Category Archives: News
USD 253 Community Relations response to finance officer contract doesn't address concerns about performance, possible conflicts of interest
USD 253 Community Relations has issued an official response to concerns developing after the recent hire of former Lee's Summit superintendent David McGehee as the district's interim finance and opera...
Feb 13, 2023 David McGehee. ASU Mag photo.
Local florists, chocolatiers and jewelers all set for the 'Super Bowl of love,' Valentine's Day
With the actual Super Bowl now in the rearview, the Super Bowl for local florists, jewelers and chocolatiers is just beginning. With Valentine's Day coming Tuesday, local flower shops are seeing a hig...
Feb 13, 2023
WEATHER: Mild Monday leads to unsettled rest of week
An unsettled weather picture is ahead across the KVOE listening area. After an unseasonably mild day Monday with highs in the low 60s, abundant sunshine and light breezes, rain becomes likely before s...
Feb 13, 2023 After a chance of thunderstorms Tuesday, attention turns to a chance of a wintry mix of precipitation and some accumulating snow Wednesday night into Thursday. National Weather Service graphic.
Investigation continues into Feb. 6 shots fired incident in east-central Emporia
A week after several shots were fired in east-central Emporia, officers continue their investigation into the incident. Several shots were fired in the area of South and Market around 4 am Feb. 6. Nob...
Feb 13, 2023 One man has been arrested and charged after shots fired call near South and Market early Feb. 6. KVOE News file photo.
What a 'dear:' KVOE determines Cupid's Arrow winner
Jami Dakin will have a special Valentine's Day this week. Dakin won KVOE's annual Cupid's Arrow contest Monday. She wins a one-third carat weight diamond heart necklace set in 14k white gold valued at...
Feb 13, 2023 KVOE graphic.
Emporia's LEAP! program now included in University of Kansas' COMET study
A special study on the impact of physical activity on brain health is coming to the KVOE listening area. The University of Kansas Alzheimer's Disease Research Center and KU Center for Physical Activit...
Feb 13, 2023 Lifestyle Empowerment for Alzheimer's Prevention logo.
GREENWOOD COUNTY DISTRICT COURT: Deputy's cruiser allegedly struck during chase; separate drug distribution cases begin in court
Formal charges are pending after a Greenwood County deputy's patrol vehicle was apparently struck on purpose last week. The Sheriff's Office says a deputy tried to stop a vehicle at an unspecified loc...
Feb 13, 2023 Greenwood County Courthouse. 13th Judicial District photo.
STATEHOUSE: League of Women Voters weekly vote tracking report
Bills voted on this week are reported below with the votes of Lyon County legislators. HB 2033 would change the criteria used to admit youths to a juvenile crisis intervention center by adding definit...
Feb 13, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Local community shows up to cheer the Chiefs to victory Sunday
Safe to say it's a great time to be sporting Red and Yellow. With the Chiefs playing in their third Super Bowl in four years, the local chapter of the Chiefs Kingdom was out in droves Sunday. This inc...
Feb 12, 2023 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Centro Hispano de Crosswinds having desired effect within local community since official ribbon cutting last June
In just the eight months since the doors opened to Crosswinds Counseling and Wellness' new Spanish center, it has already managed to make a large impact in the local community. Crosswinds CEO Amanda C...
Feb 12, 2023 Crosswinds Counseling and Wellness courtesy image.
