Category Archives: News
WEATHER: Power outages restored after storms early Wednesday
Two rounds of thunderstorms hit the KVOE listening area early Wednesday. The second round brought notable cloud-to-ground lightning, which apparently led to several power outages in and immediately ar...
Jun 8, 2022 Evergy outage map.
Second Felony Friday suspect captured
Lyon County's Felony Friday effort has led to the capture of its second suspect. Late last month, Lyon County Crime Stoppers highlighted Nathan Eugene Shown, age 41, who has been wanted by local autho...
Jun 8, 2022 Nathan Shown. Lyon County Crime Stoppers photos.
New Ignite Emporia director on the job
Ignite Emporia has a new director. Sherry Harrison has been selected to lead the department, and Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jeanine McKenna says Harrison moved to Emporia from ...
Jun 8, 2022 Sherry Harrison. Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce photo.
Symphony in the Flint Hills final preparations underway
Close to 7,000 people will be in southern Chase County this weekend for the Symphony in the Flint Hills. The concert itself begins around 6:30 pm with the Kansas City Symphony performing. On KVOE's Mo...
Jun 8, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Cottonwood falling but in flood at Emporia; Neosho cresting near Neosho Rapids
Flooding is still an issue along the Cottonwood River at Emporia and the Neosho River at Neosho Rapids. The flood warning for the Cottonwood at Emporia currently runs until Thursday morning. The river...
Jun 8, 2022 National Weather Service graphic.
TURNPIKE CRASH: Oklahoma woman killed in fiery wreck northeast of Emporia
The Kansas Highway Patrol says an Oklahoma woman died in Monday's crash on the Kansas Turnpike near the Emporia service exit. The Highway Patrol says 31-year-old Sacha McNack was northbound when her S...
Jun 7, 2022
Organizers pleased with turnout and overall competition following completion of the 84th annual Flint Hills Rodeo
From high-level talent in and out of the arena to great attendance all three nights, the 84th Flint Hills Rodeo was one to remember. Spokesman Dow Wilson says organizers were extremely pleased with th...
Jun 7, 2022 Photo courtesy of Terri Lewis/Flint Hills Rodeo
USD 253 Enrollment Study Group wrapping up facility tours
The next official meeting for the USD 253 Emporia Enrollment Study Group isn't until later this month, but group members are busy at this time. Group members have been touring William Allen White, Vil...
Jun 7, 2022 Mary Herbert Education Center. KVOE News file photo.
Man convicted of two separate chase incidents sentenced to over five years in prison
A man convicted of leading law enforcement on two separate pursuits last year will be spending the next five years in prison. Friday, Rolando Galindo was sentenced to 36 months in prison for aggravate...
Jun 7, 2022 Rolando Galindo. Lyon County Jail photo.
Lawrence man hurt after Kansas Turnpike crash in Osage County
A Lawrence man was hurt in a crash on the Kansas Turnpike some 30 miles northeast of Emporia on Monday afternoon. The Kansas Highway Patrol says 59-year-old Terrence Clark was southbound in Osage Coun...
Jun 7, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
