Category Archives: News
Rain likely areawide, severe weather possible Monday
More moderate to heavy rainfall is in the works for the KVOE listening area Monday, along with a low-level severe weather risk. National Weather Service meteorologist Chelsea Picha says there is a lot...
Nov 18, 2024 National Weather Service graphic.
EHS Theatre performances of Legally Blonde the Musical begin Friday
The Emporia High School theater will transform into Harvard Law School this week for the theatre department's latest performance. Legally Blonde the Musical will have three performances for the commun...
Nov 17, 2024 Emporia High School Theater Graphic.
Project Playscape announces new holiday themed fundraising campaign for community splash pad project
Project Playscape continues its push towards a new community splash pad with a new fundraising effort. The Give the Gift of a Splash Pad for Christmas campaign is now underway through next month and r...
Nov 17, 2024 Project Playscape logo.
Mediation, plea hearings ahead for Emporia man charged in Johnson County fatal wreck
A mediation conference and plea hearing are scheduled on consecutive days for an Emporia man charged with a fatal crash in Johnson County from this past spring. Johnson County District Court has a med...
Nov 16, 2024 Jason Brumley. Johnson County Jail photo.
Probation handed down in Lyon County exploitation conspiracy case
An Emporia man who accepted a plea agreement for conspiring to abuse a child will have probation as his sentence. Jesus Mannuel Trillo-Hurtado received 24 months of probation after sentencing Thursday...
Nov 16, 2024 Jesus Trillo Hurtado. Lyon County Jail Photo.
Upwards of 2 inches of rain possible areawide Monday
Abnormally dry conditions still cover the KVOE listening area despite upwards of 7 inches of rainfall since late October. More rain is on the way for early in the week. Rain is possible but unlikely S...
Nov 16, 2024 National Weather Service graphic.
I-35 bridge replacement over Lincoln Street now into 'winter pause;' Quik Trip roundabout likely to start in December
The days of head-to-head traffic through an Interstate 35 construction zone are done, at least for now. There is a "winter pause" on construction for the bridge over Lincoln Street. The pause also inc...
Nov 16, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Traffic adjustments continue as 24th and Prairie waterline project edges south
Progress continues to track slowly southward for Emporia's 24th and Prairie waterline improvements. There are several traffic adjustments now underway: *The intersection of 15th and Prairie is open to...
Nov 16, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Haas Foundation grant to help FHTC machine engineering students
Flint Hills Technical College started the week by announcing a massive grant for programs. It closed the week with an announcement on scholarships. The Gene Haas Foundation is granting $12,000 for sch...
Nov 16, 2024 Gene Haas Foundation logo.
Groundbreaking Wednesday for new Emporia Fire headquarters
A big step is coming soon for Emporia firefighters. The city is holding a groundbreaking ceremony for the department's new headquarters at 518 Market on Wednesday. The time is 1 pm. The new facility w...
Nov 16, 2024 KVOE News photo.
