Category Archives: News
POLLS: Most KVOE listeners favor city staff wage increases, Amtrak travel; new poll deals with fireworks policy
Based on KVOE News' most recent poll, the vast majority of KVOE listeners approve a push to increase wages for city staffers. Close to 260 people, or 85 percent of participating residents, say they wo...
Jul 04, 2021 KVOE logos.
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County response effort more locally-driven with end of recent ventures
The recent end of one coronavirus testing option and the shutdown of the congregate housing option earlier this year are just the latest signs the overall COVID-19 response will largely be handled loc...
Jul 04, 2021 KVOE News file photo
CORONAVIRUS: #VaxToNormal effort announces latest prize winners with first vaccination-testing clinic coming Saturday
More prize winners were announced Friday as the Greater Emporia Area Disaster Relief Fund continued the #VaxToNormal incentive campaign. *Elda Chavez won car washes from Mr. G's Express Wash. *Angela ...
Jul 04, 2021 Greater Emporia Area Disaster Relief Fund graphic.
State's fiscal 2021 revenues top estimates by over 9 percent
As fiscal 2022 is now underway for Kansas, the state announced it did very well for fiscal 2021 ending last Wednesday. Kansas collected nearly $9 billion in total taxes for the fiscal year ending last...
Jul 04, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
One injured after car apparently drives through West US Highway 50 roundabout
Emporia Fire took one person from the scene of a crash at the US Highway 50 roundabout early Sunday. The one-vehicle wreck was reported around 4:30 am. The cause of the wreck is unclear. Visual eviden...
Jul 04, 2021 Visual evidence indicates a car driver went through the US Highway 50 roundabout near Emporia's west city limits early Sunday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Christmas in July themed Stars and Stripes Celebration brings slew of activities to Lebo Saturday
What could possibly be better than Christmas? How about Christmas with fireworks. That's exactly what residents in Lebo got Saturday with the 32nd annual Stars and Stripes Celebration. This year's the...
Jul 03, 2021 Three young Lebo residents look on as racers jockey for position at the Stars and Stripes lawn mower races Saturday. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
New provisions for concealed carry in Kansas now in effect
Some new provisions for Kansas' concealed carry law are now in effect as of Thursday. The provisions, approved by the Kansas Legislature earlier this year, include a new provisional license which is n...
Jul 03, 2021 KVOE News File Photo
Minor repair work coming to Lyon County gravel road network following recent rainfall
Repair work will begin soon for Lyon County's gravel road network following frequent and heavy rainfall in the area over the past week. Thankfully, Lyon County Engineer Chip Woods says the work will b...
Jul 03, 2021 KVOE News File Photo
No serious injuries reported after vehicle strikes semi in Chase County Friday afternoon
No serious injuries were reported after following a two-vehicle accident in Chase County Friday afternoon. The crash occurred on Interstate 35 at mile marker 98.8 northbound shortly before 3 pm. Accor...
Jul 03, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Fireworks complaints remain low in Emporia
Once again, there wasn't much in the way of fireworks complaints in Emporia. The Lyon County Emergency Communications Center reported less than five complaints Saturday into early Sunday. The sales an...
Jul 03, 2021 KVOE News File Photo.
