Category Archives: News
Person suffers 'emergent' injuries after apparent disturbance in downtown Emporia
One person suffered potentially serious injuries after an apparent disturbance in downtown Emporia on Saturday night. Emporia Police Sgt. Dominick Vortherms says officers were called to the 400 block ...
Mar 20, 2022 Emporia Police officers gather in the 600 block of Commercial on Saturday night after a disturbance in the 400 block of Commercial that led to one person suffering "emergent" injuries. Emporia Police has not confirmed whether the areas were part of the same investigation, although both had increased law enforcement presence Saturday night. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
St. Patrick's Committee culminates fundraising with glorious Saturday for parade, arts activity, beer garden
Downtown Emporia was one green place Saturday, and with good reason. The St. Patrick's Committee culminated its traditional fundraising activities with a parade, special arts event at the Emporia Arts...
Mar 20, 2022 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Friday's moderate rainfall leads to extended rain chance beginning Monday -- with high fire danger again Sunday
Borderline moderate rain fell on much of the KVOE listening area Friday, while areas south and west of Emporia got measurable snowfall. Here at the KVOE studios, the liquid total from a rain-snow mix ...
Mar 19, 2022 KVOE News photo.
Emporia Fire puts out small garage fire Saturday
Emporia Fire made quick work of a small fire that developed in a garage in north-central Emporia on Saturday. Firefighters were dispatched to 1419 Rural shortly before 2:40 pm. Battalion Chief Tony Fu...
Mar 19, 2022 Emporia Fire badge.
Emporia State lecturer continues recovery after Arkansas plane crash last month
An Emporia State University professor is still recovering after surviving a plane crash last month. The university's Teachers College says Dr. Jay Smith, a lecturer in the School Leadership/Middle and...
Mar 19, 2022 Emporia State lecturer Jay Smith was hurt in this plane crash in Arkansas last month. He's teaching an online class with the help of his wife and he plans to teach other courses this summer. Photo courtesy Emporia State Teachers College.
Emporia lawmakers offer Statehouse update during Legislative Dialogue
The regular portion of the state's legislative session is coming to a close, and Emporia's lawmakers gave a status report on the session as part of the latest Legislative Dialogue at Flint Hills Techn...
Mar 19, 2022 Kansas 17th District Senator Jeff Longbine (left) and 60th District Representative Mark Schreiber are all smiles shortly before beginning a Legislative Dialogue at Flint Hills Technical College on Saturday. Legislative Dialogues are organized by the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce Government Matters Committee and the Emporia League of Women Voters. This year's Dialogues have been sponsored by AT&T and Flint Hills Technical College. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Rec Center expansion, Whittier Park upgrades on Emporia Recreation Commission agenda
Two major projects for the Emporia Recreation Commission will have discussion Monday. The Rec Commission's board will look at expanding the Lee Beran Recreation Center as well as plans for upgrades to...
Mar 19, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
KVOE NEWS POLL: Strong support for one time throughout year
The latest KVOE News poll indicates strong support for one time all year instead of changing clocks twice a year. The poll asked whether you agree with the US Senate's unanimous vote to make Daylight ...
Mar 19, 2022 KVOE News photo.
KDOT plans to replace highway signage, but weather may delay start of project
The Kansas Department of Transportation has a plan to start replacing highway signage across Lyon County beginning Monday. The weather forecast says that process may have to wait a few days. KDOT says...
Mar 19, 2022 Kansas Department of Transportation logo.
Evergy residential customers to pay slightly more per month for electricity
Evergy customers across the KVOE listening area can expect to pay slightly more in their monthly bills beginning next month. The Kansas Corporation Commission says residential customers will pay an ad...
Mar 19, 2022 Evergy logo.
