Category Archives: News
Another small earthquake reported near Chase-Marion county line
There has been another earthquake near the Chase-Marion county line. Thursday's magnitude 2.5 quake developed at 2:30 pm nearly eight miles southeast of Lincolnville, or 37 miles almost due west of Em...
May 19, 2023 US Geological Survey map.
Goldsmith seeking re-election to USD 251 North Lyon County Position 2
USD 251 North Lyon County's first incumbent has filed for re-election. David Goldsmith filed for the USD 251 Position 2 seat which he currently holds. Goldsmith is the first candidate, incumbent or ne...
May 18, 2023 Lyon County Election Office graphic.
FHTC appropriation gains unanimous approval during Lyon County Commission weekly action meeting Thursday morning
A significant contribution to Flint Hills Technical College gained approval from Lyon County Commissioners Thursday morning. During their regular action meeting commissioners approved an appropriation...
May 18, 2023 Lyon County commissioners (from left) Rollie Martin, Ken Duft, Doug Peck. KVOE News file photo.
Council Grove Police officers arrest Oklahoma man on suspicion of drug distribution
An Oklahoma man is awaiting word on formal charges after being arrested in Council Grove on suspected drug distribution activity this week. Council Grove Police Chief Shawn Wangerin says officers cond...
May 18, 2023 Council Grove Police Department photo.
Change in traffic patterns ahead Friday for Emporia Public Schools' last day of spring classes
Emporians with children in Emporia Public Schools -- and those that don't but travel around Emporia schools -- will see a change in traffic flow Friday. Morning routines won't change, but the adjustme...
May 18, 2023 USD 253 Emporia logo.
Meteorology experts keeping close watch on potential impacts as La Nina to El Nino transition continues
With national conversations ramping up on the potential impacts of El Nino on weather conditions, most experts say while there are several possibilities likely impacts are far from set in stone. Curre...
May 18, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
Cummings accepts plea in Lyon County's first significant fentanyl distribution case
Lyon County's first notable fentanyl distribution case is ending with a plea instead of a trial. Right before his bench trial was set to begin, 34-year-old Terry Don Cummings pleaded no contest to pos...
May 18, 2023 Terry Don Cummings. Lyon County Jail photo.
EMPORIA STATE: 5-percent tuition increase possible for upcoming academic year; Regents' capital improvement plan includes over $110 million in projects for ESU
Tuition increases are possible for all Board of Regents universities, including Emporia State. A plan presented to Regents Wednesday includes a possible 5-percent tuition increase at Emporia State. Cu...
May 18, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Crashes in Shawnee County lead to hospital trips Wednesday for Emporia woman, Lebo man
Separate crashes in Shawnee County led to injuries for an Emporia woman and Lebo man Wednesday. The first crash happened in southern Shawnee County near Auburn Road and Southwest 46th just after 4 pm....
May 18, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Despite certain policy disappointments, Governor Kelly touts positive work of 2023 legislative session on KVOE Morning Show
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly had a lot of battles with legislative Republicans during the 2023 session, but she said there were a lot of positive developments as well during an interview airing on KVOE...
May 18, 2023 Kansas Governor Laura Kelly. KVOE News file photo.
