Category Archives: News
Tennessee motorcycle driver hurt in north Lyon County wreck
A Tennessee man was hurt when his motorcycle crashed in north-central Lyon County on Sunday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says Jo D Green Jr of Estill Springs was northbound on Kansas Highway 99 when he ...
Jun 19, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Kretsinger Subdivisionfinal plat ahead for Metropolitan Area Planning Commission
The Kretsinger Subdivision hasn't been in the news since late last year, but the Emporia-Lyon County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission may take notable action on the property at its meeting Tuesda...
Jun 19, 2023 Emporia-Lyon County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission members Bill Barnes (left) and Monica Duncan listen to testimony about the Kretsinger Tract housing development during the board's monthly meeting Tuesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Special meeting ahead for Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees this week
Newman Regional Health's Board of Trustees has a special meeting this week. Board members will meet Wednesday afternoon for an executive session on non-elected personnel. No other items are on the age...
Jun 19, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: No severe weather, varied range of rain totals Saturday night
Rainfall totals ranged from nothing to moderate after storm activity Saturday night and Sunday morning. *KVOE studios: Trace *Emporia Municipal Airport: 0.11 inches *10th and Weaver: 0.15 inches *1100...
Jun 19, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
Preliminary tests reveal no evidence of biological agents within envelopes mailed to state lawmakers and officials; Investigation still ongoing
More details have been announced regarding an investigation involving local, state and federal officials after numerous envelopes containing a mysterious white powder were sent to various state lawmak...
Jun 18, 2023 Kansas Bureau of Investigation logo.
Organizers pleased with continued growth of disc golf following 2023 Dynamic Discs Open
Play in the 2023 Dynamic Discs Open has come to a close. The tournament wrapped up play Sunday afternoon following three days of competition featuring the best professional disc golfers in the world. ...
Jun 18, 2023 Photo by KVOE
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No injuries reported following vehicle fire on Interstate 35 Sunday
Area fire crews responded to a vehicle fire on a major highway early Sunday evening. Emporia and Hartford Neosho Rapids firefighters were called to I-35 southbound at the 141 exit at 5 pm for a vehicl...
Jun 18, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Area firefighters called and later canceled for vehicle fire near Americus early Sunday evening
Local firefighters were ultimately cancelled enroute to a reported vehicle fire northeast of Americus. The fire was reported at 5:10 pm Sunday in the 2500 block of Road G a little more than two miles ...
Jun 18, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
One injured, no transports following injury accident on South Kansas Highway 99 Sunday
Injuries were reported but no transports were necessary following a two vehicle injury accident in front of the Emporia Municipal Airport Sunday afternoon. The accident was reported at 12:55 pm at the...
Jun 18, 2023 KVOE News file photo
EMPORIA STATE: Regents approve 4-percent salary increase for Hush
The Kansas Board of Regents has approved a salary increase for Emporia State University President Ken Hush, making the decision Thursday. Hush's salary is going from $275,000 to $286,000, an increase ...
Jun 18, 2023 KVOE News photo.
