Category Archives: News
Altrusa partners with Allstate for first benefit golf tournament
The Inaugural Altrusa/Allstate Golf Tournament took place Saturday. The 4-person, scramble-style tournament aimed to raise money for SOS and gave golfers the chance at winning a new car. The 14-team t...
Jul 10, 2021
Downhome Days return to Olpe
With last year's Downhome Days being canceled to due COVID-19, the Olpe community is welcoming the event back with open arms this weekend. The town hosted a multitude of activities throughout Saturday...
Jul 10, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
CORONAVIRUS: CDC adjusts guidance for mask use, social distancing in school settings
School district officials across the KVOE listening area are watching their COVID-19 trends after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention adjusted its guidance for students and staffers with cl...
Jul 10, 2021 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
ESU's Dr. Chris Lovett presents at the initial Saturdays at the Site
Saturdays at the Site was a great opportunity to turn back the clock and gain a better understanding of Emporia's past at the Red Rocks State Historic Site. ESU history professor Dr. Chris Lovett led ...
Jul 10, 2021 Dr. Chris Lovett presents at the Red Rocks State Historic Site. Photo by Jack Barger/KVOENews
CORONAVIRUS: Area residents dodge raindrops to get vaccinations through first #VaxToNormal clinic
Showers didn't deter people from getting their COVID-19 vaccinations at the first #VaxToNormal clinic Saturday. The Greater Emporia Area Disaster Relief Fund went to Riverside Elementary for a drive-t...
Jul 10, 2021 Staffers prepare for a short line of residents seeking COVID-19 vaccinations at the start of Saturday's #VaxToNormal drive-thru clinic outside Riverside Elementary. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Fireworks injuries at uncommonly low levels for Newman Regional Health emergency room
Typically, the Newman Regional Health emergency room is a pretty busy place during the July 4 fireworks sales and discharge period. But Director Damian O'Keefe says that wasn't the case this year. O'K...
Jul 10, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Severe thunderstorm watches up for Wabaunsee County until 10 pm, Greenwood County until 11 pm
Parts of the KVOE listening area near Emporia are in separate severe thunderstorm watches for most of the rest of Saturday. Greenwood County is in a watch until 11 pm. Weather risks include hail to li...
Jul 10, 2021 Storm Prediction Center map.
Franklin County missing person case becomes Osage County homicide investigation
Osage County deputies are investigating an eight-year-old missing person case as a homicide after the investigation took an unfortunate turn earlier this year. The Sheriff's Office says the case start...
Jul 10, 2021 Jeffrey Myers. Kansas Missing and Unsolved photos.
Osage County deputy unhurt after vehicle sideswiped on I-35
An Osage County deputy is lucky he wasn't killed or severely injured a few days ago. The deputy was conducting a traffic stop with emergency lights activated on Interstate 35 near the Melvern exit Thu...
Jul 10, 2021 A pickup sideswipes an Osage County deputy's vehicle as the deputy was conducting a traffic stop on Interstate 35 near the Melvern exit Thursday. Osage County Sheriff's Office screenshot.
KVOE News poll: Most participants favor fewer days, shorter hours for Emporia fireworks
Based on the results of the latest KVOE News poll, opinion is very much split on how the ciy of Emporia should handle its fireworks sales and discharge policies. Over 1,100 votes were cast since July ...
Jul 10, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
