Category Archives: News
Mind-bending mentalist wows patrons of Bourbon Cowboy Friday
Bourbon Cowboy patrons were left laughing and maybe a little confused after spending an evening with world-renowned comedian, mentalist and magician Devin Henderson. Henderson took the stage of the lo...
Jun 20, 2020
Three-part summer fundraising series kicks off next Friday
The local listening area is invited to spend a “Summer Under the Stars” beginning next Friday to benefit Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1980. The three-part fundraising series is a partners...
Jun 19, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Expect masking, social distancing guidance to remain in place after Lyon County phases out of restrictions
There may be a push to end COVID-19 restrictions in Lyon County, but Public Health Emergency Preparedness Director Jennifer Millbern says some forms of restrictions may stay in place after the county ...
Jun 19, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County reports no change for active COVID-19 cases
Lyon County Public Health is reporting no change in the number of active COVID-19 cases in Fridays update. They are reporting 34 active cases in Lyon County, the same number released Thursday. There a...
Jun 19, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Morris County removes most restrictions, sets mass gathering limit at 100 people
Morris County will end most of its COVID-19 restrictions next week. The Morris County Health Department made the announcement Friday with the goal of ending most restrictions Monday. There is a mass g...
Jun 19, 2020
Area jobless rates come down somewhat from April to May
Area jobless rates continue at a high level as coronavirus continues impacting the Kansas economy. Emporia’s jobless rate for May is at 7.5 percent, down slightly from the 7.7 percent mark in Ap...
Jun 19, 2020
In-building mask use, slightly higher tuition rate coming for ESU students this fall
When Emporia State University begins the fall semester in two months, masks will be commonplace. Students, faculty, staff, vendors and even visitors will need to wear masks when in campus buildings an...
Jun 19, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Extended jobless benefits now activated
Extended unemployment benefits are now available for Kansas residents needing help. The Kansas Department of Labor says the extended benefits offer federal reimbursement to the state for up to 13 week...
Jun 19, 2020
Rain chances underway into next week
Lots of rain chances are ahead for the KVOE listening area through the upcoming weekend. Already, we’ve had 0.60 inches of rain at the KVOE studios from activity earlier Friday morning. The Empo...
Jun 19, 2020
Human bone found in Osage County
The Osage County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after the discovery of a human bone near Lyndon. Sheriff Laurie Dunn says the bone was discovered early Tuesday afternoon near 205th and Lewell...
Jun 18, 2020
