Category Archives: News
Heavy rain possible south of Emporia; Greenwood County in flood watch
Wintry weather is behind us, but wet weather isn’t. Rain is a good bet for everybody in the KVOE listening area for Wednesday and Thursday. However, Greenwood County is in a flood watch from noo...
Oct 28, 2020
Expanded student population at Emporia Middle School, Emporia High the main focus for USD 253 board
Emporia Board of Education members have a regular meeting Wednesday night. Board members will have additional discussions on whether to move into Phase 3 of the district’s COVID-19 education pla...
Oct 28, 2020
Emporia City Commission to discuss Dynamic Discs' move to current Detroit Reman property
Emporia city commissioners will have a brief, yet important agenda for their upcoming study session Wednesday. Among the items up for discussion will be the potential approval for Dynamic Discs to pur...
Oct 28, 2020
Funeral arrangements announced for Emporia "icon" Roger Hartsook
A memorial service is coming for long-time KVOE broadcaster and community icon Roger Hartsook next month. A memorial service will be taking place at 2 pm on Sunday, Nov. 15 at the Lyon County Fairgrou...
Oct 27, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County reports 10 new cases; death count and cluster categories increase
Once again this week as the overall COVID-19 case number rises so too does the active case number for Lyon County. Lyon County Public Health reported 10 new cases Tuesday bringing the overall total to...
Oct 27, 2020
WEATHER UPDATE: Road conditions improve; temperatures forecasted to rise steadily through work week
Travel conditions are improving quickly across the area following a miserable morning of wintry precipitation Tuesday. As of 2 pm area highways and major roadways are experiencing seasonal driving con...
Oct 27, 2020
Emporia City Commission study session coming Wednesday
Emporia city commissioners will have a brief, yet important agenda for their upcoming study session Wednesday. Among the items up for discussion will be the potential approval for Dynamic Discs to pur...
Oct 27, 2020
FHCHC Board approves facility-wide mask mandate
Masks will now be required within Flint Hills Community Health Center following action by the Board of Directors Tuesday. The board unanimously approved a mandatory mask-wearing policy for all areas o...
Oct 27, 2020
With Amend Center up for sale, local Girl Scouts prepare for heavier use of Camp Double-E
Change is coming for local Girl Scouts. The Amend Girl Scout Center at 1236 East 12th is up for sale, and Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland Director of Marketing and Communications Muriel Boyce says the...
Oct 27, 2020
From longtime employee to owner; William Pike purchases Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home
Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home has a new owner. William Pike has purchased the business which he has worked for over the past 25 years. Pike began his career at Roberts-Blue-Barnett at the age of 1...
Oct 27, 2020
