Category Archives: News
With Winter Concert Series back on the calendar, Kansas Free for Arts continues work on other events
Kansas Free for Arts launched its Winter Concert Series with a pair of artists at the Emporia Arts Center on Friday night. Dance Monkey Dance and John Depew were the featured acts. It was the first wi...
Jan 22, 2023 Kansas Free for Arts graphic.
WEATHER: Isolated icing, handful of non-injury crashes reported areawide after Saturday's rain-snow event
Expect isolated to scattered slick driving conditions across the KVOE listening area Sunday morning. An off-and-on mix of snow and rain fell periodically across the area by early Saturday evening, cau...
Jan 22, 2023 KVOE News photo.
City of Emporia launches search for next Assistant City Manager
The City of Emporia has launched an official search for its next assistant city manager. Applications are now being accepted for the role which includes supporting and advising assigned departments, d...
Jan 21, 2023 City of Emporia logo.
WEATHER: Seasonal conditions continue on majority of area highways; Local authorities not anticipating large scale refreezing late Saturday into Sunday
While authorities believe the likelihood of refreezing in the overnight hours is low, drivers are still asked to exercise caution in the early morning hours Sunday following prolonged precipitation ac...
Jan 21, 2023 National Weather Service Graphic.
Wreck near Emporia causes small power outages
A wreck near Emporia caused two small power outages Friday night. Lyon County deputies, Kansas Highway Patrol troopers, Emporia Fire and Evergy were all called to Road 170 and G shortly before 10:30 p...
Jan 20, 2023 The Kansas Highway Patrol investigated this wreck involving a truck and a power pole outside Emporia from Friday night. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce launches into 2023 with 125th Annual Meeting
The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce noted 125 years of staying power with its Annual Meeting on Friday night at the Emporia State Memorial Union Webb Hall. Chamber President and CEO Jeanine McKenna s...
Jan 20, 2023 Jim Kessler (left) receives the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award from past recipient Bill Barnes. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Drivers wanted: USD 253 providing assistance for CDL bus driver training
USD 253 Emporia is calling for any and all residents interested in working for the district's transportation department to apply now. During KVOE's Talk of Emporia Friday, District Assistant Superinte...
Jan 20, 2023 KVOE News File Photo.
American Red Cross expanding eligibility for power red donations through April
If you have not previously been able to give red power donations to the American Red Cross, an expansion in eligible blood types may change that. During a recent interview on KVOE's Morning Show, Red ...
Jan 20, 2023 American Red Cross photo.
FOUR SEASONS FIRE: All impacted have short-term living arrangements; Red Cross offers financial aid to affected residents
Ultimately, there may not be much in the way of actual fire damage at 2230 Prairie Street, one of the Four Seasons Apartments buildings. However, there is significant smoke damage from the basement to...
Jan 20, 2023 Emporia firefighters approach 2230 Prairie as fire developed Friday morning. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
LYON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT: Pleas accepted in cases of SUV use as deadly weapon, drug distribution
Sentencing is coming in late March for a Montana man accused of trying to use an SUV as a deadly weapon during an incident near Emporia last month. Jacob Culver, age 39 of Great Falls, pleaded no cont...
Jan 20, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
