Category Archives: News
4 Rivers set to 'flip the switch' on sun farms
Late Monday afternoon, 4 Rivers Electric Cooperative will officially "flip the switch" on its brand-new sun farm. The 1-megawatt solar facility at the Americus substation has actually been producing p...
Jun 20, 2021 4 Rivers Electric Cooperative graphic.
Jobless rates hold steady statewide, tick up slightly across KVOE listening area
State jobless rates held steady from April to May, while area jobless rates increased slightly. The state jobless rate held at 3.5 percent, and Labor Department economist Todd Rilinger says the econom...
Jun 20, 2021 Kansas Department of Labor graphic.
Classic car theft under investigation in Morris County
Morris County deputies are investigating the theft of a classic car. Deputies say a 1968 Pontiac LeMans convertible was stolen from Council Grove early Saturday. The car is red with a white roof. If y...
Jun 20, 2021 Photo courtesy Morris County Sheriff's Office.
Budget, RecXtra, part-time employee pay among updates ahead for Emporia Recreation Commission
The Emporia Recreation Commission has several updates on its agenda for the board's monthly meeting Monday. Board members will get updates on the current budget, RecXtra and part-time employee pay rat...
Jun 20, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Marginal risk of severe weather Sunday, welcome cooldown Monday
Three is a decent chance of showers and thunderstorms before Father's Day comes to an end. Showers and storms could build in coverage area by late afternoon and continue through at least the early eve...
Jun 20, 2021 National Weather Service graphic.
Downtown Emporia plays host to inaugural community Pride celebration Saturday
Love, equality and inclusion were flowing through the streets of downtown Emporia Saturday to celebrate Pride month. The first-ever Pride parade progressed on Commercial Street from 7th to 12th in the...
Jun 19, 2021 Miss Gay Kansas leads Saturday's parade on Commercial Street. Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Emporia community unites for first annual Juneteenth celebration Saturday
Saturday will forever be remembered as a historic day in Emporia as many gathered to celebrate the first public Juneteenth celebration in the community at Eastside Memorial Park. This year's celebrati...
Jun 19, 2021 Don Carter discusses the history of the Juneteenth holiday Saturday. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Investigation underway after fire destroys excavator at Lyon County Transfer Station Saturday morning
No injuries were reported, however, a piece of equipment was destroyed at the Lyon County Transfer station after a late morning fire developed Saturday. Emporia Fire Crews responded to the transfer st...
Jun 19, 2021 Firefighters douse a still smoldering excavator following a destructive fire Saturday morning. Photo by Chuck Samples/KVOE News
USD 252 Southern Lyon County approves strategic plan, 2021-22 district goals Thursday
USD 252 Southern Lyon County has set its goals for the coming academic year. During its most recent meeting Thursday evening, the Board of Education approved the district's strategic plan and district...
Jun 19, 2021 USD 252 Southern Lyon County logo.
CORONAVIRUS: #VaxToNormal campaign names second set of prize winners Friday
The second set of winners in the #VaxToNormal COVID-19 vaccination and incentive campaign were announced Friday. This week's winners were Fred Strawder who received a $50 Sweet Granada gift card, Eric...
Jun 19, 2021 Greater Emporia Area Disaster Relief Fund #VaxToNormal campaign image.
