Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: Newman Regional Health, other area hospitals receiving funds to keep frontline workers
Four area hospitals are receiving funding to help keep their frontline workers from taking other jobs. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced the allocations as part of the $50 million in the Frontline...
Oct 11, 2021
Man 'in emotional crisis' Tasered after having knife in hand at Emporia Police lobby Monday
Emporia Police used a Taser on a man who came into the department's lobby with a knife in hand Monday morning. The incident began unfolding shortly after 9 am after a man described as "in an emotional...
Oct 11, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
FHTC Board of Trustees monthly meeting taking place Monday
The Flint Hills Technical College Board of Trustees has reports and approvals as the key points of its monthly meeting Monday. Board members will receive the monthly President's Report from President ...
Oct 11, 2021 Flint Hills Technical College photo.
Voter registration deadline, mail ballots, offsite voting, KVOE Candidate Forums all part of this week's election picture
This is a busy week when you look at the upcoming election. First, the registration deadline is at 5 pm Tuesday. If you need to register or change your registration, you need to go to the County Court...
Oct 11, 2021 Kansas Secretary of State graphic.
Evergy reports another scam effort involving pre-paid cards
There is another round of scams targeting Evergy customers. Evergy says it has been receiving reports of people claiming to be representatives of the company and demanding immediate payment to avoid s...
Oct 11, 2021 Evergy logo.
Flood warnings canceled early after heavy rainfall
Widespread flooding has not developed after heavy rainfall starting Sunday night and continuing past sunrise Monday. County-wide flood warnings for much of the KVOE listening area -- southern Lyon, no...
Oct 10, 2021 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Winfield woman taken to Newman Regional Health after motorcycle wreck
A Winfield woman was hurt in a motorcycle crash in northwest Lyon County on Sunday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says 41-year-old Samual Raprager of Hesston was westbound on US Highway 56 between Bushong...
Oct 10, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia Police investigating alleged hit and run in Emporia Sunday afternoon
Emporia Police are asking residents to be on the lookout for a red mini-van after a two vehicle collision in east Emporia Sunday. A report for a possible injury accident sent police and first responde...
Oct 10, 2021 Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Funeral arrangements set for Father Pete O'Sullivan
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Father Pete O'Sullivan, who led Emporia's Sacred Heart and St. Catherine's parishes over 20 years ago and passed away over the weekend. A visitation with a...
Oct 10, 2021 Father Pete O'Sullivan delivers a message during a service at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. KVOE News Screenshot Image
With new 5K added to event list, Wade's Ride continues mission of SIDS awareness
With a new component, Wade's Ride continued both fundraising and awareness to help parents avoid Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Held at the Bowyer Community Building on Saturday, the event featured a p...
Oct 9, 2021 Runners and walkers begin the new 5K component of Wade's Ride on Saturday. Judy Sage/KVOE Radio.
