Category Archives: News
Small fire at Emporia Middle School put out quickly
A small fire developed on top of Emporia Middle School on Veterans Day -- and it was out quickly, according to Emporia Fire Battalion Chief Ryan Conley. Fire crews from Emporia, Americus and Olpe were...
Nov 11, 2022 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
KDHE, RF Catalytic Capital teaming up on free COVID-19 home tests
Residents wanting free at-home COVID-19 tests have a way to receive those through a public-private partnership. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is partnering with RF Catalytic Capital,...
Nov 11, 2022 Project ACT graphic.
Emporia State Federal Credit Union reports text fraud effort against members
Another day, another fraud scheme. Emporia State Federal Credit Union says credit union members have been receiving fraudulent texts saying their debit or credit cards have been locked. Members are pr...
Nov 11, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia State interim provost a finalist for the position
One of Emporia State's own is a finalist for the university's provost and vice president of academic affairs position. Brent Thomas will interview Monday, and he has some position for the post -- havi...
Nov 11, 2022 Brent Thomas. Emporia State University photo.
Saturday donation drive, networking event postponed
A donation drive and networking event involving several local community groups has been postponed. Residents had been encouraged to take part in the Unifying Community Causes event Saturday at Tractor...
Nov 11, 2022 Social Innovation Laboratory logo.
ALL VETERANS TRIBUTE: Marine Corps veteran Gracin fond of connections to veterans with concert approaching
Marine Corps veteran and country music star Josh Gracin is performing Friday night at the Emporia Granada Theatre. On KVOE's Talk of Emporia on Thursday, Gracin said it will be a high-energy show and ...
Nov 11, 2022 Emporia Granada Theatre graphic.
WEATHER: Light rainfall, isolated hail affects Kansas Turnpike corridor Thursday
The 20 percent chance of rainfall materialized along the Kansas Turnpike corridor Thursday. There wasn't much rain for many residents. The KVOE studios got around 0.10 inches of rainfall, while the Em...
Nov 11, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Drought conditions improve after last week's heavy rainfall
Last week's rainfall had a positive impact on the ongoing drought for much of the KVOE listening area. Drought conditions improved from severe to moderate for most of the KVOE listening area, includin...
Nov 11, 2022 US Drought Monitor maps.
Bids now being accepted for Lyon County Highway Department construction update project
Lyon County Commissioners have approved the commencement of the bid-letting process for a multi-million dollar construction project for a county department. During their weekly action meeting Thursday...
Nov 10, 2022 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Greg Haddock hopeful to join 'rich history' of Emporia State University as next provost
The second of four finalists for Emporia State University's Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs position had his visit to campus Thursday. Current Northwest Missouri State associate provost...
Nov 10, 2022 Greg Haddock. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
