Category Archives: News
American Legion Post 5 holds flag retirement ceremony
Emporians got an opportunity to see the proper way to retire an American flag Wednesday evening. The event took place at the American Legion Post 5 and was a part of Emporia's Flag Day activities. Emp...
Jun 15, 2023 American Legion members hold up a flag about to be retired during a ceremony Wednesday evening. Photo by Dylan Sherwood/KVOE News
ESSER III funding, meal prices and Superintendent contract extension all approved as part of USD 253 Emporia regular board meeting Wednesday evening
If a recently approved funding request gains approval at the state level, a new childcare option will be coming for staff members of USD 253 Emporia next school year. During their regular board meetin...
Jun 14, 2023 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
2023 Front Porch Jam Series begins Friday night in Emporia
The 2023 Front Porch Jam Series begins this weekend with the very first concert supporting a very special cause. The series will begin Friday night at 2910 Crestview Drive in Emporia with a jampacked ...
Jun 14, 2023 Front Porch Jams Lyon County Image.
Thousands attend 2023 Symphony in the Flint Hills signature event
Organizers were extremely pleased with the weather, turnout and overall energy at this year's Symphony in the Flint Hills. SFH Board of Directors member Mike Collinge says attendance was down slightly...
Jun 14, 2023 Photo by Casey Wilson.
Marginal severe weather risk areas announced near Emporia for Thursday, Friday nights
Thunderstorm chances are slim Thursday and Friday, but a severe thunderstorm chance exists near Emporia both nights. Thursday night has a marginal severe weather risk along and west of a line from Cou...
Jun 14, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
Council Grove, Morris County authorities arrest man wanted in Riley County, Missouri and Colorado on warrants
Morris County deputies and Council Grove Police officers say they have arrested a Missouri man who is a wanted fugitive. Sheriff Jay Simecka say officers and deputies received a suspicious person call...
Jun 14, 2023 Kansas Bureau of Investigation graphic.
Pair of Nebraska men killed in Coffey County wreck
The Kansas Highway Patrol says two men from Omaha, Nebraska, were killed in a Coffey County wreck ending a law enforcement pursuit Wednesday. The Highway Patrol crash log says law enforcement pursued ...
Jun 14, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Attempt to avoid deer leads to non-injury crash on Interstate 35 near Merchant Street exit
Thankfully, there were no injuries after a wreck on Interstate 35 near Emporia's Merchant Street exit Tuesday night. Emporia Police Capt. Ray Mattas says a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee and attached camper...
Jun 14, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Pay raise coming for Flint Hills Technical College staff as part of increased budget; college sees transformational period ahead through Coffey County semiconductor project
If you think summer is a down time for higher education, think again. Flint Hills Technical College President Caron Daugherty detailed an extremely busy summer on KVOE's monthly Tech Talk this week. D...
Jun 14, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Strong City woman accused of battery on law enforcement after allegedly walking on K-177
A Strong City woman is in custody after allegedly hitting a Chase County deputy early Tuesday. The Chase County Sheriff's Office says it received reports of person walking in the middle of Kansas High...
Jun 14, 2023 Leah Anne Corwin. Chase County Jail photo.
