Category Archives: News
Area education administrators continue to weigh in on Supreme Court funding decision
Three days after the Kansas Supreme Court ruled state education funding is in “substantial compliance” more education officials are offering their thoughts on the topic. Area district offi...
Jun 17, 2019
Fire destroys garage in northwest Emporia Monday
The owners of a garage in northwest Emporia were planning to take down the structure Monday. An unplanned fire changed those plans. Fire broke out at 1019 Garfield shortly after 10:30 am. Emporia Fire...
Jun 17, 2019
Fusion spokesman: Chapter 11 filing won't have 'material impact' on Emporia's Birch operations
A spokesman with Fusion Connect says the company’s recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing won’t affect operations at the Emporia facility. Spokesman Brian Coyne tells KVOE News the filing sho...
Jun 17, 2019
Board of Zoning Appeals plans for Tuesday meeting
The Lyon County Board of Zoning Appeals is holding a meeting on Tuesday. The meeting will discuss a request of Luminous Neon Inc. on behalf of Blue Beacon International for a sign variance at 4245 W. ...
Jun 16, 2019
Emporia Recreation Commission meeting set for Monday
The Emporia Recreation Commission will be holding its regular board meeting on Monday. The board will be looking into approving the Rec Commission budget and, separately, the comprehensive insurance p...
Jun 16, 2019
With signature event cancelled, Symphony in the Flint Hills works on moving forward, honoring 2019 ticket holders
The Symphony in the Flint Hills signature event was canceled for this year due to severe weather threats and damaged equipment. Two rounds of storms that struck Chase County on Saturday wreaked havoc ...
Jun 16, 2019
As high temperatures begin to rise, residents are reminded to never leave a child alone in a hot car
As outdoor temperatures begin to rise, so too does the danger for heat-stroke related deaths due to children being left in hot vehicles. According to Bev Long of Safe Kids Emporia, KVOE’s Newsma...
Jun 16, 2019
UPDATE: Further details released following single-vehicle rollover accident Sunday morning
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office has released further information regarding a one-vehicle accident near Olpe Sunday. According to a press release from the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, a 2...
Jun 16, 2019
UPDATE: Chase County flood warning cancelled early, warning remains in effect for southern Greenwood County
Chase County got hammered with heavy rainfall for the second time in 24 hours. As a result, a county-wide flood warning was originally issued until 11:30 am Sunday but was eventually cut short. The fl...
Jun 16, 2019
Severe thunderstorm watch for Lyon, most surrounding counties extends to 4 am Sunday
Portions of the KVOE listening area started Saturday with a severe weather threat. Much of the area is now ending Saturday and starting Sunday with a renewed risk. The Storm Prediction Center has plac...
Jun 16, 2019
