Category Archives: News
National Teachers Hall of Fame induction classes appear on KVOE
Induction activities are underway for the 2020 and 2022 classes of the National Teachers Hall of Fame. Both sets of inductees joined KVOE programming Wednesday to discuss their careers. The 2022 class...
Jun 16, 2022 Members of the National Teachers Hall of Fame's 2020 an 2022 induction classes were on KVOE's Talk of Emporia and On-Air Chat on Wednesday. Pictured are (from left) Leila Kubesch, Donna Gradel, Christopher Poulos, Melissa Collins, Jamil Siddiqui, Robert Fenster, Thomas Knab, Sergio de Alba, Kareem Neal and Andrew Beiter. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
WEATHER: EF-0 tornado confirmed in Madison
The National Weather Service has confirmed a small tornado touched down in the Madison city limits Wednesday evening. The Weather Service says an EF-0 tornado touched down on the southern end of town,...
Jun 15, 2022 National Weather Service graphic.
Water lines, city vehicles and future development all receive attention during Emporia City Commission meeting Wednesday
Emporia City Commissioners have approved a contract with BG Consultants for early design work related to what will likely be a multi-year water service improvement project. The $70,230 contract will s...
Jun 15, 2022
City of Emporia commencing 2022 Street Rehab project
More roadwork is coming within the city of Emporia this week. The City Engineering Department has announced it is beginning the annual street rehab project with 11 segments of road set to significant ...
Jun 15, 2022 City of Emporia Engineering Department Graphic.
WEATHER: Heat advisory in place for Lyon and most surrounding counties Thursday
Summer-like heat is not going anywhere according to the National Weather Service. A heat advisory has been issued for Lyon, Coffey, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties from noon to 8 pm Thursday. For...
Jun 15, 2022 National Weather Service Topeka graphic.
Symphony in Flint Hills board chair discusses Saturday's evacuation, 2023 site plan on KVOE's Morning Show
Given the circumstances, organizers of Symphony in the Flint Hills have said the Saturday event went extremely well, despite severe weather, and board chair Julie Hower echoed that sentiment on KVOE's...
Jun 15, 2022 Symphony in the Flint Hills photo.
Cyclists in Biking Across Kansas set to move through KVOE listening area Thursday, Friday
Biking Across Kansas is coming to the KVOE listening area Thursday. Cyclists have been pedaling across the state west to east since this past Saturday. They will be moving through Cottonwood Falls and...
Jun 15, 2022 Biking Across Kansas photo.
Damage listed as extensive after house fire in southeast Emporia
Emporia Fire is investigating after two separate house fires Tuesday, one in the morning and one well after sunset. Firefighters are reporting "extensive" damage inside a house at 414 Wild Turkey afte...
Jun 15, 2022 Emporia Fire badge.
Flint Hills Technical College president eyeing facility upgrades, possible expansions
With several programs bursting at the seams, Flint Hills Technical College is looking at facility upgrades. On KVOE's Tech Talk this week, President Caron Daugherty said several programs -- including ...
Jun 15, 2022 Flint Hills Technical College photo.
LCAT offering free in-town rides Thursday and Friday for Dump the Pump
Soaring gas prices locally come as LCAT is gearing up for its annual Dump the Pump promotion. Nationally, Dump the Pump Day is Thursday. Lyon County Area Transportation is offering free in-town rides ...
Jun 15, 2022 LCAT graphic.
