Category Archives: News
KVOE, Chamber of Commerce announce upcoming Candidate Forums
The fall 2019 election cycle is upon us, and Emporians will have several chances to learn the views of the candidates for City Commission and USD 253 Board of Education. KVOE has slotted City Commissi...
Sep 13, 2019
Thursday rainfall totals vary from moderate to heavy
Moderate to heavy rain fell on most of the KVOE listening area Thursday. The KVOE studios picked up 1.3 inches of rain from several rounds of activity. Other totals: *Emporia Municipal Airport: 0.27 i...
Sep 13, 2019
Hispanic Heritage Month starts with kickoff festival on Thursday
Emporia State University’s Diversity Student Programs started Hispanic Heritage month with the kickoff festival on Thursday. The festival filled Memorial Union with students and teachers alike t...
Sep 13, 2019
Severe weather chances continue for KVOE listening area through early evening Thursday
The downpour in Emporia has subsided, for the time being, however, the chances of severe weather still remain in the forecast. TV-13 meteorologist Jeremy Goodwin says the greatest chances for storms t...
Sep 12, 2019
No injuries reported following two-vehicle accident in west Emporia Thursday
A two-vehicle accident led to a minor disruption of traffic in west Emporia Thursday afternoon. Emergency responders were called out for a reported injury accident at the intersection of 12th Ave. and...
Sep 12, 2019
Cancer patients, survivors and community members alike will take steps towards a cure Saturday
The 2019 Relay for Life is happening Saturday. Activities will begin at noon with a kickoff ceremony featuring several short videos detailing the importance of Relay for Life and how it helps to suppo...
Sep 12, 2019
Governor Laura Kelly announced as 2019 Constitution Day keynote speaker
Emporia State University is getting set to host a very special guest as a part of its 2019 US Constitution Day activities next week. During Thursday’s instalment of the ESU Buzz, ESU Department ...
Sep 12, 2019
Community Corrections 2020 carryover reimbursement budgets gain unanimous Lyon County Commission approval
Lyon County Commissioners approved the publishing of reimbursement funds to assist services for probationers within Lyon County during their weekly action session Thursday morning. Community Correctio...
Sep 12, 2019
Planning and Appeals Board recommends Price tract zoning change, broadens list of conditional permit uses in heavy industrial areas
Over the objections of several Lyon County residents, the county’s Planning and Appeals Board is recommending approval of a significant zoning change for rural property northeast of Emporia. Boa...
Sep 12, 2019
Longtime law enforcement officer passes away
Funeral services will take place next week for longtime Emporia law enforcement officer Lane Ryno, who passed away Monday at the age of 69. Ryno was born in 1949 in Emporia and worked in law enforceme...
Sep 12, 2019
