at Ninth and Commercial. The event...
Jun 23, 2023 Street Cats Club logo
WEATHER: Saturday scorcher ahead -- with marginal severe weather risk attached
Isolated severe weather can't be ruled out Saturday morning, but the bigger weather issue will likely be a quick burst of heat. Temperatures have been near to slightly above 90 degrees all week, but S...
Jun 23, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
Lyon County Highway Department announces pair of upcoming work zones
The Lyon County Highway Department is announcing two road projects beginning next week. Highway Department crews will start at the junction of Roads 330 and F, working north along F to the Flint Hills...
Jun 23, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Reading Tornado Trot and Trail set for Saturday
It's just about time for the Reading Tornado Trot and Trail. The event was started in 2011 after an EF-3 tornado heavily damaged the community and killed one person. Proceeds benefit Handlebars of Hop...
Jun 23, 2023 Reading Tornado Trot and Trail graphic.
Tick traffic on the rise as summer begins
Now that tick season is here, how do you safely remove a tick if it's attached? Lyon County Environmental Health Director Keena Privat had the official guidance on KVOE's Morning Show this week: Priva...
Jun 23, 2023 K-State Research and Extension photo.
Bel Aire driver suffers minor injuries in Turnpike crash near Admire exit
Minor injuries resulted from a crash northeast of Emporia on Friday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the wreck involved an SUV and happened shortly before 9:45 am near Kansas Turnpike mile marker 150 n...
Jun 23, 2023 Kansas Turnpike Authority logo.
County commission approves refurbished X-ray machine purchase during regular meeting Thursday
The Lyon County Courthouse will receive a security upgrade following action by Lyon County Commissioners Thursday morning. Commissioners approved the purchase of a refurbished X-ray machine for the co...
Jun 22, 2023 Lyon County commissioners (from left) Rollie Martin, Ken Duft, Doug Peck. KVOE News file photo.
Emporia Friends of the Zoo Open House coming Sunday
Visitors to the David Traylor Zoo Sunday afternoon will have a chance to go behind the scenes thanks to the annual Emporia Friends of the Zoo Open House Event. The open house will run from 1-3 pm and ...
Jun 22, 2023 KVOE News photo.
Fire destroys car on Kansas Turnpike near Emporia
Fire destroyed a vehicle on the Kansas Turnpike near Emporia on Thursday. Emporia Fire responded around noon to mile marker 117, or 10 miles southwest of the Emporia gate. The car was fully involved i...
Jun 22, 2023 Emporia Fire badge.
