Category Archives: News
SUV, minivan collide at Interstate 35-Merchant Street junction
Apparently minor injuries are the story after two vehicles collided in north Emporia on Wednesday. A minivan and SUV collided on Merchant Street at the Interstate 35 junction shortly before 9 am. The ...
Dec 01, 2021 Two vehicles collided at the Interstate 35-Merchant Street junction Wednesday, briefly shutting down access to the I-35 southbound onramp. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Unbound Gravel opens lottery for 350-mile XL race
Unbound Gravel isn't until early June, but residents wanting to get into one of the races can apply now. It's not for the faint of heart. The Unbound XL -- the 350-mile behemoth that starts a day ahea...
Dec 01, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County Commission to discuss participation in national opioid settlement
Lyon County commissioners could finalize plans to take part in a hefty sum of money coming to Kansas as part of their weekly action meeting Thursday. Commissioners could sign documents to participate ...
Dec 01, 2021 Lyon County Commission photos.
CORONAVIRUS: Residents with water, wastewater shutoffs can apply for new program
Kansas residents who have had their drinking water or wastewater service disconnected during the COVID-19 pandemic may qualify for a new program administrated by the state. The Department for Children...
Dec 01, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
43rd annual Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade returns to great fanfare Tuesday evening
The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce gave the Emporia community a Christmas celebration that even the Grinch could not resist Tuesday night. As always, the parade was broadcast live on KVOE 1400 am an...
Nov 30, 2021 KVOE Station Manager Ron Thomas and Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Jeanine McKenna look on as Santa Clause makes his way down Commercial Street. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Emporia City Commission holding regular action session Wednesday afternoon
Swearing in its newest member will be one of many items on the agenda for the Emporia City Commission Wednesday afternoon. Newly elected City Commissioner Jamie Sauder will take his oath of office as ...
Nov 30, 2021 KVOE News File Photo
Emporia PD investigating reported theft at gas station
Emporia Police are investigating after a reported theft at a local gas station. Officers were called to Casey's West, 3184 West Highway 50, around 7:30 am Tuesday. Police Capt. Lisa Hayes says the exa...
Nov 30, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Third annual tree lighting and toy drive in memory of Ace Garate coming Sunday
The Garate family and local residents will be shining a light of hope and positivity in downtown Emporia this upcoming weekend. The third annual AceItUp Christmas Tree lighting ceremony will take plac...
Nov 30, 2021 KVOE News File Photo
Match Day shatters 2020 total record, numerous participating groups also set fundraising records
Match Day didn't just break the previous fundraising record. The eighth annual fundraiser shattered the prior mark set just last year by gathering over $455,000 -- well above the $322,000, which was l...
Nov 30, 2021 Emporia Community Foundation Board President Kay Lauer (front), Match Day Committee Chair Ruth Wheeler (center) and Community Foundation Executive Director Becky Nurnberg (left) react after unveiling the 2021 Match Day total of over $455,000 raised during the annual check presentation ceremony Tuesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees holding monthly meeting Wednesday
Finances will be the chief talking point for the Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees during their monthly meeting Wednesday. The board will review the hospital's financial summary before consider...
Nov 30, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
