Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: Latest executive orders allow medications after telemedicine, relaxation of trucking rules
Two more executive orders from Governor Laura Kelly have been issued as the state adjusts its operations due to coronavirus. On Sunday, the governor signed an executive order to let doctors prescribe ...
Mar 22, 2020
Gas prices finally trickle under $2 a gallon in Emporia
It’s finally happened. Gas is under $2 a gallon in Emporia. Almost all local gas prices are now at $1.99 a gallon, with one holding at $2.05. Gas prices have been in free fall across Kansas with...
Mar 22, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Kansas qualifies for Small Business Administration loans to help businesses, non-profits
As expected, businesses in Kansas now officially qualify for low-interest federal disaster loans through the Small Business Administration. Loans of up to $2 million will be available for businesses o...
Mar 22, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: More area counties limit courthouse, department access
More county government operations across the KVOE listening area have been altered due to coronavirus. Osage County commissioners are keeping one door of the county courthouse open while commissioners...
Mar 22, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Kansas National Guard in limited support role at KDEM office
The Kansas National Guard is ready to do its part to assist in mitigating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic statewide. The National Guard has already begun offering limited assistance to state auth...
Mar 22, 2020
Small grass fires develop Saturday near Emporia Municipal Airport and Hartford
Emporia and Olpe firefighters handled two small grass fires that developed Saturday, one near the Emporia Municipal Airport and one near Hartford. Emporia Fire Ballation Chief Eron Steinlage says crew...
Mar 22, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: US Attorney, FDA, Medicare seeking information on fraudulent activities as scammers begin to capitalize on COVID-19 fears
The general public is being asked to help combat a growing concern born out of the coronavirus pandemic, new scam efforts. Friday, US Attorney Stephen McAllister urged any and all residents who suspec...
Mar 21, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Recent operational adjustments having no effect on infrastructure projects for city of Emporia
While Emporia City offices may be closed, projects within the city are still moving full steam ahead. This is according to city manager Mark McAnanrney who recently spoke with KVOE News to update the ...
Mar 21, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Public Health releases latest information update
Lyon County Public Health has released new information regarding symptoms and preventive measures for COVID-19. Lyon County Public Health announced these changes through a press release Friday. The ne...
Mar 21, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: COVID-19 testing supplies running low in Kansas may be depleted before end of weekend
While the number of positive coronavirus cases in the state of Kansas continues to rise, the number of available tests is rapidly decreasing. According to secretary of the Kansas Department of Health ...
Mar 21, 2020
