Category Archives: News
Wednesday Farmers Market kickoff will begin summer season with new activities
The Emporia Farmer’s Market will be kicking off the summer season with the start of it’s Wednesday market. The start of the Wednesday market will bring in more themes and activities to the...
Jun 04, 2019
City of Emporia updates listeners on ongoing projects
Emporia will be seeing an abundance of construction projects this year according to City Manager Mark McAnarney’s city updates. With the recent completion of several long-running projects in the...
Jun 04, 2019
Reported burglary linked to early morning vehicle accident
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Department is reporting an alleged break-in has connections to an early morning crash on the Kansas Turnpike Tuesday. According to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Offic...
Jun 04, 2019
Repairs to road network and homes ongoing in Coffey County following recent flooding
Work could very well last through the summer in Coffey County to repair damages from recent flooding. That is the thought of Coffey County Emergency Management Director Russel Stukey (Stoo-Kee). Much ...
Jun 04, 2019
City Commission Action Session to be held on Wednesday
The Emporia City Commission will be holding an action session on Wednesday. The main items on the agenda will be to consider the approval for the sale of 302 S. Congress Street residence, a request fo...
Jun 04, 2019
60th District Representative Mark Schreiber weighs in on conclusion of 2019 legislative session
60th District Representative Mark Schreiber feels the recently concluded legislative session was very successful from a budgetary standpoint. Schreiber, KVOE’s Newsmaker 2 guest Tuesday, says th...
Jun 04, 2019
Local law enforcement transform into wait staff to support Special Olympics Kansas
The Olpe Chicken House was packed with cops in waiter’s aprons during the Tip a Cop/Tip a Deputy event on Monday. Tip a Cop/Tip a Deputy is typically held at the Olpe Chicken House and Bobby D&#...
Jun 04, 2019
Damage assessments underway in Chase County following widespread flooding
Chase County is in the process of compiling a full list of damaged roadways following the area’s third round of flooding from May. Chase County Emergency Management Director Scott Wiltse says at...
Jun 03, 2019
"Super Food for Super Kids" will take place Thursday June 6th
The Boyer Building is set to play host to an informational event promoting health and nutrition education. Women, Infants and Children are holding their “Super Foods for Super Heroes” even...
Jun 03, 2019
Multi-million dollar construction project announced by Kansas Turnpike Authority set to begin this summer
Major construction work on the Kansas Turnpike through Lyon and Chase Counties will be getting underway next month. The Kansas Turnpike Authority has announced a new multi-million dollar construction ...
Jun 03, 2019
