Category Archives: News
HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION MONTH: Those lacking support often at greater risk for falling victim to sexual predators
SOS representatives say in cases of sexual assault or human trafficking victims are often most likely to reach out to a family member or friend for help. But what about those individuals who do not ha...
Jan 13, 2023 SOS Inc. Graphic
Emporia Eastside Community Group spearheading city's 2023 Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration at First United Methodist Church
Monday is Martin Luther King Day nationwide, and Emporians will gather at First United Methodist Church to honor King's legacy and cultural impact. Monday's ceremony is being led by Emporia's Eastside...
Jan 13, 2023 KVOE News photo.
Saturday events at Lyon County Fairgrounds to honor rodeo world champion Jess Pope, Miss Rodeo Kansas Jessica Klumpe
The Lyon County Fairgrounds will be the site of a rodeo celebration Saturday evening. The Bowyer Community Building will be the site for a celebration involving Wrangler National Finals Rodeo world ch...
Jan 13, 2023 Left: Jess Pope. Courtesy National Finals Rodeo. Right: Jessica Klumpe. Courtesy Miss Rodeo Kansas.
Eisenhower State Park burglary under investigation
Kansas Wildlife and Parks is asking for help after a burglary at the Eisenhower State Park office near Melvern. The department says the incident apparently happened just before 11 am Jan. 8. The suspe...
Jan 13, 2023 Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks officials are looking for this man in connection with an alleged burglary at Eisenhower State Park in Osage County. Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks photos.
Marshall requests 90-day extension of broadband map challenge deadline
In late November, the federal government released new maps highlighting broadband availability. US Senator Roger Marshall is now requesting a deadline extension so people can challenge the map if they...
Jan 13, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia State's King Lake gets first stocking of rainbow trout
Emporia State's King Lake has a fresh batch of rainbow trout. Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks says about 1,000 trout went put into the lake Thursday. This is actually the first stocking of rai...
Jan 13, 2023 Emporia State University photo.
WEATHER: Friday morning travels notably improved from pre-sunrise conditions Thursday
After isolated to scattered slick spots hampered travel across the KVOE listening area Thursday morning, there are no such problems Friday morning. Streets are largely clear in Emporia and highways ar...
Jan 13, 2023 Kandrive.org map.
KANSAS STATEHOUSE: Governor doesn't have COVID after all; Republicans say Kelly's budget would grow government at 'unsustainable rate'
It turns out that Kansas Governor Laura Kelly didn't have COVID-19 after all. After noticing symptoms Wednesday, and after leading a special ceremony to create the Early Childhood Transition Task Forc...
Jan 13, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Osage County Sheriffs Office seeking information into Santa Fe Trail High School burglary
Osage County law enforcement is investigating a burglary that occurred at an area high school Thursday morning. According to Sheriff Chris Wells, the burglary occurred in the "early morning hours" at ...
Jan 12, 2023 Osage County Sheriff's Office has released the following photo of an alleged suspect in an early morning burglary case at Santa Fe High School Thursday morning. Photo courtesy of Osage County Sheriffs Office.
Emporia's Community Art Alliance developing plans for 2023 projects
Activities with Emporia's Community Art Alliance are gaining momentum. Visit Emporia Director LeLan Dains says the goal is to reframe how public art is viewed -- and valued -- in Emporia. Conversation...
Jan 12, 2023 Over 300 residents helped to paint Emporia's Earthly Delights store as part of a community mural project last year. KVOE News file photo.
