Category Archives: News
Reading man suffers suspected serious injuries in crash near Emporia
A Reading man was hurt in Friday's crash near Emporia. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the crash happened at 7:20 am near the junction of Road 190 and Burlingame Road. Troopers say 58-year-old Douglas ...
Oct 14, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
As Medicare open enrollment process begins, agencies plan information town hall Nov. 1
Medicare's open enrollment period begins Saturday, and residents are encouraged to keep part of Nov. 1 free for a special information town hall. The town hall, which includes a dinner, will be from 5:...
Oct 14, 2022 Medicare logo.
Fire alarm inspections, grant support letters approved by Lyon County Commission
Lyon County commissioners approved several items during their action meeting Thursday. Commissioners approved fire alarm inspections and tests for several county facilities, including the Courthouse, ...
Oct 14, 2022 KVOE News file photo .
Outdoor burns banned again areawide Friday; Chase County reports large grass fire from Wednesday
Extreme fire danger is back in place for the KVOE listening area Friday. Red flag warnings cover the area for the second straight day, with high temperatures expected around 80 degrees, relative humid...
Oct 14, 2022 National Weather Service graphic.
David Traylor Zoo moves office with construction looming at Zoo Education Center
Renovations are coming to the David Traylor Zoo Education Center, meaning a temporary home for the zoo's office. Director Lisa Keith says a much-needed renovation is coming to the Zoo Education Center...
Oct 13, 2022 KVOE News photo.
PET RESCUE: Veterinarian says parasite infestation levels severe, uses case to highlight need for spaying and neutering cats
More docile than first thought, the 80-plus cats that have been part of an emergency intake at the Emporia Animal Shelter were still in bad physical shape when they were removed from an Emporia home t...
Oct 13, 2022 Emporia Police, Street Cat Club members and other volunteers prepare to enter an Emporia house to remove over 80 pets Wednesday. Street Cats Club photo.
Red flag warning issued for Friday areawide
Outdoor burning is banned areawide until Thursday evening due to weather conditions. That activity will be banned for the KVOE listening area Friday -- again, due to the weather. All area counties are...
Oct 13, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Junction City man arrested, charged after alleged bank robbery in Morris County
Formal charges are on the books against a Junction City man after an alleged bank robbery in northern Morris County this week. Morris County Sheriff Jay Simecka says 35-year-old Christopher Callaham w...
Oct 13, 2022 Christopher Callaham. Morris County photo.
Friends of the Library Fall book sale ready to launch this Saturday
Mystery, drama, fiction, cookbooks, audiobooks, and more are some of the options that The Friends of the Library fall book sale will offer to the public this Saturday. This year all the funds from the...
Oct 13, 2022 Emporia Public Library Book Sale Graphic
Emporia State begins street construction on Morse Drive
Street construction is taking place on the Emporia State campus. ESU is repaving Morse Drive from West 15th to West 18th. The process will likely take "a few days." Additional details are currently pe...
Oct 13, 2022 Courtesy graphic.
