Category Archives: News
From deluges to drought? Abnormally dry conditions develop west of Emporia
It has been dry across the entire KVOE listening area for just about a month, and a sliver of the KVOE listening area is now abnormally dry. Far west Chase County near Elmdale and Cedar Point is abnor...
Nov 21, 2019
Annual cookie delivery serves as thank-you to USD 253 Emporia staffers
Cookies, cookies and more cookies. Over 1,000 cookies were handed out to Emporia teachers, support staffers and administrators as part of USD 253’s annual cookie delivery. As has been the case f...
Nov 21, 2019
Lyon County Commissioners approve fees and installation of new appraisal technology
New technology, renewed contracts and county facility updates were the main talking points for Lyon County Commissioners Thursday morning. The commission approved licensing fees and implementation of ...
Nov 21, 2019
Arts Center to host Red Kettle campaign kickoff Friday
The Salvation Army of Emporia is just about ready to launch its annual Red Kettle fundraising campaign. The formal kickoff will be at 11 am Friday at the Emporia Arts Center. Salvation Army Capt. Deb ...
Nov 21, 2019
Thursday's KVOE-NTHF Radio Auction to help 2020 induction ceremonies
The KVOE-National Teachers Hall of Fame Radio Auction is taking the airwaves Thursday night. This is the 28th annual auction to benefit the Hall of Fame, which has now inducted 140 of America’s ...
Nov 21, 2019
Lyon County Sheriff's Office adds Neighbors app to social media presence
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is using a new social media app to make it easier for people to track and report crime. The Sheriff’s Office has announced it is now joined the Neighbors a...
Nov 21, 2019
NRH noted for population health, chronic disease management
Newman Regional Health Medical Partners is being noted by the Kansas Healthcare Collaborative for its work in population health and chronic disease management. The Healthcare Collaborative says Newman...
Nov 21, 2019
Evergy tells customers to be alert for scammers during Utility Scam Awareness Week
Fall and winter are prime times for utility scams, and Evergy is reminding residents that things may not be as they seem when they receive calls allegedly from utility companies. This is Utility Scam ...
Nov 21, 2019
First rain since late October provides wide range of totals
Rainfall came to parts of the KVOE listening area for the first time in a month late Wednesday night into early Thursday. There has been a wide range in totals so far: *KVOE studios: 1.4 inches*Empori...
Nov 21, 2019
City commissioners making progress on local development and infrastructure projects
Emporia City Commissioners have taken the first step towards final approval of a major development project in Emporia. The commission approved a resolution during their regular action session Wednesda...
Nov 21, 2019
