Category Archives: News
Emporia Police Department, Coffey County Sheriff's Office report scam efforts
Local and area law enforcement agencies are reporting scam activity as part of apparently separate schemes. The Emporia Police Department says it has received "several" reports regarding somebody clai...
Jun 11, 2023 Emporia Police Department graphic.
Pair of small quakes reported near Chase-Marion county line last week
The Chase-Marion county line continues to be an active zone for small earthquakes after a pair of tremors last week. The most significant was also the first one, a magnitude 3.2 quake June 4 roughly s...
Jun 11, 2023 Kansas Geological Survey map.
COVID pandemic emergency may be over, but KDHE encourages residents to order free at-home tests before Thursday deadline
The federal COVID-19 pandemic emergency ended last month, but free at-home test kits are available through a state partnership through Thursday. Project Access COVIS Tests, or Project ACT, is a partne...
Jun 11, 2023 Food and Drug Administration graphic.
Madison Days return for first time since COVID-19 pandemic
For the first time since COVID-19, Madison Days returned Saturday. The day was full of activities for all ages beginning with a biscuits and gravy breakfast by the 1st Christian Church's Youth Group. ...
Jun 11, 2023 A biscuits and gravy breakfast was just one of many activities during Madison Days on Saturday. Photo by Dylan Sherwood/KVOE News
WEATHER: Unsettled weather pattern pausing after Sunday rain chance
Our current pattern of unsettled weather may be taking a break. The KVOE studios got around 0.10 inches of rainfall Saturday into early Sunday. Other area totals are pending. Once a decent chance of s...
Jun 11, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Third annual Pride celebration brings a weekend of love and acceptance to Emporia
Everyone was welcome in downtown Emporia this weekend as the community gathered to celebrate equality and acceptance as part of Emporia's third annual Pride Celebration. Activities ran from Friday thr...
Jun 10, 2023 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
2023 Master Gardeners tour showcases excellence in horticulture across Emporia Saturday
The 2023 Master Gardeners tour allowed local residents an opportunity to interact with some of the greenest thumbs in Emporia Saturday. Included on the tour were Tim and Trish Dorsey of 2035 Prairie L...
Jun 10, 2023 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Faces of Emporia Community Portrait Mural becomes a part of downtown Emporia
There's a new addition to downtown Emporia. The Faces of Emporia Community Portrait Mural project began Thursday at 907 Commercial. The side of the building at the location is American Family Insuranc...
Jun 10, 2023 Photo by Dylan Sherwood/KVOE News
WEATHER: Minor rain totals reported following early morning storms Saturday; Marginal risk of severe weather still in place through Saturday
Heavy scattered rainfall brought minimal totals to the KVOE listening area early Saturday morning. The KVOE Studios received 0.60 inches of rainfall after storms developed around midnight bringing mod...
Jun 10, 2023 Storm Prediction Center Graphic.
Coffey County Lt. Detective Garen Honn recognized with Crime Victims Service Award Friday
An area hero has been recognized at the state level for his work with crime victims over his nearly two-decade career in law enforcement. As part of the annual Crime Victims Service Awards, Lt. Detect...
Jun 9, 2023 Coffey County Lt. Detective Garen Honn. State of Kansas Image.
