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Faces of Emporia Community Portrait Mural becomes a part of downtown Emporia
There's a new addition to downtown Emporia. The Faces of Emporia Community Portrait Mural project began Thursday at 907 Commercial. The side of the building at the location is American Family Insuranc...
Jun 10, 2023 Photo by Dylan Sherwood/KVOE News
WEATHER: Minor rain totals reported following early morning storms Saturday; Marginal risk of severe weather still in place through Saturday
Heavy scattered rainfall brought minimal totals to the KVOE listening area early Saturday morning. The KVOE Studios received 0.60 inches of rainfall after storms developed around midnight bringing mod...
Jun 10, 2023 Storm Prediction Center Graphic.
Coffey County Lt. Detective Garen Honn recognized with Crime Victims Service Award Friday
An area hero has been recognized at the state level for his work with crime victims over his nearly two-decade career in law enforcement. As part of the annual Crime Victims Service Awards, Lt. Detect...
Jun 09, 2023 Coffey County Lt. Detective Garen Honn. State of Kansas Image.
SOS tapped to assist district court with review of protection orders
SOS Inc. has always had a hefty workload in terms of serving the local community and now it has an additional responsibility handed down from Lyon County District Court. Mary Halleran of SOS, a recent...
Jun 09, 2023
Two transported following three vehicle accidents in south Emporia Friday
Two people were hospitalized after three vehicles collided at a south Emporia intersection late Friday afternoon. Emergency crews were called to the intersection of South Avenue and Mechanic just befo...
Jun 09, 2023
Next court appearance pending for attempted murder suspect following change in legal counsel Thursday
Proceedings are on hold at the moment for a man accused of attempted murder following an alleged shooting in East Emporia in late April. Michael Brian Bradley, 48, appeared in Lyon County District Cou...
Jun 09, 2023 Michael Bradley. Lyon County Jail photo.
Kansas Governor appoints DEA Chief Inspector as next Superintendent of the Kansas Highway Patrol
The Kansas Highway Patrol will have a new leader at the helm come July. Friday, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced the appointment of Erik Smith as the KHP's new Superintendent. Of his new appointm...
Jun 09, 2023 Kansas Highway Patrol Superintendent Erik Smith. Photo courtesy of the Office of Kansas Governor Laura Kelly.
Symphony in the Flint Hills set for Saturday in Wabaunsee County
The 18th annual Symphony in the Flint Hills takes place Saturday. This year's event will take place at Wade Pasture in Wabaunsee County near Eskridge. During KVOE's 8:05 a.m. newscast Friday, Organize...
Jun 09, 2023 Symphony in the Flint Hills Image.
Sheriff's Office receives bulk of drone order; Already putting new equipment to good use
The Lyon County Sheriff's Office has the bulk of its recently ordered Drones now on hand and currently in use. According to Lyon County Sheriff Jeff Cope, six of the seven units ordered last month hav...
Jun 09, 2023 Lyon County Sheriff's Office Photo.
Madison Days set for Saturday
There's something for everyone to do at Madison Days Saturday. Activities begin at 8 a.m. with a biscuits and gravy breakfast served by the 1st Christian Church's Youth Group. A new activity on this y...
Jun 08, 2023 Courtesy photo Madison Days Facebook
