Category Archives: News
Man sentenced to probation after aggravated battery plea
A man accused of rape in an Emporia case early last year has been sentenced to probation after a plea agreement on a lesser charge earlier this year. Edgar Gilberto Gonzalez, 47, pleaded no contest to...
Sep 13, 2019
Saturday's Great American Market to be biggest yet
Part of downtown Emporia will be teeming with activity for the 18th annual Great American Market, organized again by Emporia Main Street. Director Casey Woods says all vendor spots are just about full...
Sep 13, 2019
KCC rules against Westar lease-purchase agreement and related rate increase; announces rate hearing for Atmos
The Kansas Corporation Commission has issued a ruling in one case involving a major utility while it plans a hearing in a separate case impacting another utility. The KCC denied Westar Energy’s ...
Sep 13, 2019
All Veterans Tribute Golf Tournament on tap Saturday morning
All Veterans Tribute activities formally start this weekend with the 15th annual golf tournament. Event organizer Jesse Solis says all proceeds benefit future All Veterans Tribute activities, so the e...
Sep 13, 2019
Wings and Wheels slated for Saturday
Residents are encouraged to attend the annual Wings and Wheels Show at the Emporia Municipal Airport on Saturday. Numerous activities are planned, including appearances of the Emporia Flying Club Cess...
Sep 13, 2019
Lyon County Republicans to hold fundraising breakfast ahead of Constitution Day
Lyon County Republicans will note Constitution Day a few days early. Constitution Day is Tuesday, but county Republicans will hold a breakfast fundraiser from 7-11 am Saturday at the Emporia Senior Ce...
Sep 13, 2019
KVOE, Chamber of Commerce announce upcoming Candidate Forums
The fall 2019 election cycle is upon us, and Emporians will have several chances to learn the views of the candidates for City Commission and USD 253 Board of Education. KVOE has slotted City Commissi...
Sep 13, 2019
Thursday rainfall totals vary from moderate to heavy
Moderate to heavy rain fell on most of the KVOE listening area Thursday. The KVOE studios picked up 1.3 inches of rain from several rounds of activity. Other totals: *Emporia Municipal Airport: 0.27 i...
Sep 13, 2019
Hispanic Heritage Month starts with kickoff festival on Thursday
Emporia State University’s Diversity Student Programs started Hispanic Heritage month with the kickoff festival on Thursday. The festival filled Memorial Union with students and teachers alike t...
Sep 13, 2019
Severe weather chances continue for KVOE listening area through early evening Thursday
The downpour in Emporia has subsided, for the time being, however, the chances of severe weather still remain in the forecast. TV-13 meteorologist Jeremy Goodwin says the greatest chances for storms t...
Sep 12, 2019
