Category Archives: News
Light rain reported in, near Emporia; lists of flood-damaged roads remain active from earlier in June
As expected, brief heavy rain fell across parts of the KVOE listening area Monday night into early Tuesday. Current rain totals don't indicate any flooding as a result: *KVOE studios: 0.10 inches *Emp...
Jun 24, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Sertoma Club pleased to connect with Sutherlands for fan donation as it awaits city OK for miniature train repairs
The Sertoma Club of Emporia is helping some residents get through the summer heat while getting victimized to a degree by another form of weather. On Sunday, the club announced it and Sutherlands had ...
Jun 24, 2025 Part of the Sertoma Club miniature train's track ballast was washed away by flooding in early June. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia, area sites part of 2025 Sunflower Summer options
If you and your family need a place to visit this summer, Kansas Tourism has over 230 attractions featured in this year's Sunflower Summer program -- including several in the KVOE listening area. Empo...
Jun 24, 2025 Kansas Tourism graphic.
Highway Patrol urging safety around farm vehicles as winter wheat harvest activities become more prevalent
Wheat harvest is underway, and the Kansas Highway Patrol is urging drivers to be cautious and patient if they encounter farm vehicles on the road. The Highway Patrol says farm equipment is designed to...
Jun 24, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Notice of appeal filed after Patterson sentenced to nearly 14 years in prison in child sex abuse case
Depending on the result of an appeal, 34-year-old Russell Paul Patterson Jr of Emporia is set to spend nearly 14 years in prison after his convictions on sexual abuse of a child. Patterson was sentenc...
Jun 23, 2025 Russell Patterson Jr. Lyon County Jail photo.
Early repairs continue for Kansas Turnpike bridge over US-50
Early work is in full swing for significant repairs to a Kansas Turnpike bridge near Emporia's tollgate exit. Work follows an incident where an over-height load cut through part of the understructure ...
Jun 23, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia Solar System Walk still under development
Emporia Main Street and the Emporia State Peterson Planetarium want your input on how to grow and develop the budding Science on Main partnership. A year ago, the two entities, Main Street America and...
Jun 23, 2025 Science on Main screenshot.
With annual fundraising drive underway, Emporia Arts Council announces lineups for Entertainment, Performing Arts series
The Emporia Arts Council is busy this summer, and it's encouraging people to get ready for later this year as well. Recently, the Arts Council kicked off its annual fundraising campaign. Director Dawn...
Jun 23, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Waverly man killed, children hurt in Osage County crash Saturday
A Waverly man is dead and two children were hurt in a crash in Osage County on Saturday evening. The crash happened around 8:15 pm on South Jordan Road between Kansas Highway 31 and West 317th, or abo...
Jun 23, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
KDOT ticket scam returns
Scams tend to run in spurts, and it's time for another flurry of texts allegedly from the Kansas Department of Transportation. The texts say people need to pay outstanding traffic tickets and say KDOT...
Jun 23, 2025 Wave.video graphic.
