Category Archives: News
STATEHOUSE: Governor signs Water Bill funding increase, vetoes bills related to transgender policy and advance voting grace period
Water policy matters in Kansas received a boost Thursday when Governor Laura Kelly signed a bipartisan bill to increase funding for the State Water Plan. The governor's signature of Senate Substitute ...
Apr 21, 2023 Kansas Governor Laura Kelly. KVOE News file photo.
National Drug Take Back Day set for Saturday
Several drop-off points are set up areawide as part of National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday. Residents can go to the following locations between 10 am and 2 pm to drop off unwanted or unused prescr...
Apr 21, 2023 Drug Enforcement Agency logo.
WEATHER: Freeze warning north of Emporia early Saturday, freeze watches areawide Sunday
The next two mornings could be a bit nippy. Overnight lows around freezing Saturday and below freezing early Sunday have prompted the National Weather Service to issue freeze alerts for both weekend d...
Apr 21, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
'Following the example he set,' community gathers for special open house honoring the memory of Jim Pickert Thursday
Friends, family and colleagues of the late Jim Pickert gathered Thursday evening to remember, celebrate and in many ways embrace his memory during a special open house event. The evening was organized...
Apr 20, 2023 Pictured from left to right:
Helen Pickert, Emporia Community Foundation Director Becky Nurnberg and Salvation Army Captain Mylie Hadden. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Vamos a Explorar: Emporia Spanish Speakers brings new bilingual event for the Hispanic/Latino community
Emporia Spanish Speakers will inaugurate a new bilingual event for members of the Hispanic and Latino community to explore the outdoor spaces of Emporia this Saturday. The Vamos a Explorar event is an...
Apr 20, 2023 Emporia Spanish Speakers Vamos a Explorar logo
Casteel attempted murder case in Lyon County District Court to have immunity motion discussed Friday
An attempted murder case in Lyon County District Court has a motions hearing as the next step in its process. Logan Dale Casteel is accused in trying to kill Justin Smith of Fredonia this past October...
Apr 20, 2023 Logan Casteel. Lyon County photo.
Trial delayed in Eastgate Apartments complex shooting
Trial will not be starting in connection to an Emporia shooting case next week -- or next month, for that matter. Instead of setting the stage for trial, a status hearing Wednesday in the case against...
Apr 20, 2023 Shedrick Williams. Lyon County Jail photo.
Suspect in alleged Molotov cocktail incident at Emporia apartment home now charged with attempted murder, aggravated arson
The man arrested in connection to a small fire and the alleged use of an incendiary device at an Emporia apartment home has now entered the court process. And Donovan Williams faces significant charge...
Apr 20, 2023 Emporia Police officers investigate after a reported structure fire at 825 Congress early Monday, April 10. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
WEATHER: National Weather Service initial findings classify tornadic activity as EF-2 in Chase County; Surveying to continue Friday
The National Weather Service Wichita office has published its preliminary findings following surveys of tornado damage in Chase County. According to NWS the tornadoes that touched down in the county W...
Apr 20, 2023 Headstones at Saint Anthony Cemetery did not fare well after tornadic activity Wednesday night. City of Strong City photo.
WEATHER: Rain totals vary across KVOE listening area
Several rounds of showers and storms brought varying rain totals to KVOE area counties Wednesday night into Thursday morning. *KVOE studios: 0.70 inches *Emporia Municipal Airport: 0.64 inches *10th a...
Apr 20, 2023 KVOE News graphic.
