Category Archives: News
Emporia Police: Threat against Emporia Middle School involved gun; student allegedly making threat had no firearms access
Emporia Police officers have detailed the situation leading to an extra law enforcement presence at Emporia Middle School through Thursday. Capt. Ray Mattas says officers were notified about a possibl...
Sep 26, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Faulkner, Castile switching from Stormont Vail to Newman Regional Health
Two doctors meeting obstetrics needs locally will continue to do so, although they are switching hospital systems in the process. Drs. Christina Faulkner and Deshala Castille will go from Stormont Vai...
Sep 25, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
State of Kansas touting progress reflected in recent third party report on foster care system; Kansas Appleseed contending state has failed to meet various benchmarks outlined in 2018 class action lawsuit
While the most recent third-party report regarding the reformation of foster care in Kansas showed areas of improvement within the system, Kansas Appleseed is contending the state has missed crucial b...
Sep 25, 2024 DCF and Kansas Appleseed logos.
Chase, Wabaunsee counties approved for severe weather disaster relief
Two area counties are in line for federal disaster relief after severe storms three months ago. President Joe Biden has approved Kansas Governor Laura Kelly's request for a major disaster declaration....
Sep 25, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Arkansas man killed in Coffey County workplace accident
A workplace incident in east Coffey County last week killed an Arkansas man. Coffey County Sheriff Tom Johnson says the incident happened shortly after 11 am Sept. 19 near the intersection of 12th Roa...
Sep 25, 2024 Google Maps image.
Sensory Block included in upcoming Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade
Expect "A Storybook Christmas" this year -- at least as organized by the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber's 46th annual Community Christmas Parade is Dec. 3. Activities will begin with th...
Sep 25, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Homecoming Week in full bloom at Emporia High
It's a busy time for high school Homecoming activities. Emporia High is in the middle of a week's worth of events. The annual bonfire Wednesday evening at Emporia High follows the student body vote on...
Sep 25, 2024 Emporia High graphic.
Madison High ready for Alumni Weekend events
Madison High School has its own Alumni Weekend activities this weekend. Spokesperson Jane Linhart says a change in dates has worked well for the school and its alums. Linhart says all alums are encour...
Sep 25, 2024 USD 386 Madison-Virgil logo.
RDA board to start president search, continue Vision First discussion at special meeting
The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas Board of Directors could officially start searching for a permanent president as part of a special meeting next week. The board is gathering...
Sep 25, 2024 Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas logo.
USGS reports small earthquake near Cedar Point
The US Geological Survey has reported a small earthquake in northwest Chase County. The quake was a magnitude 2.7 and developed about five miles northeast of Cedar Point shortly before 2:15 am Wednesd...
Sep 25, 2024 US Geological Survey map.
