Category Archives: News
Lyon County inmate charged in alleged escape from earlier this week
Charges have been filed following an alleged escape by a Lyon County inmate earlier this week. According to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office, Hannah Wilson was being taken from Newman Regional Health ...
May 12, 2023 Hannah Wilson. Lyon County Jail photo.
Village Elementary School named Capturing Kids Hearts National Showcase School
For nearly a decade Emporia's Village Elementary School has been a Capturing Kids Hearts school and following a special announcement Friday afternoon, it is now a six-time National Showcase School. As...
May 12, 2023 Village Elementary School Eagle Leaders announce Village's recognition as a Capturing Kids Hearts National Showcase School for the sixth consecutive year. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Two Strong City residents arrested on allegations of drug, child endangerment activity
Formal charges are pending against two people after an alleged incident this week in Chase County. Deputies say they served a search warrant at 202 East Sixth in Strong City shortly before 5 pm Thursd...
May 12, 2023 Jeremiah Terry (left), Joni Osage. Chase County Jail photos.
EMPORIA STATE: 'ESU model' finds favor with lawmakers -- to tune of $9 million base allocation, funding and authority for other projects; AAUP censure vote may be coming next week
With spring commencement activities taking place this weekend, Emporia State University is touting the support from lawmakers for its ongoing reinvestment plan -- as evidenced by fundraising and budge...
May 12, 2023 KVOE News photo.
Stamp Out Hunger bolstering Salvation Army food pantry Saturday
The Salvation Army of Emporia's food pantry shelves are getting bare, meaning Saturday's Stamp Out Hunger is coming at a good time. Salvation Army Capt. Mylie Hadden says any and all non-perishable fo...
May 12, 2023 Salvation Army photo.
Free Landfill Days again well-attended
As has been the case for years, the Lyon County Transfer Station was a busy place for Free Landfill Days. Solid Waste Supervisor Keith Senn sees several reasons as to why: With a few exceptions, namel...
May 12, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Healthier Lyon County spreading word about thirdhand smoke's impact on children
Among the many irons Healthier Lyon County has in the fire is ongoing work to reduce tobacco use. Part of that effort includes study into what's called thirdhand smoke, especially when it pertains to ...
May 12, 2023 Kansas Department of Health and Environment graphic.
Tallgrass Preserve's visitors center reopens to public after recent renovations
The Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve has re-opened its visitors center after months of work. Several processes have been underway so far this year, including elevating the center roofline and impro...
May 12, 2023 Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve photo.
WEATHER: Severe thunderstorms Friday lead to isolated reports with little activity areawide
Severe thunderstorm activity brought isolated reports but nothing widespread Friday evening. Storms triggered a series of severe thunderstorm warnings, specifically for Greenwood and Coffey counties w...
May 12, 2023 WeatherTAP.com
WEATHER: Light rain Thursday leads to injury wreck involving two Emporians
Totals may not have been impressive, but the shower and drizzle activity from Thursday morning may well have eliminated any severe weather risk for area counties Thursday night. The rain also apparent...
May 12, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
