Category Archives: News
Light to moderate rainfall expected Saturday
Aside from heavy rainfall Nov. 4-6, the KVOE listening area hasn't had much in the way of rainfall this month. At least there is more rainfall on tap for part of the weekend. The National Weather Serv...
Nov 24, 2022 National Weather Service graphic.
Walnut Turkey Day Dash returns to in-person event
Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate around friends and family. One Emporia tradition returned in-person Thursday morning with the 12th annual Walnut Turkey Day Dash. Even with the number of participan...
Nov 24, 2022 Dylan Sherwood/KVOE News
Wreck near Abilene hurts Emporia man; status of juvenile not listed
An Emporia man was hospitalized after a crash near Abilene on Wednesday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the crash involving 34-year-old Jason Hart and a juvenile happened on Interstate 70 about six mi...
Nov 24, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Dense fog advisory extended, expanded to Greenwood County
Thick fog is hanging around a bit longer than first expected. Chase County's dense fog advisory has now been extended to 11 am, and Greenwood County has been added to the advisory until 11 am. Visibil...
Nov 24, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
More foot traffic expected at Emporia Pavilions as Shoe Dept Encore opens
Just in time for Black Friday, Shoe Dept Encore is now open in northwest Emporia. Shoe Dept Encore opened to the public Wednesday, becoming the third store in the Emporia Pavilions retail development ...
Nov 23, 2022 KVOE News photo.
Arraignment in Lyon County fentanyl case leads to preliminary hearing, not potential trial dates
Typically, court arraignment leads to the scheduling of potential trial dates. In the case of Terry Don Cummings, arraignment Tuesday led to a preliminary hearing instead. Cummings is charged with dru...
Nov 23, 2022 Terry Don Cummings. Lyon County Jail photo.
DROUGHT: Little movement in Drought Monitor map; soil and pasture conditions poor statewide
Drought conditions are holding steady across the KVOE listening area. The US Drought Monitor's latest map indicates virtually no change from the map released Nov. 17 -- which means moderate drought co...
Nov 23, 2022 US Drought Monitor map.
County Commission approves annual contribution to Ignite Emporia as part of Thanksgiving eve action meeting Wednesday
Lyon County Commissioners met a day earlier than normal Wednesday morning due to the Thanksgiving holiday. During the meeting, commissioners approved a $20,000 donation to Ignite Emporia. Back in 2019...
Nov 23, 2022 Lyon County Commission photos.
Emporia Church of Christ to continue holiday tradition with free Thanksgiving meal
Ripping off the slogan for The Masters golf tournament, an Emporia tradition unlike any other takes place Thursday. The Emporia Church of Christ has hosted a Thanksgiving community meal now for better...
Nov 23, 2022 Emporia Church of Christ photo.
In-person component of Walnut School's Turkey Day Dash returning after two year hiatus Thursday
Walnut Elementary School is expecting a big turnout for a local Thanksgiving tradition. The in-person component of Walnut School's Turkey Day Dash is back on the community calendar following a two-yea...
Nov 23, 2022 Walnut Elementary School Graphic.
