Category Archives: News
Federal trial delayed -- again -- in Chase County child sex materials case
For a second time, jury trial has been delayed for a Chase County man accused of having and trying to distribute child sexual abuse materials. Strong City resident Walter Haskin was originally set for...
Nov 27, 2022 Walter Haskin. Kansas Bureau of Investigation photo.
Deer rescued after getting stuck in Lyon County farm pond
Lyon County deputies had an interesting rescue effort earlier this month. Deputies were called to the 900 block of Road 215, about 3.5 miles north of Emporia, after a deer got stuck in a farm pond. An...
Nov 27, 2022 Lyon County Sheriff's Office photo.
WEATHER: Healthy rain totals grace KVOE listening area
In a welcome change, area residents got a bit more rainfall than expected Saturday. Projections had anywhere from half an inch to an inch of rainfall, but the KVOE studios had 1.2 inches of rainfall, ...
Nov 27, 2022 Chuck Samples/KVOE News
Old Chase County School opened its doors for its first Christmas Silent Auction
Country Christmas is back this year and Chase County added a Christmas silent auction as a new event for the community this Saturday. Members of the community visited the Old Chase County School to do...
Nov 26, 2022 Members of the community bid for different items at the Old School Christmas Auction / Photo by Ana Valdez KVOE News
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve celebrates Old-Fashioned Christmas
Many visitors arrived at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve to celebrate Christmas at the Prairie this Saturday. In a partnership with Country Christmas organized by Chase County, the Tallgrass Prair...
Nov 26, 2022
Area shoppers give thanks to local businesses by shopping local on Small Business Saturday
Downtown Emporia was hustling and bustling Saturday as local shoppers got out to support local businesses as part of Small Business Saturday. The day saw local retailers extend and alter their busines...
Nov 26, 2022 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
One to Newman after vehicle strikes raccoon on Interstate 35 Saturday morning
An early morning accident sent one woman to Newman Regional Health Saturday. According to Lyon County Deputy Robert Miller, Emporia and Lyon County EMS were sent to I-35 mile marker 132 for a single-v...
Nov 26, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Flint Hills Optimist Club Tree Lot up and running
If you need to find the right Christmas Tree for your home then look no further than the Guion's Showcase parking lot. The Flint Hills Optimist Club has once again set up shop for its annual Christmas...
Nov 26, 2022 Flint Hills Optimist Club Image
WEATHER: Weekend expected to begin with rain showers before giving way to dryer conditions into upcoming work week
Much-needed precipitation is in the forecast for Saturday. Current forecasts are calling for the greatest chance of rainfall after 3 pm Saturday afternoon. Projections are calling for anywhere between...
Nov 26, 2022 National Weather Service Graphic.
City manager announces new feature for CodeRed notification system; Updates potential sales of Carnegie Library and White Memorial Park
Since it went live just over two weeks ago, the City of Emporia's new mass notification system has been put to use with significant frequency, and now more residents are able to receive those notifica...
Nov 26, 2022 City of Emporia Image.
