Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: USD 386 Madison-Virgil switching to homebound learning Wednesday
USD 386 Madison-Virgil is making a change in its learning model to close out the week. Beginning Wednesday, the district will switch to homebound learning. Acting Superintendent Steve Jowers says ther...
Dec 14, 2021 USD 386 Madison-Virgil logo.
Americus Holiday Lights contest results
On Monday, KVOE News Director Chuck Samples stopped in Americus to judge holiday light displays around town. Here are the results: *Judge's Choice: Britney and Tyler Hinrichs *Traditional Display: Dan...
Dec 14, 2021 The home of Britney and Tyler Hinrichs was selected as Judge's Choice in KVOE's annual trip to Americus for the city's Holiday Lights contest. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
MERCHANT STREET FIRE: Residents asked to reach out with photos, videos or other information; building returned to owner custody
Residents with information about Sunday's destructive building fire at a vacant Emporia apartment complex are urged to reach out to local authorities. Emporia Fire Chief Jack Taylor is asking resident...
Dec 14, 2021 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Three people to Newman Regional Health after wreck at Sixth and Prairie
Emporia Fire and EMS took three people to Newman Regional Health after a wreck in west Emporia on Monday. Fire and EMS joined Emporia Police and Lyon County deputies at Sixth and Prairie shortly befor...
Dec 13, 2021 Lyon County Deputy Brandon Early (front) directs traffic around the site of an injury crash at Sixth and Prairie early Monday evening. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Fire weather watch up for Chase, Greenwood counties along with areawide high wind watch Wednesday
Outdoor burning is already strongly discouraged areawide Wednesday, and there could well be automatic burn bans across the area as well. The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch fo...
Dec 13, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Salvation Army of Emporia pleased with recent bell ringing totals as annual holiday fundraising efforts continue
With the Salvation Army of Emporia's annual holiday fundraising drive in full swing, two recent special ringing events this past weekend have only helped push the agency closer to its 2021 goal. Durin...
Dec 13, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: With similar symptoms for COVID and flu, residents asked to get tested for both if they develop certain ailments
A lot has changed in the coronavirus landscape since the pandemic started in March 2020. One thing that hasn't changed is the general symptoms -- fever, cough, fatigue, sore throat, runny or stuffy no...
Dec 13, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia sees strong home sales in November
Emporia home sales were strong compared to a year ago in the latest data set announced by the Sunflower Association of Realtors. Sunflower reported 50 home sales last month, compared to 38 units in No...
Dec 13, 2021 Sunflower Association of Realtors graphic.
Continuous Quality Improvement items among main talking points for FHCHC board
The Flint Hills Community Health Center Board of Directors has its monthly meeting a week ahead of the normal schedule because of the upcoming Christmas holiday. The board meets at noon Tuesday at the...
Dec 13, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia Fire Department reminding residents to be mindful of potential fire risks associated with overabundance of holiday décor
The Emporia Fire Department is preaching vigilance this holiday season and even more so now following a destructive structure fire Sunday. Emporia Fire Marshall Reason Bradford joined KVOE's Newsmaker...
Dec 13, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
