Category Archives: News
Emporia Main Street sifting through raft of information from Main Street America conference with The Taste ahead Saturday
With The Taste fast approaching this weekend, Emporia Main Street administrators are still processing a ton of information gathered during the Main Street America national conference in Boston, Massac...
Apr 10, 2023 Emporia Main Street administrators and board members (from left) Jessica Buchholz, Erren Harter, Sally Sanchez, Casey Woods and Jeremy Johns attend a session at the Main Street America conference late last month. Emporia Main Street photo.
Cottonwood Falls housing development to receive $1 million in state funds
A housing development in Cottonwood Falls is receiving $1 million in funding through the Kansas Housing Corporation. Frontier Development Group is receiving $650,000 in Moderate Income Housing funds a...
Apr 10, 2023 Kansas Housing Authority graphic.
WEATHER: Low-end severe weather risk expands slightly through early Monday evening
Monday's risk of severe weather remains low, although it has expanded slightly when compared to early-morning outlooks. The Storm Prediction Center has a marginal risk along and south of a line from E...
Apr 10, 2023 Storm Prediction Center, WeatherTAP.com radar image.
Emporia Police investigating report of Molotov cocktail or other incendiary device allegedly thrown into apartment house early Monday
Emporia Police officers continue their investigation into a reported structure fire near downtown Emporia. Emporia Police Capt. Ray Mattas has confirmed officers and Emporia firefighters were dispatch...
Apr 10, 2023 Emporia Police and Emporia Fire have been investigating a reported structure fire -- and the potential use of an incendiary device -- during an alleged incident in the 800 block of Congress early Monday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Safe digging month; Residents reminded to call 8-1-1 before digging
The month of April is safe digging month, emphasizing the importance of taking all proper steps before beginning home projects of any kind. Governor Laura Kelly recently signed a proclamation to that ...
Apr 09, 2023 Kansas 811 Logo.
Brush fires reported across portions of Lyon County Sunday
Area firefighters spent much of their Easter afternoon battling grass fires. A pair of fires were reported early Sunday afternoon. The first was located in the 600 block of Road 400, roughly 14 miles ...
Apr 09, 2023 Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve photo.
Pair of preliminary hearings coming in Lyon County District Court Monday
A preliminary hearing is coming Monday for an individual accused of trafficking contraband inside of Lyon County District Court Sha'Dale N'Jau is accused of trafficking contraband into a correctional ...
Apr 09, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
'Resurrection is for you:' Messiah Lutheran Church welcomes community to annual Drive-In Easter service Sunday morning
Abundant sunshine and clear skies made for the perfect background as hundreds pulled into the Lyon County Fairgrounds for the annual Messiah Lutheran Church Easter Drive-In service. Residents were abl...
Apr 09, 2023 Pastor Eddie Hosch delivers the annual Messiah Lutheran Church Drive-In service message in 2023. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Emporia High Theatre fundraises with mini-golf event
Saturday saw a unique fundraiser supporting Emporia High's theatre arts. Outside of Mr. Goodcents, locals of Emporia paid to play rounds of mini-golf all to benefit EHS students who will be traveling ...
Apr 09, 2023
Nearly 800 people participate in Flint Hills Gravel Ride and Run
In three years, the Flint Hills Gravel Ride and Run has grown to nearly 800 participants and six different event lengths -- three each for cyclists and runners. Saturday saw the biggest turnout yet, w...
Apr 09, 2023 Riders in the Flint Hills Gravel Ride and Run's Adventure ride take off from downtown Americus early Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
