Category Archives: News
Saturday events closing handful of Emporia streets
Several streets are closed in Emporia with major activities Saturday. The 800 block of East is closed from 10 am to 6 pm for the city's second annual Juneteenth Celebration. Meanwhile, the 800 and 900...
Jun 17, 2023 Emporia Police Department graphic.
WEATHER: Storm chances increasing through early Sunday morning
Severe weather remains possible for late Saturday through early Sunday. The dividing line between a marginal and slight risk has fluctuated in the Storm Prediction Center's Saturday outlooks and now s...
Jun 17, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
Front Porch Jams concert series begins
Another staple of Emporia's summer schedule launched Friday night with the return of Front Porch Jams. Members of Brickhorse and Time Travelers played for about three hours at 2910 Crestview. The conc...
Jun 17, 2023 The Front Porch Jams of Lyon County concert series began Friday night at 2910 Crestview. Ron Thomas/KVOE Radio.
Coffey County lawmaker confirms receiving suspicious letter as multi-agency investigation continues
An investigation involving numerous law enforcement and fire officials at the local, state and/or federal levels is ongoing after several lawmakers and public officials received letters containing a s...
Jun 16, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Highland Street improvement project's next phase set to begin Saturday -- weather permitting
The Highland Street improvement project moves into its third phase this weekend, weather permitting. City Communications Manager Christine Torrens says Phase 3 involves closing the 1300, 1400 and most...
Jun 16, 2023 Construction work continues on Highland Street north of 12th. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Excellence in education: National Teachers Hall of Fame adds five newest members Friday
The names of nearly 200 educators across the country and throughout our nation's history are now etched in granite at the National Memorial to Fallen Educators, which was re-dedicated as part of the N...
Jun 16, 2023 National Teachers Hall of Fame class of 2023:
Pictured left to right:
Dr. Rebecca Hamilton, Kristen Record, Dr. Erick Hueck, Dr. Caryn Long and Monica Washington. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
USD 386 Board discusses new ag building, sports agreement and Superintendent contract during regular meeting Wednesday
USD 386 Madison Virgil is hopeful its new Ag building will be up and running by the start of the fall semester later this year. According to USD 386 Board President Jeff Williams, groundbreaking has a...
Jun 16, 2023 USD 386 Madison-Virgil graphic.
LYON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT: Drug distribution, extradition hearings delayed
A man accused in Lyon County District Court of drug distribution within 1,000 feet of a school and other counts may not go to trial until next month at the earliest. What was supposed to be the final ...
Jun 16, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
USD 252 board crams meeting agenda with daycare calendar adjustments, project updates, nepotism policy conversation
The June meeting was a busy one for the USD 252 Southern Lyon County Board of Education. Board members tackled several topics and got updates on several projects during the meeting this week. One of t...
Jun 16, 2023 USD 252 Southern Lyon County logo.
WEATHER: Low-level severe storm risk ahead Saturday
Showers and storms are possible Saturday and likely by Saturday evening. Some of the storms, notably in the evening to early overnight hours Sunday, could be strong to borderline severe. The Storm Pre...
Jun 16, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
