Category Archives: News
As wheat harvest ramps up, Highway Patrol urging drivers to be cautious
Winter wheat harvest is underway, and the Kansas Highway Patrol is asking drivers to be cautious and patient over the next few weeks. Capt. Candice Breshears says farm equipment is designed to travel ...
Jun 14, 2024 Kansas State Research and Extension photo.
KVOE listening area drought-free after heavy rain last weekend
The KVOE listening area is completely drought-free. The US Drought Monitor reported a clean slate as part of its weekly update Thursday. Parts of Chase and Morris counties had been listed as abnormall...
Jun 14, 2024 US Drought Monitor map.
Rollover wreck near Emporia hurts pair of Mississippi residents
Two Mississippi residents were hurt after a wreck near Emporia early Friday morning. Lyon County Deputy Brandon Early says the wreck happened just after 2 am on Interstate 35 near the Road U junction....
Jun 14, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
STATEHOUSE: Tax relief deal reached with special session set for Tuesday
Kansas lawmakers are tentatively set to have a special session Tuesday, but they may not need to do much work in that extra period. Republican leaders in both chambers and Governor Laura Kelly say the...
Jun 13, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Alerts for June 13, 2024
Listed below are severe weather alerts for Thursday, June 13. Active alerts None Severe weather reports *5 miles south-southwest of Emporia: 58 mph wind gusts *1 mile southeast of Elmdale: 62 mph wind...
Jun 13, 2024 KVOE.com graphic.
Recreation Center Steering Committee selects architect and CMAR Thursday; Contract negotiations next step in the process
Contract negotiations will be the next step in the process for the potential expansion of the Lee Beran Recreation Center or the construction of a brand new facility. Following a day full of meetings ...
Jun 13, 2024 Lee Beran Recreation Center. KVOE News File Photo.
Emporia Lions Club celebrating Flag Day on Friday
In honor of Flag Week, the Emporia Lions Club is continuing a yearly tradition. The club will be celebrating Flag Day on Friday from 4 pm to 6 pm on the Road S bridge over I-35. Lions Club member Gary...
Jun 13, 2024 Lions Club logo.
David Traylor Zoo to host Stroll and Show
The David Traylor Zoo will be a busy place on Friday night. Stroll and Show will take place at 5:30 p.m. with the zoo being open until 6:30 p.m. Zoo Education Coordinator Kelli Proehl says the event i...
Jun 13, 2024 David Traylor Zoo logo.
Water main break reported in north Emporia; Utility crews on site
Repair work is complete on a water main break in northern Emporia. Underground Utilities crews were called to the 100 block of Dover Road around 1:20 pm for the break. The size of the line and a repor...
Jun 13, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County Commission receives four more budget requests and valuation data as part of regular meeting Thursday
A quartet of increased requests was the latest asks to come before Lyon County Commissioners Thursday morning. The Lyon County Extension Office, Lyon County Sheriff's Office, SOS Inc. and Flint Hills ...
Jun 13, 2024 KVOE News photo.
