Category Archives: News
Late sunrises from Daylight Saving Time may lead to early-morning drowsy driving issues
Early this Sunday morning will mark the “spring forward” time change from Daylight Saving Time, and AAA Kansas offers advice for morning commuters. This weekend we will lose an hour of sle...
Mar 09, 2019
Wind advisory covers most area counties as rain moves in Saturday
Showers, thunderstorms and high wind now appear likely for Saturday. Showers and thunderstorms could develop between midnight and sunrise across the area and they could continue through the late morni...
Mar 08, 2019
Details pending after reported injury crash near Newman Regional Health Friday
Information on possible injuries is pending after a two vehicle accident occurred in central Emporia Friday afternoon. Emergency crews were called out to a reported injury accident at the intersection...
Mar 08, 2019
Major grants to help NRH pharmacy expansion project
Newman Regional Health is in the process of expanding its pharmacy, and it now has two major grants to help facilitate that effort. Foundation Director Mike Perigo had the announcement on KVOE’s...
Mar 08, 2019
Community leader Kirby Smith called 'one of a kind'
Funeral services are coming Saturday for Kirby Smith, Emporia’s Habitat for Humanity president. Smith died March 7 at age 70. Jim Kessler worked alongside Smith in their work with Habitat and Kn...
Mar 08, 2019
RDA Board makes recommendation of approval for new local expansion project
A new expansion project may well be in the works in Emporia after a recommendation made by the Rural Development Association of East Central Kansas. During the RDA’s monthly board meeting Friday...
Mar 08, 2019
Road G rail crossing to close next week
Next week, the Burlington Northern Santa Fe crossing at Road G just west of Emporia will be closed for several days. BNSF will set out traffic control on Road G from March 12-14. This will let a rail ...
Mar 08, 2019
Marginal severe weather risk Saturday for eastern half of KVOE listening area
Parts of the KVOE listening area could contend with severe weather early Saturday, although the threat is marginal at its worst. The eastern half of the KVOE listening area is officially in a marginal...
Mar 08, 2019
Potential US Senate candidate stopping in Emporia next week
Possible US Senate candidate Barry Grissom has set aside some time to visit with area citizens next week. Grissom is the featured speaker at the Lyon County Democrats’ monthly meeting Monday. Gr...
Mar 08, 2019
Arts Center's latest Performing Arts Series concert coming Sunday
The Emporia Arts Center has the latest concert in its Performing Arts Series taking place this weekend. Noted pianist Andreas Klein will perform from 2-4 pm Sunday at the Arts Center, 815 Commercial. ...
Mar 08, 2019
