Category Archives: News
Highway Department closes one county road, opens another
The Lyon County Highway Department is closing part of a county road and opening another. Road 20 between Roads F and G is closing at noon Wednesday. A bridge replacement project will continue for abou...
Sep 25, 2018
Redesign update, superintendent evaluation on USD 253 agenda
The Emporia School Board will get an official update on school redesign when it meets Wednesday for its regular action meeting. Logan Avenue Elementary principal Jessica Griffin and William Allen Whit...
Sep 25, 2018
UPDATE: Fog persists, but dense fog advisory lifted for Chase and Greenwood counties
Potential travel issues related to fog are thinning out faster than expected, although fog may remain in place through mid-morning across the KVOE listening area. A dense fog advisory for Chase and Gr...
Sep 25, 2018
Hopkins president on CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss tariff impact
The latest round of tariffs are now in effect between The United States and China, and a lot of US companies say their products will see price increases as a result. On that list is Emporia’s Ho...
Sep 25, 2018
Annual musical gathering happening this weekend
The 2018 Woodfest is taking place this weekend at Camp Wood YMCA. The annual weekend gathering sponsored by Symphony in the Flint Hills brings local residents together for workshops and activities cen...
Sep 24, 2018
Drive thru clinic aids fight against flu
Flint Hills Community Health Center will be hosting their annual drive-thru flu shot clinic this week. With the weather beginning to change, flu season is upon us, and the annual clinic offers an extr...
Sep 24, 2018
Former tradition returns to area high school
Students and faculty of Hamilton High School are resurrecting a former long-standing tradition for the community. Wednesday night the school will be hosting a bonfire as part of Friday’s homecom...
Sep 24, 2018
Damage assessment continues after vehicle crashes into Hatcher Street substation
Westar Energy is sorting through damage at its Hatcher Street substation from a wreck Sunday night. Westar spokesperson Gina Penzig tells KVOE News the incident happened around 10 pm. Penzig says West...
Sep 24, 2018
KDHE launches Maternal Mortality Review
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has launched a Maternal Mortality Review with the focus on solving issues related to maternal and pregnancy-related deaths. KDHE has launched a review c...
Sep 24, 2018
Cooking contests spice up weekend activity list
Grills were hot as part of a couple of brand-new cooking contests this past weekend. On Saturday, Waters True Value held its inaugural Backyard BBQ Battle at the store. Contestants brought in everythi...
Sep 24, 2018
