Category Archives: News
Marginal severe weather risk ahead early Monday
At least short-term, there is a chance to dent the current drought the next few days. Showers and storms are possible early Monday morning, including a marginal risk for severe wind and hail virtually...
Oct 22, 2022 National Weather Service graphic.
Kansas Water Office announces water warning for residents using Burlington water
Ongoing drought conditions have prompted Chase County officials to ask a lot of county residents to conserve water. It's not the only entity asking residents to cut back on their water use. The Kansas...
Oct 22, 2022 KVOE News photo.
NOAA's winter weather outlook calls for ongoing drought to worsen
Unfortunately, drought conditions are expected to worsen across the country over the next few months. The winter weather outlook as announced recently by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administr...
Oct 22, 2022 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration graphic.
Multi-agency law enforcement effort leads to 'multiple' arrests
Several area law enforcement agencies have been involved in a coordinated effort to target "major criminals." As was the case several months ago, the Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office and Junction Cit...
Oct 22, 2022 Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office photo.
Emporia Spartan Stop ecstatic with result of 21st annual KVOE Drive for Food
USD 253 Spartan Stop Director Heather Wagner was elated when she heard the final total of items collected during KVOE's Drive for Food Thursday. With over 28,000 items donated, Wagner says any portion...
Oct 21, 2022 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Veterans banners going up in downtown Emporia ahead of 19th annual Freedom Fest
If you have strolled through downtown Emporia recently, it's safe to say you have noticed some very important faces adorning the lamposts and streets. Emporia Main Street has begun hanging veterans ba...
Oct 21, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Application window now open for those interested in buying White Memorial Park from city of Emporia
The city of Emporia has officially opened an application process for residents or others interested in purchasing a part of downtown. White Memorial Park at 525 Merchant Street, just north of the long...
Oct 21, 2022 City of Emporia photo.
Emporia Police Benefit Association offers slate of community activites Saturday
The Emporia Police Benefit Association has several community activities rolled up in one big event Saturday. Things begin at Jones Park at 2 pm with pumpkin decorating, followed by the Zombie Scramble...
Oct 21, 2022 Emporia Police Department Benefit Association logo.
Vehicle-turned-grass fire burns over 300 acres near Reading
It took over three hours for numerous departments at the county or state level to put out a fire near Reading on Friday afternoon. The incident started with a grain truck catching fire shortly before ...
Oct 21, 2022 Google Maps image.
Plea agreement reached in Lyon County aggravated sex abuse
Sentencing is coming in early December for a man accused of aggravated sexual battery against a child. Peter McDonald III was facing trial Monday on that count, along with attempted aggravated crimina...
Oct 21, 2022 Peter McDonald. Lyon County Jail photo.
