Category Archives: News
Curbit's future in question as recycling market remains soft
Emporia city leaders have expressed some concerns about the future of the city’s curbside recycling program, also known as Curbit. The concern isn’t about the program’s use. On KVOE&...
Sep 01, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Governor encourages county election officials to tap CARES Act funding for mail ballot drop boxes
Governor Laura Kelly is encouraging county election officials to enhance vote security by getting as many extra ballot drop boxes as possible. The governor says counties can use federal CARES Act fund...
Sep 01, 2020
Rainfall scattered, totals varied across area
Light to moderate rain came from showers and storms early Tuesday. The KVOE studios had 0.40 inches of rain, while the Emporia Municipal Airport had 0.24 inches. Other totals: *Tenth and Weaver: 0.25 ...
Sep 01, 2020
Pair of Emporians hospitalized after crash in northwest Lyon County
Two Emporians crashed between Americus and Bushong early Tuesday and were hospitalized as a result. Lyon County Deputy Justin Carr says the wreck in the 2800 block of Road F, four miles north of Ameri...
Sep 01, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: 15 new cases reported in Lyon County over weekend; active caseload now at 95
Lyon County saw 15 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend according to public health’s daily update Monday. The active case number now stands 95 with the total number of cases now at 870. Eight new...
Aug 31, 2020
Arrest count now at five in Eureka murder
A fifth person has been arrested as the investigation continues into the murder of a Eureka man. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says a 15-year-old male from Scott City was arrested Monday afternoo...
Aug 31, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Area counties report caseload increases; Greenwood County Health requesting self-quarantine after possible exposure at second business
Area counties are reporting increases in coronavirus cases since Friday. *Chase County had 11 new cases over the weekend, moving the total from 65 to 76. The number of active cases increased from 15 t...
Aug 31, 2020
Walk to End Alzheimer's and Make a Joyful Noise 5K go virtual
COVID-19 has caused the cancellation of many community events this year, but some have found ways to adjust to local guidelines and continue on. Both the Walk to End Alzheimer’s and the Make a J...
Aug 31, 2020
16th Annual Military Care Package Drive begins next Tuesday
Emporia’s 16th annual Care Packages for the Troops drive is kicking off a bit earlier than usual this year. Organizer Dianne Tebbetts, KVOE’s Newsmaker guest Monday morning, says donation ...
Aug 31, 2020
SOS receiving almost $500,000 in grants for programs and services
Nearly $500,000 is coming to SOS after recent grant announcements from the state. On Monday, Governor Laura Kelly’s administration announced three sets of grants that SOS qualified for. SOS is r...
Aug 31, 2020
