Category Archives: News
Drought-free conditions cover slightly larger area for Chase County
The US Drought Monitor's weekly update map hasn't budged much for the KVOE listening area. Thursday's map shows the southern half of Chase County as drought-free. Lyon County and the rest of KVOE's si...
Feb 07, 2025 US Drought Monitor map.
From snow removal to economic development to budgets, city leaders field numerous questions during Thursday's Q&A with City Officials event
Emporians had a chance to visit one-on-one with city administrators, department heads and commissioners on Thursday evening. A number of them took full advantage of the opportunity. Residents began co...
Feb 07, 2025 Emporia Public Works Director Dean Grant (center) and City Attorney Christina Montgomery (right) field questions during Thursday's Q&A with City Officials. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Kansas Senate passes property tax constitutional amendment
The Kansas Legislature's efforts to reset property tax policy took another step forward in the Kansas Senate on Thursday. The chamber voted 28-12 in favor of a constitutional amendment designed to cap...
Feb 07, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
One person killed in wreck near Gridley
A crash near Gridley led to the death of one person Wednesday. The Coffey County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to a reported wreck near Eighth and Emmer Roads north of Gridley. Deputies det...
Feb 06, 2025 Coffey County Sheriff's Office photo.
NWS Topeka sets March 25 as date for Lyon County storm spotter training session
Storm spotter training schedules are now set across the KVOE listening area. The National Weather Service's Topeka forecast office will hold its Lyon County training session at the Emporia State Memor...
Feb 06, 2025 Amy Pederson photo.
Fennell becomes NTHF's permanent director
The National Teachers Hall of Fame's interim executive director is now its permanent director. The Hall of Fame's Board of Trustees has appointed Maddie Fennell to the permanent role after Fennell was...
Feb 06, 2025 KVOE News photo.
Presentation Sunday goes into story of how Red Rocks became an historic site
If you want to know how William Allen White's home became a state historic site, details are coming this weekend. The Red Rocks State Historic Site will have a special off-site presentation called "Be...
Feb 06, 2025 Kansas State Historical Society photo.
Northup to still see patients in Emporia after joining Stormont Vail's OB/GYN Lincoln Center Urish
An obstetrician and gynecologist seeing patients on a weekly basis in Emporia is also adding a practice in Topeka. Dr Megan Northup has joined Stormont Vail's OB/GYN Lincoln Center Urish. Stormont Vai...
Feb 06, 2025 Dr. Megan Northup. Stormont-Vail Health photo.
Court proceedings ongoing in Lyon County aggravated robbery case
Court proceedings are ongoing for two defendants in a Lyon County aggravated robbery case. Coryon Green was set for a Feb. 26 preliminary hearing last week. Green is charged with single counts of aggr...
Feb 06, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
STATEHOUSE: Governor proposes $15 minimum wage; House passes Citizens-Only voting amendment
She is open to a Republican plan for ending income taxes on tips, but Kansas Governor Laura Kelly says she has a better plan in mind for Kansas workers. The governor, along with Senate Minority Leader...
Feb 06, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
