Category Archives: News
Front Porch Jams concert series begins
Another staple of Emporia's summer schedule launched Friday night with the return of Front Porch Jams. Members of Brickhorse and Time Travelers played for about three hours at 2910 Crestview. The conc...
Jun 17, 2023 The Front Porch Jams of Lyon County concert series began Friday night at 2910 Crestview. Ron Thomas/KVOE Radio.
Coffey County lawmaker confirms receiving suspicious letter as multi-agency investigation continues
An investigation involving numerous law enforcement and fire officials at the local, state and/or federal levels is ongoing after several lawmakers and public officials received letters containing a s...
Jun 16, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Highland Street improvement project's next phase set to begin Saturday -- weather permitting
The Highland Street improvement project moves into its third phase this weekend, weather permitting. City Communications Manager Christine Torrens says Phase 3 involves closing the 1300, 1400 and most...
Jun 16, 2023 Construction work continues on Highland Street north of 12th. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Excellence in education: National Teachers Hall of Fame adds five newest members Friday
The names of nearly 200 educators across the country and throughout our nation's history are now etched in granite at the National Memorial to Fallen Educators, which was re-dedicated as part of the N...
Jun 16, 2023 National Teachers Hall of Fame class of 2023:
Pictured left to right:
Dr. Rebecca Hamilton, Kristen Record, Dr. Erick Hueck, Dr. Caryn Long and Monica Washington. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
USD 386 Board discusses new ag building, sports agreement and Superintendent contract during regular meeting Wednesday
USD 386 Madison Virgil is hopeful its new Ag building will be up and running by the start of the fall semester later this year. According to USD 386 Board President Jeff Williams, groundbreaking has a...
Jun 16, 2023 USD 386 Madison-Virgil graphic.
LYON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT: Drug distribution, extradition hearings delayed
A man accused in Lyon County District Court of drug distribution within 1,000 feet of a school and other counts may not go to trial until next month at the earliest. What was supposed to be the final ...
Jun 16, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
USD 252 board crams meeting agenda with daycare calendar adjustments, project updates, nepotism policy conversation
The June meeting was a busy one for the USD 252 Southern Lyon County Board of Education. Board members tackled several topics and got updates on several projects during the meeting this week. One of t...
Jun 16, 2023 USD 252 Southern Lyon County logo.
WEATHER: Low-level severe storm risk ahead Saturday
Showers and storms are possible Saturday and likely by Saturday evening. Some of the storms, notably in the evening to early overnight hours Sunday, could be strong to borderline severe. The Storm Pre...
Jun 16, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
Ice cream, great music and chicken dancing Thursday serve as prelude to Friday's National Teachers Hall of Fame induction ceremony
What is better than a clear sky, a cool night, root beer floats and chicken dancing? Well, if you asked the soon-to-be-inducted members of the National Teachers Hall of Fame 2023 class, nothing. The 2...
Jun 15, 2023 2023 National Teachers Hall of Fame inductees and local community members celebrate a successfully completed Chicken Dance at the 2023 Emporia Municipal Band Hall of Fame week concert. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Emporia Police still looking for driver after four-vehicle crash early Tuesday
Emporia Police are still looking for a driver who allegedly left the scene of an injury crash earlier this week. Officers are still not naming the person or giving a description despite the subject be...
Jun 15, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
