Category Archives: News
WEATHER: Scattered large hail, brief heavy rain falls across area Sunday
Severe thunderstorm activity has cleared the KVOE listening area after a stormy morning Sunday. Strong storm systems triggered a number of warnings across the listening area, however, did not bring mu...
May 15, 2022 Hail approached the size of golf balls Sunday near Lamont. Kaleb Schankie.
Stamp Out Hunger provides boost to Salvation Army food pantry
The Salvation Army food pantry got a boost this weekend with the annual Stamp Out Hunger drive, courtesy of the National Letter Carriers Association. Salvation Army Lt. Mylie Hadden thanked the commun...
May 14, 2022 Salvation Army staff and volunteers unload a load of donated food as part of Saturday's Stamp Out Hunger event. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lorrie Morgan has powerful return to Emporia Granada Theatre
Lorrie Morgan commanded the stage at the Emporia Granada Theatre on Saturday night. A near-sellout crowd was entertained as Morgan played hits like "Watch Me" and "What Part of No" during the concert....
May 14, 2022 Lorrie Morgan entertains a near-sellout crowd at the Emporia Granada Theatre on Saturday night. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
'Regional powerhouse' Emporia State University holds spring commencement with over 1,300 students eligible for degrees
Emporia State University held commencement activities this weekend. Regent Cynthia Lane, a doctoral degree recipient from Emporia State, delivered the welcome address for Saturday's activities and spo...
May 14, 2022 Emporia State University students process into White Auditorium at the start of spring commencement activities Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
CORONAVIRUS: With activities and infections picking up, Lyon County Public Health revisits isolation and quarantine policies
Like it or not, Lyon County Public Health says it's time to brush up on quarantine and isolation procedures. The general recommendation comes as COVID-19 cases are on the rise, both locally and nation...
May 14, 2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
Preparations continue for Aug. 2 primary election
The primary election cycle is moving towards an important deadline. The candidate filing and withdrawal deadline is June 1, and Lyon County Clerk and Election Officer Tammy Vopat says her staffers are...
May 14, 2022 Lyon County Election Office graphic.
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.
