Category Archives: News
Greenwood County's recovery committee sets Aug. 9 town hall
EUREKA — Recovery from last month’s tornado in Eureka is about to take several steps forward. As KVOE News told you last week, the Greenwood County Long-Term Recovery Committee is poised t...
Jul 30, 2018
Area enjoys nearly-uniform rainfall totals from Sunday morning storms
Chances for rainfall may be coming to an end early this week after several rain chances over the last few days. So far, early Sunday was clearly our best time for rainfall areawide. Here at the KVOE s...
Jul 30, 2018
Northwest Emporia neighborhood suffers through water main break Saturday night
Residents of a northwest Emporia neighborhood went without water service for a time Saturday night. A 10-inch line broke near Coronado and Monterey around 9 pm Saturday. Residents tell KVOE News it to...
Jul 30, 2018
KBI: Suspect wounded in Chanute shooting after allegedly stealing ambulance
CHANUTE — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is unspooling an incident from Chanute that apparently involved a man stealing an ambulance before being shot by law enforcement. The KBI says Chanut...
Jul 30, 2018
Lyon County Democrats annual potluck brings several candidates to Emporia
The Lyon County Democrats held their annual potluck dinner and fundraiser Sunday evening at the Emporia Senior Center. Residents got to hear from gubernatorial candidates Arden Andersen, Jack Bergeson...
Jul 30, 2018
No severe weather, but brief heavy rain comes from overnight storms
Strong thunderstorms affected parts of the KVOE listening area Saturday and again early Sunday. A line of potent storms triggered a warning for parts of Lyon County, including Emporia, as well as Coff...
Jul 29, 2018
Severe thunderstorm watch until 9 am for Chase, Greenwood counties
The Storm Prediction Center has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of the KVOE listening area. Chase and Greenwood counties are involved until 9 am. The SPC says wind gusts as high as 70 mph...
Jul 29, 2018
Emporia chiropractor's license temporarily suspended
An Emporia chiropractor has had his license temporarily suspended by the Kansas Board of Healing Arts. On Friday, the board issued the suspension to Dr. Eric Hawkins after reports surfaced of violatio...
Jul 29, 2018
Moonlight guides riders, runners through annual Lunar Kanza
A full moon greeted cyclists and runners as they navigated through the annual Lunar Kanza Saturday. About 400 people turned out for the fifth annual event which brought folks in from across the countr...
Jul 29, 2018
East Wilman Court water line project to begin Monday
The City of Emporia Engineering Department has announced the start of a new water line project while another is wrapping up. Beginning Monday, the East Wilman Court waterline replacement project will ...
Jul 29, 2018
