Category Archives: News
Frese resigns as Morris County health officer; Good named to post
Morris County has a new health officer. Dr. Daniel Frese resigned his post, submitting his resignation Jan. 11. At a special meeting Friday, Morris County commissioners appointed Candra Good as Morris...
Jan 15, 2022 Morris County logo.
SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENTS for Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 15-16, 2022
Due to inclement weather, the following schedule adjustments have been announced: Businesses *Designs by Sharon closed Saturday. Education *Flint Hills Technical College closed Wednesday all classes c...
Jan 15, 2022 KVOE graphic.
Watch the Chiefs participants learn teams they will follow through NFL Playoffs
The field is set for the Country 101.7 FM Watch the Chiefs promotion's second phase. Seventeen contestants began the NFL Playoffs with hopes of winning an LG 55-inch smart TV through Triad Leasing, bu...
Jan 15, 2022
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Public Health grappling to meet needs for testing, vaccination and disease investigation
With COVID numbers surging, including nearly 1,100 new cases this month, Lyon County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Director Jennifer Millbern says staff are stretched thin as they try to meet c...
Jan 15, 2022 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
CORONAVIRUS: Slight majority in KVOE News poll disagrees with Lyon County Commission decision on mitigation policies
COVID-19 response has been a polarizing topic for most of the pandemic, and it hasn't mattered if you're talking about local, state or national policy. The latest example of that was the KVOE News pol...
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WEATHER: Driving conditions improve in Emporia with scattered refreezing possible Saturday night
Overall, Emporia's driving conditions improved from late morning to late afternoon following light blowing snow Friday night through much of Saturday morning. Not surprisingly, major arterials -- espe...
Jan 15, 2022
Little River Band brings powerhouse sound to Emporia Granada Theatre
The Little River Band brought its signature sound to the Granada Theatre. The band kicked off the 2022 leg of its current tour with the Emporia tour stop. Besides "Cool Change," the Little River Band ...
Jan 15, 2022 Fans of the Little River Band enjoyed the band's performance at the Emporia Granada Theatre on Friday night. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Bowl Challenge winners stop at Waters Hardware to claim gift cards
KVOE and Waters Hardware handed out the winnings from this year's Bowl Challenge on Friday. The winner, Felipe Perez, finished with 96 points and got a $500 gift card from Waters. He was grateful to w...
Jan 15, 2022 KVOE's Bowl Challenge winners stopped at Waters Hardware to pick up their gift cards Friday. Pictured are (from left) Waters Hardware manager Lucas Hockenbury, Felipe Perez, KVOE Promotions Director Erren Harter, Charla Adams and Karen Crouch. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
WEATHER: Travel conditions wet after early mix of rain and snow; most winter weather advisories ending earlier than first planned
A combination of snowflakes and light drizzle has made for wet driving conditions Friday night. One to three inches of wind-driven snow is expected through the late morning hours Saturday. Slick drivi...
Jan 14, 2022 Wet conditions Friday evening could turn slick overnight as light snow becomes more prevalent. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Investigation continues into destructive shed fire
The investigation continues into Friday night's destructive shed fire in south Emporia. The fire at 216 South Congress was reported just after 8 pm. Emporia Fire Battalion Chief Eron Steinlage says th...
Jan 14, 2022
