Category Archives: News
Bald eagle found on Emporia rooftop recovering well after lead poisoning, expected to make full recovery
The bald eagle found on an Emporia rooftop on St. Patrick's Day is recovering nicely. After it was found by Emporia Police, the bird was transferred to the custody of Kansas Wildlife and Parks agent T...
Mar 28, 2022 Emporia Police responded to east Emporia after a report of an injured bald eagle March 17. The eagle is now in the care of Operation WildLife. Ray Mattas/Emporia Police.
Erica Huggard reflects on recent honor as Region 1 Secondary Kansas Teacher of the Year finalist
Emporia High biology teacher Erica Huggard is once again being recognized for her outstanding teaching practices. In her 16 year career, Huggard has won numerous honors including being named a Kansas ...
Mar 28, 2022 Emporia High biology teacher Erica Huggard (center) poses with EHS Principal Dathan Fischer (left) and USD 253 Emporia Superintendent Allison Anderson-Harder for a photo. Huggard was named as the Region 1 secondary-level finalist for Kansas Teacher of the Year. USD 253 Emporia photo.
Slight risk of severe weather possible Tuesday night
The KVOE listening area could have its first severe weather episode of the season Tuesday night. The Storm Prediction Center has all area counties in a slight risk for severe weather. Storms could dev...
Mar 28, 2022 National Weather Service map.
Three Emporians arrested after alleged chase in Morris County on Saturday
Three Emporians were arrested in Morris County after an alleged chase outside Council Grove shortly before midnight Saturday night. Morris County Sheriff Jay Simecka says deputies tried to stop a susp...
Mar 28, 2022 Morris County Sheriff's Office photo.
Two arrested in Greenwood County on suspicion of identity theft, counterfeiting
A traffic stop in Greenwood County allegedly led to evidence of an identity theft and counterfeiting operation last week. The Greenwood County Sheriff's Office says a deputy stopped a vehicle March 21...
Mar 28, 2022 Greenwood County Sheriff's Office logo. KVOE News file photo.
Modest movement seen in latest state jobless report; several sectors seeing employment at above pre-pandemic levels
The state's economy is humming along, if the latest unemployment numbers from the Department of Labor are any indication. Across Kansas, the jobless rate was 2.5 percent last month, below the 2.6 perc...
Mar 28, 2022 Kansas Department of Labor map.
'Minor' glitches in calls to Lyon County Emergency Communications apparently resolved
Callers using 911 in Lyon County may have noticed a slightly longer processing time than normal Sunday. The Lyon County Emergency Communication Center's call handling system had minor "lock-ups" Sunda...
Mar 27, 2022 Lyon County 911 Logo.
Newell reflects on near three decades of library administration as retirement draws near
The end of a nearly 30-year career is drawing closer for Emporia Public Library Director Robin Newell. Newell reflected on her career during a recent interview on KVOE's Talk of Emporia last week and ...
Mar 27, 2022 Robin Newell. Emporia Public Library courtesy photo.
ESU enters into data mining partnership with KVC Kansas
Emporia State University is excited about an upcoming partnership that will greatly benefit students in two separate programs. ESU announced earlier this month it has entered into a partnership with K...
Mar 27, 2022 KVOE News photo.
UPDATE: One dead following semi-car crash outside of Strong City
A woman listed as being from Hutchinson and with connections to Lyon County is dead following a semi-passenger car collision near Strong City Saturday night. Chase County authorities were called to a ...
Mar 27, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
