Category Archives: News
St. David's Day concert fills Emporia Presbyterian Church West Campus with song
Emporia's Presbyterian Church West Campus was filled with song -- and a lot of people -- for the 134th Saint David's Day concert. Sunday's concert saw close to 100 people brave the cold and intermitte...
Mar 07, 2022 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
WEATHER: Travel improves, power returns after Sunday's impactful wintry mix
Travel conditions have improved considerably since the KVOE listening area had several rounds of snow and sleet Sunday. Conditions got slushy in a hurry, both at the start of the event before 2 pm and...
Mar 06, 2022 A short burst of heavy sleet caused numerous issues across the area, including a fatality crash west of Emporia, a lot of non-injury slideoff crashes and significant power outages. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Bowling for Bentley ends with flourish, but Clark family to continue fundraising for Ronald McDonald House
The final frame is up on the scoreboard when it comes to the Bowling for Bentley fundraiser benefiting the Ronald McDonald House in Kansas City. Using a bowling term, you could say the event had a tur...
Mar 06, 2022 Photo courtesy Shelby Clark.
Gas prices continue spiking as Russian invasion of Ukraine continues
Don't look now, but gas prices are speeding towards $4 a gallon locally. Gas in Emporia was as high as $3.79 this weekend, with many gas stations charging $3.59 a gallon. This means gas prices have ju...
Mar 06, 2022 Emporia gas prices have climbed 50 cents since Feb. 22, just before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and they may not be done climbing. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Severe Weather Awareness Week begins Monday
Severe Weather Awareness Week begins Monday, and meteorologists with the National Weather Service want residents to take the time to be prepared for all severe weather hazards. On KVOE's Talk of Empor...
Mar 06, 2022 In 2018, Eureka was hit by a tornado for the second time in three years. Adrianne Stapleford photo.
Moonlight Serenade Orchestra brings big-band sounds to Emporia's Granada Theatre
Swing returned to the Emporia Granada Theatre with an appearance by the Moonlight Serenade Orchestra on Saturday. The Kansas City-based band played timeless favorites from noted big-band leader Glenn ...
Mar 06, 2022 The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra played at the Emporia Granada Theatre on Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
CORONAVIRUS: Issues with patient bed space, ventilator availability virtually gone at Newman Regional Health
Daily caseload activity continues at a low level for Newman Regional Health nearly two months after the COVID-19 omicron wave spiked across the KVOE listening area. Hospital CEO Bob Wright says inpati...
Mar 06, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
St. David's Society of Kansas presenting 134th annual St. David's Day Concert Sunday
The St. David's Society of Kansas is welcoming one and all for its annual concert this weekend. The 134th annual St. David's Day Concert will again be held at the Emporia Presbyterian Church's west ca...
Mar 05, 2022 KVOE News File Photo
Emporia Lions Club breakfast sees tremendous turnout Saturday
The Emporia Lions Club was looking forward to the return of its annual biscuits and gravy breakfast and judging by Saturday's turnout at the Emporia Senior Center, so was the local community. Lions Cl...
Mar 05, 2022 Lions Club members serve a hungry community during the annual biscuits and gravy fundraiser. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Road improvements in Emporia and Lebo beginning Mar. 14
Road improvements are coming to both Emporia and Lebo a week from Monday. Emporia City Clerk Kerry Sull says work the city's contractor will soon begin improvements on Funston Street affecting 6th Ave...
Mar 05, 2022 Courtesy graphic.
