Category Archives: News
Party for the Planet activities focus on need for conservation
Area residents enjoyed two parties in one, if they attended both aspects of the city's Party for the Planet on Saturday. Earth Day activities started at the Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Cente...
Apr 23, 2023 Both the David Traylor Zoo (pictured) and Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center were busy with Party for the Planet activities Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Joint investigation between Morris County deputies, Herington Police leads to drug distribution charges
Morris County deputies say a joint investigation with Herington Police led to an arrest on suspected drug distribution activity. The Morris County Sheriff's Office says the investigation took place Ap...
Apr 23, 2023 Kansas Bureau of Investigation graphic.
Resurfacing work to begin soon on K-58 between Madison and LeRoy
US Highway 50 isn't the only area highway with a significant resurfacing project ahead. Kansas Highway 58 will have resurfacing from Madison to LeRoy, or better than 30 miles of highway, starting the ...
Apr 23, 2023 Kansas Department of Transportation map.
Shank files for re-election to Neosho Rapids City Council
Neosho Rapids city government has a candidate seeking re-election. City Council member Brian Shank filed his paperwork Friday. He's now the only candidate on the ballot in Neosho Rapids, either for Ci...
Apr 23, 2023 Lyon County Election Office graphic.
Van crash in east Emporia leads to destructive vehicle fire
Fire destroyed a minivan in eastern Emporia early Sunday. Emporia Fire Capt. Ben Lienemann says the van apparently crashed into a tree line near Sixth and Whittier around 3:30 am. The driver, currentl...
Apr 23, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
With immunity motion denied, trial approaching for Casteel in Lyon County attempted murder case
Trial is a distinct possibility by mid-summer in a Lyon County attempted murder case. On Friday, Judge Lee Fowler denied a motion from Logan Casteel's defense attorney, Rick Meier, to have immunity gr...
Apr 22, 2023 Logan Casteel. Lyon County photo.
New urgent care business Xpress Wellness to establish presence at Sixth and Prairie
Besides the geometric intersection improvements at Sixth and Prairie, that street junction is seeing other work as well. City Special Projects Coordinator Jim Witt has confirmed Xpress Wellness is pla...
Apr 22, 2023 KVOE News photo.
Night of Inspiration, indeed: Fundraiser sets record with over $200,000 for Flint Hills Technical College
How big was the fundraising from the Flint Hills Technical College's Night of Inspiration activities? Vice President for Advancement Mike Crouch says the final total from Friday's gala at White Audito...
Apr 22, 2023 Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Bridges and Backroads Tour coming to Emporia Granada Theatre
Emporians will not want to miss taking the Bridges and Backroads up to the Granada Theatre for a spectacular concert coming Friday night. Starring Grammy winner Billy Dean and Grammy Nominees Tom Wurt...
Apr 22, 2023
Jobless rates dip slightly or hold steady between February and March
Kansas' jobless rates remained flat from February to March, according to Labor Secretary Amber Schulz. Flat was also the trend in Emporia, which had a jobless rate steady at 3.1 percent. Lyon County's...
Apr 22, 2023 Kansas Department of Labor graphic.
