Category Archives: News
Random Acts of Kindness bringing holiday cheer courtesy of Lions Club
Random Acts of Kindness is once again blessing certain members of the community thanks to the efforts of the Lions Club. Random Acts of Kindness started three years ago after a member of the club hear...
Dec 23, 2019
Ignite Emporia beginning implementation as fundraising nears its end
With just $500,000 in fundraising efforts remaining, leaders of the Ignite Emporia Campaign have already begun transitioning into the implementation phase of the initiative. Emporia Area Chamber of Co...
Dec 23, 2019
KVOE-Kari's Christmas for Kids generates over $3,400 for SOS
Smiles, hugs and a few tears were part of the atmosphere at Kari’s Diamonds and Bridal on Monday as the store held the annual KVOE-Kari’s Christmas Ring for Kids fundraiser. The grand priz...
Dec 23, 2019
Newman Regional Health looking forward to strong 2020
2019 was a tough year financially for Newman Regional Health, however, Newman CEO Bob Wright is looking forward to positive financial results come 2020. Last week the Newman Board of Trustees approved...
Dec 23, 2019
Woman facing charges in Greenwood County and Oklahoma now facing additional charges in third state
Court proceedings in a child neglect case that originated in Greenwood County last year are currently on hold due to proceedings elsewhere. Janie Gill, the woman accused of leaving her autistic grands...
Dec 23, 2019
Investigation continues into Sunday's train-pedestrian incident in downtown Emporia
Details are still pending after a train hit a man in downtown Emporia early Sunday. Police Sgt. Lisa Sage says reports are still being compiled. Police likely won’t release the name of the victi...
Dec 23, 2019
Wreck outside Parsons hurts five people, including two from Cottonwood Falls
Two Chase County residents were hurt after three vehicles collided near Parsons on Sunday morning. The Kansas Highway Patrol says 62-year-olds Thomas Rice and DeEllen Rice, both of Cottonwood Falls, w...
Dec 23, 2019
Greenwood County in dense fog advisory until 10 am
For the third straight morning, at least part of the KVOE listening area is under a dense fog advisory. Greenwood County is affected until 10 am. Visibility could be a quarter-mile or less at times du...
Dec 23, 2019
Olpe/Emporia fire crews make quick work of minor grass fire
Olpe and Emporia fire crews responded to a minor grass fire Sunday afternoon. According to Olpe Fire Chief Wade Schmidt, crews were called to the 200 block of Road 50, roughly 20 miles south of Empori...
Dec 22, 2019
Shiloh Home of Hope seeking contributions to address $75,000 worth of deferred maintenance
The local community is being asked to embrace the spirit of giving to aid a local mission that serves women in crisis in the Emporia community. Shiloh Home of Hope is a non-denominational residential ...
Dec 22, 2019
