Category Archives: News
Winter storm watch in effect for entire KVOE listening area; Warming shelters activated in Emporia
With snowfall expected to blanket much of the KVOE listening area through the early half of the coming week, a winter storm watch now blankets the entire area through the same time frame. The National...
Feb 09, 2025 National Weather Service Graphic.
SOS and Bloom House team up for second annual Show Yourself Some Love event Saturday
For the second straight year, Bloom House Youth Services and SOS Inc. joined forces this weekend to put on an event promoting self-love, healthy relationships and positivity. The two organizations hel...
Feb 08, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Services announced for Emporia businessman, philanthropist and Emporia Radio Stations owner Steve Sauder
There are people who leave behind an immense public legacy. And in some of those cases, you don't even know the half of the entire picture. Such a man was Steve Sauder, who passed away Saturday at age...
Feb 08, 2025 Funeral services have been announced for longtime entrepreneur, philanthropist and Emporia's Radio Stations owner Steve Sauder (pictured with Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jeanine McKenna), who passed away Saturday at age 78. KVOE News file photo.
Local lawmakers offer thoughts on fast paced 2025 Legislative Session during first legislative dialogue Saturday
Whether new or tenured, lawmakers agree the pace of the 2025 legislative session thus far has been incredibly quick. At least that was the consensus from local lawmakers new and seasoned at the first ...
Feb 08, 2025 Pictured left to right: 17th District Senator Mike Argabright, 60th District Representative Mark Schreiber and 76th District Representative Brad Barrett. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Lyon County Emergency Communications Center Shift Lead Sarah Jensen named NG911 Professional of the Year award recipient
A nearly 20-year emergency communications veteran is being recognized for their service and dedication to the profession nationally. Lyon County Emergency Communications Center Director Roxanne VanGun...
Feb 08, 2025 Lyon County Emergency Communications logo.
Early projections indicate two rounds of accumulating snowfall next week
Projections will likely change over the next several days, but area residents can expect some accumulating snowfall next week, based on the current forecast. The National Weather Service says areas so...
Feb 07, 2025 National Weather Service graphic.
Current Haag Pharmacy owner says business sale to Community Healthcare Collective lets her return to important areas of patient care
Current Haag Pharmacy owner Amber Haag says customers shouldn't see anything different once Community Healthcare Collective officially takes ownership and the business changes its name to Newman Commu...
Feb 07, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Cattle, winter wheat fare relatively well after January's winter weather
Last month had two periods of bitter cold, but Lyon County Extension Ag Agent Brian Rees says his cattle seem to be unfazed by that weather. Rees says the snow and ice that lingered across parts of th...
Feb 07, 2025 Scott Briggs.
Morrow excited for new role as United Way's Pathways to a Healthy Kansas Coordinator
The United Way of the Flint Hills has a new Pathways to a Healthy Kansas Coordinator. Deon Morrow comes over to the United Way after time with Flint Hills Technical College. On KVOE's Talk of Emporia ...
Feb 07, 2025 United Way of the Flint Hills CEO Daphne Mertens and Pathways to a Healthy Kansas Coordinator Deon Morrow appeared on KVOE's Talk of Emporia this week. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
USD 284 set to choose superintendent finalist candidates Wednesday, hold special meeting Monday
USD 284 Chase County is apparently close to choosing its finalists for superintendent. Board members meet at 7 pm Wednesday, and Board Chair Mike Spinden says the board will select its candidates adva...
Feb 07, 2025 USD 284 Chase County logo.
