Category Archives: News
World-renowned musicians led by Jack Mouse, Janice Borla play at Emporia Granada Theatre
Jack Mouse and Janice Borla have been married for over 30 years, playing high-level jazz along the way. They performed at the Emporia Granada Theatre on Saturday night for the second time in three yea...
Oct 9, 2021 Chuck Samples/KVOE News
Weather to turn from record heat to cooler, wetter, occasionally stormy conditions
After record highs and high fire danger in Saturday's forecast, things turn for the cooler, wetter and -- occasionally -- stormier. Two incoming storm systems will provide an extended chance of shower...
Oct 9, 2021 KVOE News screenshot.
Blood donations continue at critically low level -- pushing Newman Regional Health to minimum safety levels for most types
There are several blood drives coming in and around Emporia to close out October -- which is good because a lot of blood is needed both locally and nationwide. The national blood supply is at its lowe...
Oct 9, 2021 American Red Cross photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Public Health eagerly awaiting vaccination option for children ages 5-11
With Pfizer formally asking for emergency use authorization to vaccinate children as young as age 5 against coronavirus recently, Lyon County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Director Jennifer Mil...
Oct 9, 2021 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention photo.
EDP Renewables celebrates fifth anniversary of Waverly Wind Farm
Five years after its construction, the nation's fourth-largest producer of wind energy is more than pleased with the impact of the Waverly Wind Farm and its future role in the network. EDP Renewables ...
Oct 9, 2021 EDP Renewables photo.
Expert witness in Bill Cosby sex assault trials to speak at Emporia State on Monday
A noted expert witness in one of the more widely-watched criminal cases of the past decade will be in Emporia on Monday Dr. Timothy Rohrig, a forensic toxicologist, will offer his thoughts on the fiel...
Oct 9, 2021 Emporia State University photo.
Flint Hills Community Health Center administrators pleased with turnout for 2021 drive-thru flu shot clinic
Business was busy, steady and welcomed at the Flint Hills Community Health Center's annual drive-thru flu shot clinic Friday morning. According to FHCHC CEO Renee Hively a line of vehicles spanned fro...
Oct 8, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
CORONAVIRUS: 30 new cases, 56 recoveries reported in Lyon County Friday
Lyon County closes out the week with a moderate decrease in active coronavirus cases while overall numbers continued their upward trend. Friday, Public Health reported 30 new cases between reporting p...
Oct 8, 2021 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
12th annual Wade's Ride coming Saturday
Things will look a bit different, however, the cause will be the same for the 12th annual Wade's Ride Saturday morning. The ride will launch from the Bowyer Community Building with in-person registrat...
Oct 8, 2021 KVOE News File Photo
Record heat possible, very high fire danger likely areawide Saturday; occasional heavy rain possible at times next week
Summertime heat is coming to the KVOE listening area to start the weekend. In fact, Emporia could see a record high temperature for Oct. 9. The current forecast calls for a high of 94, above the 92 de...
Oct 8, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
