Category Archives: News
Seasonal allergies affecting many area residents
Spring is typically rough for allergy patients, and this spring has been no different. Certified physician assistant Nita Bittle at Newman Regional Health Medical Partners says there are some telltale...
May 01, 2023 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention photo.
STATEHOUSE: League of Women Voters veto session report
The Emporia League of Women Voters Vote Tracking Committee tracks bills and votes on the following topics: abortion, children, civil rights, climate change, education, government, gun legislation, hea...
May 01, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
STATEHOUSE: Lawmakers close veto session
Kansas lawmakers overrode many of Governor Laura Kelly's vetoes over the past week, but they didn't override all of them. Despite the majority voting to overturn in both chambers, lawmakers failed to ...
May 01, 2023 Kansas Statehouse. KVOE News File Photo
Man booked into Coffey County Jail on suspected flee and elude after six-county chase early Monday
One person has been arrested on suspicion of flee and elude after a pursuit across several counties early Monday morning. Ruben Alejando Lucero, age 22, was arrested and booked into the Coffey County ...
May 01, 2023 Coffey County Sheriff's Office photo.
Lyon County deputies: Apparent drowsy driving leads to injury crash north of Emporia
Two family members went to Newman Regional Health by private vehicle after a crash in north-central Lyon County on Sunday. Lyon County Deputy James Baker says the crash happened inthe 2500 block of Ka...
Apr 30, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Trail goes cold as investigations continue into Lyon County deer poaching incidents from November
Nearly six months ago, the Lyon County Game Warden's Office began investigating the first of what became two deer poaching incidents. Unfortunately, Game Warden Aaron Scheve says the trail has run col...
Apr 30, 2023 Lights in the distant background represent traffic on Interstate 35 after a deer poaching incident Nov. 16 near Lyon County Roads 170 and T. Aaron Scheve/Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.
Rail crossings near Reading closed Monday
Burlington Northern Santa Fe has closed another round of crossings in eastern Lyon County. Lyon County Emergency Communications says crossings are now closed at Roads 240, as well as Roads V, X, Y and...
Apr 30, 2023 Courtesy graphic.
Law enforcement pursuit Saturday night ends with fatal crash near Emporia
A law enforcement pursuit on the Kansas Turnpike near Emporia ended with a crash that killed one person and led to suspected serious injuries for another. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the crash happ...
Apr 30, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
As April burn restrictions come to end, data tops 700,000 area acres burned this season
The 2023 spring burn season has now led to over 700,000 acres of land burned in the KVOE listening area. Information released through the Kansas Flint Hills Smoke Management Facebook page, reflecting ...
Apr 30, 2023 Kansas Department of Health and Environment map.
Lyon County contraband trafficking case to have first appearance Monday
A man accused of trafficking contraband into the Lyon County Jail has his first appearance in court Monday. Lucas Anthony Chase is in court at 1:15 pm before Judge Doug Jones. Chase faces single count...
Apr 30, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
