Category Archives: News
Storms bring down tree limbs, cause scattered power outages
Isolated strong thunderstorms blew across the KVOE listening area Wednesday night. Brief heavy rain and small hail fell on Emporia from one thunderstorm, which also carried potent but apparently non-s...
Jun 21, 2018
Emporia City Commission approves rezoning of property, awards bid for resurfacing project
The Emporia City Commission met Wednesday evening for an action session. Among the agenda items approved was a request for a minor plat and ordinance rezoning property at 525 South Commercial Street f...
Jun 21, 2018
UPDATE: Water service restored, traffic closed on 12th near Sunnyslope until further notice
Water service has been restored for residents affected by a water main break that developed early Wednesday morning. Public Works Director Frank Abart says the failed piece, a 20-inch line near 12th a...
Jun 20, 2018
NTHF inductees grace KVOE's Talk of Emporia
The National Teachers Hall of Fame’s Class of 2018 filled the airwaves on KVOE’s Talk of Emporia on Wednesday. The passion and dedication of the five inductees was readily apparent from th...
Jun 20, 2018
Emporia man charged with flee and elude to appear in court Thursday
An Emporia man charged with leading law enforcement on three separate pursuits last month will be in Lyon County District Court Thursday. Andrew Reisen will appear before Judge Douglas Jones at 1:30 p...
Jun 20, 2018
Board of Regents approve tuition, fee increases for Emporia State
Tuition and fees are going up at Emporia State University in the fall. On Wednesday, the Kansas Board of Regents approved a 2.5 percent tuition rate increase across the board, which affects residents,...
Jun 20, 2018
Sunday liquor sales question officially on Emporia ballot for August primary
Emporia voters will have their say on whether the city’s Sunday liquor sales policy will remain as it has for years or will change. Organizers submitted over 570 signatures to the Lyon County Cl...
Jun 20, 2018
Music, comedy and Ghostbusters highlight Granada calendar
The Granada Theatre is continuing to feature a variety of entertainment this summer. Granada Director Bryan Williams joined KVOE’s morning show Wednesday morning to remind listeners that tickets...
Jun 20, 2018
Early look at 2019 budget before Lyon County Commission on Thursday
Lyon County commissioners will take their first look at the 2019 budget as part of their action meeting Thursday. Commissioners will hold a formal budget discussion following the presentation of depar...
Jun 20, 2018
Reward now posted for recent Lyon County Most Wanted suspect
Lyon County Crime Stoppers is putting out an additional call for information — and a reward — as authorities look for an individual recently placed on the county’s Most Wanted list. ...
Jun 20, 2018
