Category Archives: News
Visit the David Traylor Zoo on Halloween, in costume, for annual Boo in the Zoo
On Halloween, kids are welcome to dress up in their costumes and visit the David Traylor Zoo for their annual Boo in the Zoo trick-or-treating event. Free to the public, families are invited to bring ...
Oct 31, 2019
UPDATE: Light snowfall yields no accumulation Wednesday; Winter weather advisories still in place
The KVOE listening area has seen its first light dusting of snowfall for the season. Snowfall began around the lunch hour Wednesday afternoon, however, there has yet to be any reports of accumulation....
Oct 30, 2019
Facing $30,000 financial hole and $15,000 in upcoming expenses, Plumb Place administrators urge residents to keep facility open
Is Plumb Place closing? Administrators say that’s an unfortunate possibility — soon, as a matter of fact — and they are asking area residents to donate and keep the facility open. Se...
Oct 30, 2019
Lyon County harvest update: Corn, beans near average yields despite spring 2019's repeated flooding
Average to above-average. That’s the current perspective on Lyon County’s corn and bean harvest. Lyon County Extension ag agent Brian Rees says both crops largely fared better than expecte...
Oct 30, 2019
Emergency radios, zoning matters before Lyon County Commission for Thursday action meeting
Lyon County commissioners could finalize the city-county emergency radio project during their weekly action meeting Thursday. Emergency Management Director Jarrod Fell will present two related items, ...
Oct 30, 2019
Arrangements announced for longtime KVOE executive Lee Schroeder
Funeral services have been announced for longtime KVOE executive Lee Schroeder, who passed away Oct. 23 at the age of 80. The funeral will be at 11 am Saturday at Emporia’s First United Methodis...
Oct 30, 2019
A story of both challenge and achievement, 1000 Miles to Nome visits Emporia
On Tuesday, the Granada Theater in Emporia hosted a special showing of 1000 Miles to Nome. The film – created by Dave Mable – follows adventure athlete Steve Cannon and a few other 2019 Id...
Oct 30, 2019
Kansas Water Office stops in Emporia to gain local input on plans and goals Tuesday evening
The Neosho Regional Advisory Council and Kansas Water Office were seeking local input during a special open house event Tuesday evening. The input is being sought as the water office is reviewing its ...
Oct 30, 2019
Range of wintry precipitation likely across area starting Tuesday night; winter weather advisories posted
It appears our first winter driving episode of the fall may be coming Tuesday night and much of Wednesday. TV-13 meteorologist Doug Meyers is expecting the full gamut of winter precipitation forms beg...
Oct 29, 2019
Academic excellence recognized at Emporia High School Tuesday morning
The academic achievement of Emporia High School students was on display during a special recognition ceremony Tuesday morning. 28 EHS students were recognized for being in the top 10 percent of their ...
Oct 29, 2019
