Category Archives: News
Emporia Land Bank to discuss addition of residential property at Thursday meeting
The Emporia Land Bank has a meeting Thursday afternoon. Board members will gather at 4 pm to discuss the potential addition of residential property at 708 Peyton to the Land Bank's inventory. The meet...
Mar 30, 2023 Emporia Land Bank logo.
Lyndon woman hurt in Tuesday wreck near Melvern
Osage County authorities have released information about a crash that closed down US Highway 75 northwest of Melvern for a time Tuesday afternoon. The Sheriff's Office says 48-year-old Lyndon resident...
Mar 30, 2023 Osage County Sheriff's Office graphic.
STATEHOUSE: Lawmakers busy advancing bills on gender rights, flat tax policy, childhood sex abuse reporting, vaccines
Gender issues have been front and center for the Kansas Statehouse this week. On Wednesday, the Kansas House passed Senate Bill 180, otherwise known as the Women's Bill of Rights. It defines terms lik...
Mar 30, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Several small grass fires handled in Lyon County
It has been a busy day for Lyon County firefighters. Small brush fires have cropped up intermittently across the county, starting shortly before 2 pm after a fire developed near Roads 350 and W-7. Mil...
Mar 29, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Fire weather watches, wind advisories posted areawide Thursday into Friday
Windy conditions are likely for the KVOE listening area Thursday and Friday. Stormy conditions are also possible by late Thursday night. Southerly winds between 10-20 mph Wednesday night will increase...
Mar 29, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
SOS seeking more CASA volunteers as sold-out Hope-A-Palooza approaches
The tenth annual SOS Hope-A-Palooza this Friday is officially sold out. SOS Director Connie Cahoone made the announcement during a recent appearance on KVOE's Morning Show Tuesday. If you are interest...
Mar 29, 2023 SOS Services Logo.
4 Rivers in process of pole inspection across coverage area
An important inspection project is currently underway at the Thunderbird substation for 4 Rivers Electric Cooperative. During an appearance on KVOE's Morning Show Wednesday, 4 Rivers Manager Dennis Sv...
Mar 29, 2023 4 Rivers Electric Cooperative Graphic.
National Teachers Hall of Fame Interim Director reflects on incoming class of 2023
National Teachers Hall of Fame Interim Director Ken Weaver recently summed up the inductees into the 2023 hall of fame class with a single word "profound." The 31st hall of fame class includes Dr. Eri...
Mar 29, 2023 National Teachers Hall of Fame logo.
Tuesday crash near Lawrence sends Lyndon woman to Kansas City hospital
A Lyndon woman was taken to a Kansas City hospital after her pickup collided with a semi Tuesday evening. The crash happened on the Kansas Turnpike about four miles east of Lawrence shortly after 7 pm...
Mar 29, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
UPDATE: USD 253 Superintendent comments on lockdown situation at district schools Wednesday
USD 253 Superintendent Dr. Allison Anderson Harder says the district continues to prioritize student safety above all other matters following a lockdown situation at multiple district buildings and Fl...
Mar 29, 2023 Emporia Police officers and investigators enter Emporia High as part of an investigation into a "potential safety situation" that led to lockdowns at the school and several others nearby March 29. KVOE News file photo.
