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WEATHER: Quarter-sized hail, gusty winds main concerns with potential round of storms Sunday morning
Thunderstorms could bring hail and gusty winds to the KVOE listening area Sunday morning. The current forecast calls for a decent chance of storms through the morning and wrapping up by early afternoo...
May 14, 2022 National Weather Service graphic.
It's a busy weekend for graduations
Talk about a busy time for graduates. Besides activities for Emporia State University on Saturday and Flint Hills Technical College on Sunday, both at White Auditorium, most area high schools are havi...
May 14, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
BNSF track repair project nearing completion
Most area track crossings involved in a major improvement project from Burlington Northern Santa Fe have been repaired. BNSF and its partner, RoadSafe, have been working southwest from Gardner to repa...
May 14, 2022 KVOE News photo.
Motorcycle rider hurt in crash near downtown Emporia
One person was hurt in a wreck involving a car and motorcycle near downtown Emporia late Friday afternoon. Emporia Police and Emporia-Lyon County EMS responded to West Sixth Avenue just west of Neosho...
May 13, 2022 Emporia Police officers and Emporia-Lyon County EMS personnel converge on an injury crash on West Sixth near Neosho on Friday afternoon. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Governor orders flags to fly at half-staff Sunday in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day
Flags will fly at half-staff Sunday in honor of those in law enforcement who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Sunday is National Peace Officer Memorial Day and Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has directe...
May 13, 2022 KVOE News File Photo
KVOE says thank you to loyal listeners with annual listener appreciation Barbecue Friday
KVOE staff served up hamburgers with a side of gratitude Friday alongside Bruff's Sports Bar and Grill and Bluestem Farm and Ranch Supply. The annual KVOE Listener Appreciation Barbecue took place out...
May 13, 2022 KVOE Sales Manager Tim Miller serves up hamburgers to hungry listeners at KVOE's annual Listener Appreciation BBQ.
WEATHER: Low thunderstorm risk, even lower severe weather chances through upcoming weekend
Thunderstorm chances aren't great through the weekend, but storms that develop could be strong to severe. Overall chances are low for the rest of Friday afternoon, as well as late Saturday night and S...
May 13, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Nearly 40 new cases reported in Lyon County between Wednesday and Friday
Lyon County Public Health has more new coronavirus cases in its latest data set. On Friday, Public Health announced 37 new cases after 50 cases were reported between May 4 and this past Wednesday. Pub...
May 13, 2022 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
Peter Pan Park splash pad now open
Emporia's splash pad is now open for the season. The splash pad at Peter Pan Park opened at noon Friday. Standard hours are 12-8 pm Mondays and 10 am to 8 pm Tuesdays through Sundays. The season typic...
May 13, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Weather permitting, K-99 to be resurfaced south of Emporia next week
Drivers using Kansas Highway 99 south of Emporia will need to take note of a resurfacing project beginning next week. The Kansas Department of Transportation is planning a chip seal project on K-99 fr...
May 13, 2022
