Category Archives: News
UPDATE: Spring out winter back in the picture with blizzard like conditions and 1-3 inches of snowfall possible by Wednesday morning
After a quick appearance by springtime weather, we are set to return to wintry conditions Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. According to the National Weather Service, the KVOE listening area could...
Mar 04, 2025 National Weather Service Graphic.
Missouri man extracted, hospitalized after semi rollover wreck near Emporia
High winds early Saturday led to a reported injury crash on Interstate 35 near Emporia. Lyon County Deputy Fernando Zuniga says a northbound semi was on its side just east of the Road U junction. Zuni...
Mar 04, 2025 Lyon County Sheriff's Office patch.
Over 100 parents and better than 20 organizations in attendance for 10th annual Emporia Community Baby Shower Monday
As a child progresses throughout their life, it is important for parents to be as informed as possible as to all of the resources available to help their children, and themselves, along that journey. ...
Mar 03, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Months worth of fundraising for FHTC kicking off with Wrangler on the Rocks Silent Auction next week
Flint Hills Technical College is gearing up for two major fundraising endeavors over the next month. During KVOE's Morning Show Monday, FHTC Events and Outreach Coordinator Stephanie Anderson discusse...
Mar 03, 2025 KVOE Screenshot Image.
CareArc announces Palomares as Eichorn scholarship winner
CareArc has announced the annual winner of the Arlene Eichorn Scholarship. Adamaris Palomares, an Emporia High and a student currently at Flint Hills Technical College, was announced Monday. She is cu...
Mar 03, 2025 Adamaris Palomares. CareArc photo.
Emporia Fire handles small grass fire Sunday night
Emporia Fire handled a small grass fire Sunday night. Fire Capt. Greg Davis says crews were dispatched to an incident in the 1200 block of Road 220, about four miles north of Emporia's northern city l...
Mar 03, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
'Special gem' ending, but Symphony in Flint Hills leadership eyeing new opportunities after Grand Finale concert June 14
The Symphony in the Flint Hills concert may be ending this summer, but the group organizing the event the last 20 years will continue its work to build knowledge of appreciation for the Flint Hills ta...
Mar 03, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
More openings -- and even more closings -- announced as 24th and Prairie waterline project continues
More street openings and closings are in effect as Emporia's 24th and Prairie waterline replacement project continues. The city reopened 24th between Prairie and Apple on Friday, and it has several op...
Mar 03, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
KCC holding virtual meeting Wednesday on Evergy plan to build new power generation facilities
Evergy customers wanting to learn more about the utility's plan to build new facilities -- or who have questions about the plan -- are encouraged to go online for a special meeting Wednesday evening. ...
Mar 03, 2025 Kansas Corporation Commission graphic.
UPDATE: High wind watch upgraded to warning for entire listening area
The area-wide high wind watch in place Tuesday and Wednesday has been upgraded to a warning. The warning covers Lyon, Coffey, Morris, Osage, and Wabaunsee counties from noon Tuesday to noon Wednesday ...
Mar 03, 2025 WeatherTAP.com image.
