Category Archives: News
Non-academic use of cell phones in classrooms a focus of new state task force
States across the country are taking a hard look at their education policies when it comes to cell phones in classrooms, and Kansas is no different. The Kansas State Board of Education is asking Educa...
Jul 12, 2024 Kansas State Department of Education logo.
Sellout -- for now -- announced for Denim and Diamonds signature event
When Newman Regional Health spokespeople Steven Bazan and Saylor Middleton appeared on KVOE's 8:05 am newscast to give an update on the Denim and Diamonds fundraiser, there were still about 50 tickets...
Jul 12, 2024 Newman Regional Health logo.
Rescheduled Admire July 3 celebration coming Saturday
The weather should be hot, but that should be the only weather-related concern for residents attending Admire's Third of July celebration Saturday. Yes, you read that correctly. If you recall, Admire ...
Jul 12, 2024 City of Admire graphic.
WEATHER: Pockets of heavy rainfall develop Thursday evening
Isolated thunderstorms brought the prospect of severe weather and apparent heavy rain to parts of the KVOE listening area Thursday night. Storms were spread apart, and the ones that established themse...
Jul 11, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia Municipal Band, 35th Infantry Band delight big crowd at Fremont Park
There was a big crowd for the Emporia Municipal Band's regular-season finale at Fremont Park on Thursday. And they liked what they heard. The band performed a nearly-normal length set before the 35th ...
Jul 11, 2024 With an American flag in the foreground and storms in the background, the Emporia Municipal Band performs Thursday at Fremont Park. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
County commission issues notice to exceed revenue-neutral rate for fy 2025; Public hearing date set for August 29
Lyon County Commissioners will be exceeding the revenue-neutral rate for 2025. Commissioners approved a notice to the Lyon County Clerk's Office stating such during their regular action meeting Thursd...
Jul 11, 2024 Lyon County commissioners (from left) Rollie Martin, Ken Duft, Doug Peck. KVOE News file photo.
South Emporia fire destroys shed, contents
A fire developed in south Emporia on Thursday, destroying a shed and all its contents. The fire was reported at South and West around 11:30 am. Emporia Fire responded and discovered the fire in a shed...
Jul 11, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
ELECTION: Klingensmith removed from Lyon County ballot after Kansas Supreme Court expungement ruling
Two additional Candidate Forums are scheduled on KVOE's airwaves later this month, but not a third. *July 16: Lyon County Commission Second District Republicans Sid Morgan and Doug Peck *July 23: Lyon...
Jul 11, 2024 Kansas Courts graphic.
ELECTION: Education funding, tax policy among major policy points discussed during Kansas Senate 17th District Candidate Forum
Not surprisingly, education and business policies were part of KVOE's Candidate Forum involving the Republican candidates for the Kansas Senate 17th District on Thursday. Longtime educator and ag prod...
Jul 11, 2024 Kansas Senate 17th District candidates David Schneider (left) and Mike Argabright, both Republicans, appeared on KVOE's Candidate Forum on Thursday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Preliminary hearing ahead next month in Richardson drug distribution case
A preliminary hearing will take place in just over a month in a Lyon County drug distribution case. Marquise Richardson had his first appearance in Lyon County District Court on Wednesday and will ret...
Jul 11, 2024 Marquise Richardson. Lyon County Jail photo.
