Category Archives: News
Kids have a blast at Emporia Public Library Summer Reading Blastoff
Emporia Public Library started off the summer with a bang with the Summer Reading Blastoff on Friday. The public library is a popular place for learning and growth in both children and adults alike de...
May 25, 2019
EVENING UPDATE: Flood situations stabilize in some areas, but persists in others, Melvern Lake Outlet Park set to close late Saturday
Additional releases from local reservoirs do not seem to have compounded flooding situations which developed forcing some evacuations from local communities Friday. Despite concerns of additional floo...
May 25, 2019
Residents beware of new phone scam in KVOE listening area
The Emporia Police Department is warning residents of yet another phone scam circulating in the KVOE listening area. According to a press release from EPD an individual claiming to be a representative...
May 25, 2019
MORNING UPDATE: Road closures begin to trickle in following heavy rainfall Friday; overnight evacuations finished in Burlington, Fall River
Heavy rain returned to the KVOE listening area Friday following a two-day break. The rain came down in sheets as a line of storms trained on the same ground for several hours. *KVOE Studios – 1....
May 25, 2019
NIGHT UPDATE: South K-99 detour dries up, but area road networks take a beating after Friday's heavy rain; area near Fall River dam evacuated
Heavy rain returned to the KVOE listening area Friday following a two-day break. The rain came down in sheets as a line of storms trained on the same ground for several hours. *KVOE Studios – 1....
May 25, 2019
Three dead in crash near Strong City
Chase County authorities diverted US Highway 50 traffic near Strong City for several hours Friday after a fatal crash. Sheriff Richard Dorneker tells KVOE News a car driven by 64-year-old Chris Lickte...
May 25, 2019
Lightning strike damages Chase County house
Chase County investigators are still determining damage after a weather-related fire early Friday. Sheriff Richard Dorneker tells KVOE News lightning hit a house in the 1400 block of Middle Creek Road...
May 25, 2019
Semi driver hurt in Morris County wreck
A semi driver was hurt in a wreck on the outskirts of Council Grove on Friday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says Scott Miller of Junction City was westbound when he crashed a bit after 9:30 am. Miller, 5...
May 25, 2019
Tornado watches canceled for Chase, Coffey, Osage Counties, many other warnings & watches still in effect
The KVOE listening area may have seen the worst of the evening’s weather perils, but various warnings are still being issued and damages are being totalled. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in effec...
May 24, 2019
UPDATE: Tornado & Severe Thunderstorm Warnings change for KVOE listening area, road closures in Emporia are listed
New thunderstorm and tornado warnings have been issued on the KVOE listening area, resulting road closures in Emporia grow. A severe thunderstorm warning has now been issued for southern Coffey County...
May 24, 2019
