Category Archives: News
Federal disaster relief coming to Morris, Wabaunsee counties after severe weather Dec. 15
Severe storms and high straight-line winds from two months ago have now triggered federal disaster aid for two area counties. President Joe Biden has announced federal funding for a host of counties a...
Feb 18, 2022 Federal Emergency Management Agency logo.
'I need help now:' Kevin Hines tells story of surviving jump off Golden Gate Bridge, method of avoiding future suicide attempts
Physically, Kevin Hines should have died over 20 years ago. Hines was two years into officially battling bipolar disease, and he says he felt compelled to end his life by suicide. So he jumped off the...
Feb 18, 2022 Kevin Hines speaks to about 500 people at Emporia State University on Wednesday. Hines tried to die by suicide at age 19 and still suffers suicidal thoughts, but he says his approach of finding assistance immediately has helped him avoid other suicide attempts. Chuck Samples/KVOE News
CORONAVIRUS: State to end its travel quarantine list next month
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says it will end its COVID-19 travel quarantine list early next month. KDHE says no travel quarantine lists will be announced after March 3, so resident...
Feb 18, 2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
Iowa residents hurt in Turnpike crash in Osage County
Two Iowa residents were hurt and hospitalized after a crash on the Kansas Turnpike in Osage County on Thursday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says 28-year-old Sierra Jacobson was driving an SUV southbound...
Feb 18, 2022 Kansas Highway Patrol badge.
WEATHER: Abnormally dry conditions continue for much of KVOE listening area
As was the case when snowfall covered the KVOE listening area two weeks ago, the moderate to heavy snow from Thursday fell too late to have any impact on the US Drought Monitor. Abnormally dry conditi...
Feb 18, 2022 US Drought Monitor map.
CORONAVIRUS: Masking policy shifting from required to recommended for state employees, visitors to state facilities
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly says certain COVID-19 mitigation protocols are ending Friday for state employees and visitors. Effective at 5 pm, Governor Kelly says state employees and visitors to state ...
Feb 18, 2022 Kansas Governor Laura Kelly. KVOE News file photo.
Hopkins Manufacturing names new VP for Human Resources
Hopkins Manufacturing has a new Vice President for Human Resources. Barrie Green takes over both the vice president and Chief Human Resources Officer titles for the company. She will oversee all aspec...
Feb 18, 2022 Barrie Green. Hopkins Manufacturing photo.
WEATHER: Travel conditions continue significant improvement thanks to combination of sunshine and considerably warmer temperatures Friday
The evidence of recent snowfall will likely linger for the next few days, however, its impact on local travel conditions is lessening. After travel came to a near-halt across the listening area Thursd...
Feb 18, 2022 Traffic on West 12th Avenue near the KVOE studios was moving at close to normal speed around lunchtime Friday as Thursday's snowfall melted. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lyon County Commission holds off on action during weekly meeting due to inclement weather conditions
The Lyon County Commission will have a lengthy agenda ahead of them next Thursday. Due to inclement weather, commissioners convened for a brief action meeting Thursday afternoon via Zoom. During that ...
Feb 17, 2022 Lyon County Commission photos.
Emporia State University hosting virtual Founders Day celebration Friday
Wintry weather will not damper spirits at Emporia State University Friday as birthday activities for the higher learning institution are still a go. For the second consecutive year, the university wil...
Feb 17, 2022 Emporia State University courtesy image.
