Category Archives: News
No injuries following semi rollover in Kansas Turnpike Authority
No injuries were reported following a semi rollover on the Kansas Turnpike Saturday morning. Lyon County Emergency personnel were dispatched to Kansas Turnpike mile marker 110 for a rollover accident ...
Jun 22, 2019
Despite cooler temperatures; severe weather risks remain in KVOE listening area through weekend
Heat index readings may be a bit cooler than Friday, however, chances of showers and storms will be lingering through the weekend. The KVOE listening area has already experienced a burst of heavy rain...
Jun 22, 2019
Farmers Market expands operations to Americus, Olpe
The Emporia Farmers Market discussions with Healthier Lyon County to add new locations across the county is officially bearing fruit. The Emporia Farmers Market is now taking place weekly in Americus ...
Jun 22, 2019
Inductions, rededication of Memorial to Fallen Educators close 2019 Teachers Hall of Fame's biggest week
After giving years of their lives to bettering the lives of children across the country, five educators were recognized for their service and enshrined into the National Teacher’s Hall of Fame F...
Jun 22, 2019
Friday's oppressive heat to transition to severe weather, flooding risk for the weekend
Stifling heat blasted the KVOE listening area after noon Friday. Temperatures climbed from 67 degrees at 11 am to 90 degrees at 5 pm in Emporia. Making matters worse was relative humidity near 80 perc...
Jun 22, 2019
The Tornado Alley Concert Series is set to sweep the Emporia Granada Theater this Saturday.
The Emporia Grenada Theater will host The Tornado Alley Concert Series this Saturday. The Tornado Alley Series is a concert event hosting folk, country, and bluegrass music. The acts include Sam and t...
Jun 21, 2019
The Emporia Senior Center sets to host 4th of July Event
The Emporia Senior Center is holding its first old fashioned 4th of July celebration. The ESC welcomes the community to join them from 3 pm to 7 pm this 4th of July at their park just east of the buil...
Jun 21, 2019
President Trump approves major disaster declaration for over 50 Kansas counties, including entire KVOE listening area
President Donald Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for over 50 Kansas counties, including all counties in the KVOE listening area, after severe weather of various forms since late April....
Jun 21, 2019
Town halls slated as USD 253 prepares for Sept. 5 bond election
The Emporia School District has scheduled four town hall meetings as the district moves closer to a bond election this fall. The town halls come before the bond election Sept. 5 and after the district...
Jun 21, 2019
Isolated tree damage, power outages result of strong storms Friday
Strong storms brought heavy rain and borderline severe winds to the KVOE listening area Friday morning. Storms led to several power outages in and around Emporia, Lebo, Madison, New Strawn and Olpe. L...
Jun 21, 2019
