Category Archives: News
Smoke-A-Bus activities coming to Lyon County schools
Smoke-A-Bus is coming to Lyon County schools this week. Lyon County deputies will conduct special fire safety training for students, with activities at North Lyon County Elementary on Wednesday and ag...
Sep 03, 2018
Faulty air handling units prompt EFD calls to CVS, Tractor Supply
Two Emporia businesses had their operations disrupted by faulty air handling units Sunday. CVS Pharmacy at 1215 Merchant had a power outage develop shortly before 2 pm. Once the power returned, a roof...
Sep 03, 2018
Grand jury approved to look into Kobach and possible mishandling of voter information
The Kansas Supreme Court says a petition to have a grand jury investigate the potential mishandling of voter information by gubernatorial candidate Kris Kobach can move forward. Chief Justice Lawton N...
Sep 03, 2018
Severe thunderstorm watch for Morris County until 11 pm
Strong storms may affect parts of the KVOE listening area Sunday night. Morris County is in a severe thunderstorm watch until 11 pm. Hail, high winds and heavy rain are the main concerns. Strong to se...
Sep 02, 2018
2018 primary results officially in books
Last month’s primary election results have been certified. The State Board of Canvassers met Friday and confirmed voting numbers, saying Secretary of State Kris Kobach defeated Gov. Jeff Colyer ...
Sep 02, 2018
Coffey County Sheriff's Office releases name of Thursday morning crash victim
The Coffey County Sheriff’s Office says an elderly Oklahoma man was the victim in Thursday morning’s fatal crash outside New Strawn. Norval Bassford, 93, of McAlester, Okla., was killed wh...
Sep 02, 2018
Non-zero severe weather risk Sunday
A low-end severe weather risk is setting up for the north half of the KVOE listening area. Officially, a marginal risk of severe weather is in place for areas along and north of Interstate 35 and US H...
Sep 02, 2018
City, county leaders discuss budgets, infrastructure and food policy on Talk of Emporia
Fresh off setting budgets for next year, the topic of city-county operations dominated a recent Talk of Emporia on KVOE. Mayor Danny Giefer and County Commission Chair Rollie Martin had a wide-ranging...
Sep 02, 2018
New motion accuses KCC of continuing 15-day protest window for injection well applications
Concerns about the Kansas Corporation Commission issuing injection well permits without the proper 30-day protest period haven’t abated. Lawrence attorney Robert Eye has filed a motion asking th...
Sep 02, 2018
UPDATE: National search to begin soon for Williams' replacement at Granada Theatre
The Granada Theatre Alliance will be starting a nationwide search for a new director next week after director Bryan Williams announced his resignation on social media Saturday. Board of Directors Pres...
Sep 02, 2018
