Category Archives: News
WEATHER: Wind advisory extended overnight for Chase, Greenwood counties; severe weather possible Monday and Tuesday
Blustery conditions for much of Sunday will now likely extend through the overnight hours towards sunrise Monday. The National Weather Service has extended a wind advisory for Chase and Greenwood coun...
May 28, 2022 National Weather Service graphic.
No injuries or transports following pickup and passenger car accident east of Emporia Saturday
Five individuals escaped serious injury following a two-vehicle accident east of Emporia Saturday afternoon. Lyon County Deputies, Emporia/Lyon County EMS and Hartford Neosho Rapids Fire Crews were ca...
May 28, 2022
New area dementia support group to hold first meeting Tuesday
If you or someone you know is currently caring for a loved one suffering from a neurodegenerative disease and could use some help, three local entities are teaming up to help provide that assistance. ...
May 28, 2022 LEAP! Angels Care Home Health and Sunflower Care Homes logos.
Jones Aquatic Center to open Monday as scheduled despite several amenities being closed indefinitely
The Jones Aquatic Center will open as scheduled on Memorial Day, however, several of the centers amenities will be unavailable. The City of Emporia announced Saturday that the center's slide, lazy riv...
May 28, 2022 KVOE News file photo
Americus Masonic Lodge participating in statewide raffle fundraiser to support local ballpark renovations
Area residents have the chance to be the proud owner of a classic car by supporting the Americus Masonic Lodge now through next year. The lodge is currently selling raffle tickets through the Kansas M...
May 28, 2022 Kansas Masonic Foundation Image.
SUMMER SAFETY: Vigilance on the roads, child passenger seats and home security; Emporia Police offer several tips to make sure your summer is worry free
Summer is here, school is out and that means more children out and about, families leaving for vacations and criminals looking to make what is yours theirs. With that in mind, the Emporia Police Depar...
May 28, 2022 KVOE News file photo
'What have we received?' Gun violence protest asks for change after Uvalde shooting
It started with chants... Students organized the event with the support of Students Demand Action and Moms Demand Action. About 50 people attended, including college and high school students, Emporia ...
May 27, 2022 A protest against gun violence brought about 50 people to Emporia State's Kellogg Circle on Friday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
James Williams retiring from Emporia State administrative role
Emporia State University is already searching for a president and provost. It can now add another administrative position to that list. James Williams, Emporia State's vice president for student affai...
May 27, 2022 James Williams. Emporia State University photo.
National Teachers Hall of Fame director calls for action after Uvalde: 'Thoughts and prayers just don't do it anymore'
This was setting up to be the first year the National Memorial to Fallen Educators did not add any names of teachers killed in the line of duty from the previous year since the facility was dedicated ...
May 27, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Medical issue apparently behind injury crash on Kansas Turnpike southwest of Emporia
Two people went to a hospital following a crash in southern Chase County on Friday, but Emporia Fire says only one person in the ambulance needed treatment. The crash was reported at mile marker 103, ...
May 27, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
