Category Archives: News
Data collection underway for NASS livestock, crop surveys
Ag producers, take note: the next few weeks are important for federal surveys. The National Agricultural Statistics Service is now into its annual data collection period. The National Association of S...
May 26, 2018
Tire blowout leads to injury crash, trauma call on Kansas Turnpike near Emporia
A Wichita man was treated at the scene of a reported injury crash and trauma incident on the Kansas Turnpike southwest of Emporia on Friday night. The Kansas Highway Patrol says 28-year-old Ryan Weave...
May 26, 2018
Spokesperson: Lower rate increase, rate freeze among benefits for Westar customers after merger
In the coming months, Westar Energy customers will get accustomed to a new company name. Evergy is the name chosen after Westar’s proposed merger with Great Plains Energy was approved by regulat...
May 25, 2018
Heading to the lake this weekend? Roads will be crowded -- and not just because of construction
TOPEKA — Highways and byways will be thick with travelers this holiday weekend. Kansas AAA spokesperson Jennifer Haugh is anticipating a 12-year high for travelers going at least 50 miles to the...
May 25, 2018
Plumb Place seeking big fundraising push to match HUD grant
The saying is “there is strength in numbers.” And that’s the approach Plumb Place is taking as it closes out its major month-long fundraiser. Plumb Place has been raising money to ma...
May 25, 2018
Zoo adds to Preston Forest Adventure
The David Traylor Zoo has expanded its Preston Forest Adventure, and it’s asking for help in helping kids use their imagination with the new play roadway. Zoo Director Lisa Keith says the new pl...
May 25, 2018
Second Tip A Cop event generates over $1,000 for Special Olympics
Local law enforcement officials raising money for Special Olympics are pleased with where things stand in that regard with the latest round of Tip A Cop-Tip A Deputy fundraisers done and the Law Enfor...
May 25, 2018
Drought eases for some in KVOE territory
Recent spotty rainfall has caused a rather wide variance in drought conditions across the KVOE listening area. The northern two-thirds of Lyon County, including Emporia, is in severe drought along wit...
May 25, 2018
Investigation ongoing into bike-pickup accident and resulting head injury for cyclist
The investigation continues into an unusual accident involving a bike and pickup truck from earlier this week. One man, 35-year-old Bradley Renfro, suffered an apparently significant head injury early...
May 25, 2018
USD 253 ready to serve Summer meals
USD 253’s summer meal program will be kicking off next week. Riverside, Walnut, and William Allen White Elementary schools will kick off the free meals for kids program on May 29. USD 253 Studen...
May 24, 2018
