Category Archives: News
Founder's Day activities ramping up at Emporia State University
Emporia State University has several special activities planned this week to mark Founder's Day. The official celebration is Friday, starting at 11:30 am at the Memorial Union Webb Hall and including ...
Feb 15, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Agencies with local connections to receive funding through state's Family First Prevention Grant program
Several agencies serving part or all of the KVOE listening area will obtain special funding to help reduce the number of children in the state's foster care system. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has ann...
Feb 15, 2023 Kansas Great Seal.
Lyon County's weekly COVID total: 32 new cases, one death
Lyon County's latest COVID-19 report still has the county in an established range of confirmed new cases. Thirty-two new cases were reported Wednesday, down slightly from the 40-plus cases announced t...
Feb 15, 2023 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
WEATHER: Winter weather advisories return with wintry mix, light snow, blustery winds in short-term forecast
It appears the KVOE listening area will have at least some impact from a major winter storm set to hit the Central Plains. It does not appear the area will get the full effect. Winter weather advisori...
Feb 15, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
Flint Hills Technical College hosted a Spanish educational event for Hispanic students and their families
Flint Hills Technical College hosted En Esto Juntos Family Night last week to outreach the Hispanic community with higher education opportunities. The event was planned for several months with a focus...
Feb 14, 2023 Flint Hills Technical College website photo.
Charges filed in Saturday chase from near Lebo to Thorndale
Formal charges have been filed after a chase that allegedly started near Lebo and ended on the north side of Thorndale. Arther Randel Dobbins has been charged with flee and elude, reckless driving and...
Feb 14, 2023 Coffey County Courthouse. Kansas Courts photo.
Danny Giefer stepping down as Emporia mayor following cancer diagnosis
In addition to announcing he will be stepping down as the Mayor of Emporia, longtime Emporia City Commissioner Danny Giefer made another announcement Tuesday afternoon, he is currently battling cancer...
Feb 14, 2023 KVOE News File Photo
Chiefs fans encouraged to shop local for championship attire
For those looking to sport their Chiefs pride, championship merchandise is on the way to local retail shelves. According to AKA the Sports Fan co-owner Cindy Binder, their supply of championship memor...
Feb 14, 2023 Photo Courtesy Kansas City Chiefs - Matt Starkey
Chiefs Ambassador, former Emporia State standout Lohmeyer ready for Wednesday's Super Bowl parade
Chiefs Kingdom is getting ready to celebrate, and on the list is Chiefs Ambassador and former Chiefs defensive lineman John Lohmeyer. The former Emporia State team captain enjoyed Super Bowl 57 at Sta...
Feb 14, 2023 John Lohmeyer. Emporia State, NFL photos.
Emporia City Commission to look at road construction, Human Relations Commission updates during action meeting
Emporia city commissioners are going with an action meeting and no study session Wednesday. Commissioners could approve a supplemental agreement with the Kansas Department of Transportation for ongoin...
Feb 14, 2023 Emporia City Commission
Pictured Left to Right:
Jamie Sauder, Susan Brinkman, Danny Giefer, Becky Smith and Erren Harter.
Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
