Category Archives: News
Hot days ahead; Emporia Police remind residents to be aware as temperatures start to rise
With hotter days ahead in the coming weeks, residents are again being reminded to keep a close eye on the temperature and their back seats. During the J&J Show on KVOE's Morning Show Thursday, Emp...
Jul 03, 2022 Emporia Police officers JT Klaurens (left) and Jaffar Agha. Emporia Police Department graphic.
Jones Aquatic Center hosting patriotic parade Monday
The Jones Aquatic Center wants the community to show off its patriotism with a special parade on the Fourth of July. The JAC will be hosting a bike parade Monday afternoon. Supervisor Jennifer Wegener...
Jul 03, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Shiloh Home full as it serves women -- and kids -- in crisis
Emporia's Shiloh Home of Hope is busy this summer. The facility entered the Fourth of July holiday period with a waiting list of women seeking services. Director Carol Alderman says women come to Shil...
Jul 02, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Legal changes in Kansas involve elections, ag producers
Certain legal changes of note officially took place Friday with the advent of the state's new fiscal year. For election matters, a new law bans a governor from legal agreements changing state election...
Jul 02, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia's Vote No rally postponed to July 9
The rainfall from Saturday morning and a risk of lightning led organizers of Emporia's Vote No rally to postpone the event. The rally was set for 10 am Saturday on the north steps of White Auditorium....
Jul 02, 2022 KVOE News File Photo
Formal charges still pending in Lyon County against chase, human smuggling suspect
Better than a week after an alleged chase from Emporia to Ottawa, the suspect in the case is still awaiting a decision on formal charges in Lyon County. The process is in the review stage, and a decis...
Jul 02, 2022 KVOE News file photo
KDOT seeking comments on Kansas State Rail Plan
The Kansas Department of Transportation is asking for public comment on the Kansas Rail Plan. Currently in the draft process, the Rail Plan is set to give an overview on freight rail networks as well ...
Jul 02, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
State revenues end fiscal 2022 above expectations by nearly $440 million
The state of Kansas is entering the 2023 fiscal year with a strong financial base. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly says the tax receipts from last month totaled almost $919 million. The total is over 7.5 ...
Jul 02, 2022 Kansas Statehouse. KVOE News File Photo
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County ends week with 45 new cases after modest bump reported Friday
Coronavirus cases continued their modest uptick in Lyon County. On Friday, Lyon County Public Health reported 15 new cases, moving the weekly total to 45 and the overall pandemic total since March 202...
Jul 02, 2022 Food and Drug Administration graphic.
Summertime is fraud time for local law enforcement investigations
The holidays are a prime time for fraud schemes. So is summer, and Emporia Police officers Jaffar Agha and JT Klaurens had tips on spotting fraud schemes during the KVOE Morning Show's latest J and J ...
Jul 02, 2022 Emporia Police officers JT Klaurens (left) and Jaffar Agha. Emporia Police Department graphic.
