Category Archives: News
SOS gains grants to help violence victims
SOS has been earmarked for funds to help victims of domestic violence, rape, sexual assault and stalking. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly says SOS is getting over $19,000 through the federal Services, Tra...
Apr 24, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Kansas Labor Department working to reclaim overpaid unemployment insurance benefits
If you received unemployment payments the last few years, there's a chance you might have to pay some of that back. The Kansas Department of Labor says it is sending out over 8,500 billing notices to ...
Apr 24, 2026 Kansas Great Seal.
TORNADO UPDATE: Lake Kahola tornado classified as EF1; Three additional touchdowns, all EF0, confirmed in Lyon and Wabaunsee counties
The tornado that tore through a portion of Lake Kahola Thursday night as part of a slow-moving storm system has been classified as an EF1. EF-1 is the second lowest level on the Fujita Scale, which cl...
Apr 23, 2026 A tornado looms near Lake Kahola on Thursday. Debby Ek.
Emporia man injured following two-vehicle accident in Morris County early Thursday
An Emporia man was hospitalized following an injury crash near Council Grove Thursday morning. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol crash log, the accident was reported at 5:50 a.m. on Kansas Highwa...
Apr 23, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County Commissioners approve agreement with KDHE/K-State Extension and new parts for Highway Department motor grader Thursday
Lyon County Commissioners have approved an agreement for prevention and early intervention services through the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. During their regular action meeting, commis...
Apr 23, 2026 Lyon County Commission: Pictured left to right:
District 3 Commissioner Chris Bartel, Chairman and District 1 Commissioner Ken Duft and District 2 Commissioner Doug Peck
Differences in situations lead to different assistance event timelines for local Hopkins, Michelin workers
Plans continue developing at the city and state levels for helping workers to be displaced later this year when Michelin ends part of its local operations. A week ago, Michelin announced the upcoming ...
Apr 23, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Giroux has hearing next week in aggravated assault case, next month in aggravated battery case
An Emporia man accused of using a vehicle to threaten another person and damage property near downtown Emporia in one case and choking the same person in another will return to court over the next two...
Apr 23, 2026
Early Bird Pricing Ends Friday for Camp Alexander
Registration remains open for Camp Alexander, but spots are quickly filling up as the summer season approaches. The first camp session begins May 26, with multiple week-long sessions scheduled through...
Apr 23, 2026 Camp Alexander Logo.
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt details run for governor during KVOE News interview
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt is among several Republicans hoping to succeed Democrat Governor Laura Kelly, and she had a busy day in Emporia on Wednesday as she continues her campaign. ...
Apr 23, 2026 Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt discussed resident concerns and her run for governor during an interview with KVOE News this week. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Warnings issued for Lyon, several nearby counties
Several severe weather alerts are active for Lyon and surrounding counties. *Severe thunderstorm warning: North Lyon, northeast Morris, northwest Osage, Wabaunsee counties until 6:45 pm. Main hazards ...
Apr 23, 2026 National Weather Service graphic.
