Category Archives: News
Severe weather alerts for June 8-9, 2026
The following alerts affect counties in the KVOE listening area: *Flood warning: Morris, Wabaunsee counties until noon. Warning reflects 2-6 inches of rain *Heat advisory: Lyon, Coffey, Morris, Osage ...
Jun 8, 2026 Nearly 2 inches of rain fell at the KVOE studios Monday night into Tuesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Planning Commission renewing conversation about medical-related zoning language Tuesday
The Emporia Planning Commission currently doesn't have a data center conversation on its agenda for the board's monthly meeting Tuesday, but it is revisiting another notable zoning topic. At the reque...
Jun 8, 2026 Following an extensive public meeting in late 2023 about potential medical zoning text changes, the Emporia Planning Commission will revisit the overall topic Tuesday. Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Civil forfeiture case filed after allegedly illegal gaming machines seized from Emporia convenience store
The Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission has filed a civil forfeiture case after announcing the seizure of alleged illegal gaming equipment at an Emporia gas station earlier this year. The case involve...
Jun 8, 2026 Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission logo.
Lyon County deputies say arrests starting with hit-and-run, DUI incidents lead to other potential charges
Incidents allegedly connected to driving have led to a pair of arrests by Lyon County deputies. The Sheriff's Office arrested Kendall Baker on Sunday on suspicion of possessing marijuana and hallucino...
Jun 8, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia notes anniversaries of 1974, 1990 twisters
Early June is when Emporia notes anniversaries of notable tornado activity. Monday, June 8, is now the 52nd anniversary of an F-4 tornado that traveled from west Emporia to near Auburn, a distance of ...
Jun 8, 2026
Triple-digit heat index readings ahead starting Monday
Rain chances continue for the next week areawide, but that won't be the biggest weather concern for the next several days. Stifling humidity and increasing high temperatures will lead to heat index re...
Jun 7, 2026 National Weather Service graphic.
DATA CENTER: With more protests scheduled, Digital Campus developer speaks out on reasons for project
Stated public opinion since Tuesday's announcement of a data center in west Emporia has been largely to overwhelmingly critical of the plan, and that sentiment was in evidence this weekend. Pointed qu...
Jun 7, 2026 Flint Hills Digital Campus logo.
DATA CENTER: RDA Q&A on resident questions
On Friday, the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas released this question-and-answer document following questions from Emporia residents, notably Jackie Miller: Q. How many permane...
Jun 7, 2026 Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas logo.
Van-semi wreck near New Strawn sends one person to KU Med for treatment Friday
One person suffered potentially serious injuries after a crash involving a transit van and a semi Friday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the crash happened shortly after noon Friday on US Highway 75 a...
Jun 7, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Herington teen hospitalized following ATV accident Saturday afternoon
A Herington teenager suffered injuries following an ATV accident Saturday. According to Lyon County Deputy Fernando Zuniga, Lyon County Sheriff's Deputies and EMS were called to the intersection of Ro...
Jun 6, 2026 KVOE News photo.
