Category Archives: News
Class action lawsuit challenges state foster care system
A class action lawsuit filed against Gov. Jeff Colyer, Department of Children and Families Secretary Gina Meier-Hummel and the leaders of two other state agencies says foster children are moved so oft...
Nov 18, 2018
Colorado man arrested after nearly hitting deputy cruiser during chase in Wabaunsee County
Formal charges are pending against a Colorado man after a chase in Wabaunsee County where the suspect allegedly just missed a Sheriff's Office cruiser. The Kansas Highway Patrol tells KVOE's televisio...
Nov 18, 2018
Winter weather advisory posted for Morris, Wabaunsee counties
Portions of the KVOE listening area are now under a winter weather advisory after freezing drizzle developed. Morris and Wabaunsee counties are in an advisory until 4 am Sunday. The National Weather S...
Nov 18, 2018
Superhero-themed fundraiser for little Andrew Barr sees great success
Several superheroes from the Lebo community came together on Saturday to support local hero, Andrew Barr, who suffers from major health issues. Andrew Barr is 8 years old and has suffered through seiz...
Nov 17, 2018
ESU International Culture Show brings the world to campus
ESU students from around the world gathered Friday night to perform in the International Culture Show. ESU’s Office of International Education put on its annual show, providing the audience with...
Nov 17, 2018
Messiah Lutheran Church holds annual Harvest Home Festival
The 22nd annual Messiah Lutheran Church Harvest Home Festival raised funds to support local organizations Saturday. The annual event began as a fundraiser to help the church pay for improvements to th...
Nov 17, 2018
One person transported after two-vehicle accident on Kansas Turnpike
One person was hospitalized after a two-vehicle accident in northeast Lyon County early Saturday morning. Emergency crews responded after the crash happened just after 8:40 a.m. on the Kansas Turnpike...
Nov 17, 2018
Light freezing rainfall may impact travel conditions through Sunday morning
There is an outside chance of freezing drizzle accumulating Saturday night which may impact travel conditions in the KVOE listening area through Sunday morning. The National Weather Service in Topeka ...
Nov 17, 2018
Multiple road improvement projects reach conclusion
Road work has wrapped up on a trio of road improvement projects in Emporia. Projects included milling and overlay work on Merchant street from South Ave. to 6th and Industrial Road from U.S. Highway 5...
Nov 16, 2018
SHICK counselors offer assistance to senior citizens ahead of Medicare enrollment deadline
Thursday capped off a three-day informational event for seniors at the Lyon County Fairgrounds. From Tuesday until Thursday, seniors had the opportunity to sit down with Senior Health Insurance Counse...
Nov 16, 2018
