Category Archives: News
Red Rocks Hosts White Christmas
The annual White Christmas returned for the first time since Covid and was a great hit. Visitors from all over came as snacks and music was enjoyed to celebrate the White family and bring in the holid...
Dec 5, 2022
EMPORIA STATE REINVESTMENT: Administrators dive into process during KVOE On-Air Chat
For the past three months, Emporia State University has been discussing the need for strategic reinvestments for the future. The reasons behind the reinvestment process and a progress report was discu...
Dec 5, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
US Postal Service ready for holiday traffic
It's the busiest time of the year for the US Postal Service, and it's ready, according to Strategic Communications Specialist Mark Inglett of the Kansas City office. Inglett tells KVOE News the Postal...
Dec 5, 2022 US Postal Service graphic.
Dense fog advisory posted for Lyon, most surrounding counties until 1 pm
Most of the KVOE listening area are contending with thick fog Monday morning. The National Weather Service has issued dense fog advisories for Lyon, Chase, Coffey, Greenwood and Osage counties until 1...
Dec 5, 2022 National Weather Service map.
Man accused of teen sex misconduct in Lyon County District Court
A preliminary hearing is coming Monday in a Lyon County child sex misconduct case. Larry Kemmerer has a hearing at 3 pm before Judge Doug Jones. Kemmerer is charged with one count of indecent libertie...
Dec 5, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia chase case to begin court process Monday
A man who allegedly tried to both drive away and run from Emporia Police during an incident last week is set to begin his court proceedings Monday. Jon Arch Buchanan, age 41, is accused of single coun...
Dec 5, 2022
Investigation ongoing in Osage City house fire
The Office of Kansas State Fire Marshal continues its investigation into a damaging house fire in Osage City early Monday. The fire at 403 Lakin was reported just before 4 am. The occupant and his dog...
Dec 5, 2022 Google Maps image.
Residents gather for fourth annual Ace It Up Tree Lighting and Toy Drive Sunday night
For the fourth consecutive year, the memory of Ace Garate will serve as a shining beacon over downtown Emporia through the holiday season. Family, loved ones and community members all convened at Whit...
Dec 4, 2022 The Garate Family gather together for a photo during the fourth annual Ace It Up Tree Lighting. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Reported porch fire in central Emporia turns out to be much less serious incident
A reported structure fire in central Emporia on Saturday turned out to be a much lower-level concern than first feared. The fire at 816 West Ninth was reported shortly after 10 am, and Emporia Fire De...
Dec 3, 2022 Emporia Fire badge.
Grass fire noted near rural Emporia mobile home park turns out to be controlled burn
Firefighters were called to a reported a grass fire south of Emporia on Saturday evening. Lyon County District 4, otherwise known as Emporia's rural fire unit, and Olpe Fire responded to 1066 Road 135...
Dec 3, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
