Category Archives: News
KDHE rescinds boil water advisory for city of Olpe Wednesday afternoon
Residents of Olpe no longer need to boil their drinking or cooking water as of just after lunchtime Wednesday. According to Olpe City Clerk Joyce Wilson, final test results for the city's drinking wat...
Oct 30, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Numerous grass fires keep area fire departments busy in Osage County this week
Area firefighters have been hard at work with a troublesome spot for grass fires in southwest Osage County this week. Osage County fire units have been getting mutual aid help from several departments...
Oct 30, 2024 Google Maps image.
Pre-orders now available for Beyond the Banners II
Volume II of Beyond the Banners is coming -- appropriately -- on Veterans Day. Residents can pre-order copies now by going online to beyondthebanners.com. Cost is $10 per book or $25 for three books, ...
Oct 30, 2024 Beyond the Banners screenshot.
Dry weather has helped harvest, but moisture sorely needed areawide
Increasingly dry conditions the last two months have provided a double-edged sword for area agriculture. On KVOE's Morning Show this week, Lyon County Extension Ag Agent Brian Rees said the dryness ha...
Oct 30, 2024 K-State Research and Extension photo.
Chase County included in state disaster declaration after grass fires last week
Grass fire activity last week prompted Kansas Governor Laura Kelly to issue a disaster declaration including one area county. The governor issued a verbal state of disaster Thursday after fires in Cha...
Oct 30, 2024 Scott Wiltse/Chase County Emergency Management.
KTA, KDOT approve contracts for upcoming road work
Both the Kansas Turnpike Authority and Kansas Department of Transportation have approved contracts for work affecting segments of area roads. Kansas Turnpike Authority The KTA is planning for pavement...
Oct 30, 2024 Courtesy graphic.
UPDATE: KVOE listening area fully cleared of tornado watches and severe storm advisories
Isolated severe thunderstorm warnings developed near Emporia on Wednesday. Widely scattered activity formed ahead of a cold front early Wednesday afternoon, leading to heavy rainfall along the US High...
Oct 30, 2024 Brailyn Peak.
Emporia Symphony Orchestra entertains with Symphonic Spooktacular
The Emporia Symphony Orchestra was in fine form for its 2024-25 debut Tuesday night. The Symphony Orchestra had its Symphonic Spooktacular, featuring the theme from Ghostbusters -- heard here -- as we...
Oct 30, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Future of Lee Beran Recreation Center main focus for Steering Committee meeting Wednesday
The Emporia Recreation Commission Rec Center Steering Committee has a check-in meeting Wednesday. Committee members will focus their conversations on reviews for potential renovations to the Lee Beran...
Oct 30, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Fort Riley man set for preliminary hearing next week in alleged chase in Emporia
A Fort Riley man accused of leading a law enforcement pursuit around and then into Emporia late last week will have a preliminary hearing soon. During his first official court appearance Tuesday, Josh...
Oct 30, 2024 Joshua Guthrie. Lyon County Jail photo.
