Category Archives: News
Emporia State selects first Dean of Visual + Performing Arts
David Sharlow may be a new name to the Emporia State leadership team, but he's far from unfamiliar with ESU. Sharlow was named as Emporia State's first Dean of Visual + Performing Arts, with the annou...
Apr 25, 2024 David Sharlow. Courtesy photo.
Dwight man arrested after allegedly parking vehicle in highway junction, being found with drugs and firearm
Formal charges are pending in Wabaunsee County against a Morris County man found slouched over his steering wheel near Alma early Wednesday. Undersheriff Eric Kirsch says Corporal Jon Sumner was on pa...
Apr 25, 2024 Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office graphic.
Northern Heights students encourage veterans, fellow students to attend Honor Flight after recent trip
Students involved in the USD 251 Honor Flight say they were glad they went. They also say veterans and fellow students should be part of upcoming trips to Washington, DC. Northern Heights student Eliz...
Apr 25, 2024 USD 251 North Lyon County photo.
Veterans, students enjoy USD 252 Honor Flight
The USD 252 Honor Flight was a success yet again. Honor Flight takes students and veterans on a two-day trip to Washington to see a host of memorials and other landmarks. Vietnam veteran Tom Soetart h...
Apr 25, 2024 USD 252 Southern Lyon County photo.
Symphony in the Flint Hills, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve to be busy Saturday
Chase County will be a busy place this upcoming weekend. Cottonwood Falls will host the grand opening reception of the Symphony in the Flint Hills Prairie Art Exhibition and Auction from 1-3 pm Saturd...
Apr 25, 2024 Courtesy graphics.
WEATHER: Heavy rain, isolated hail falls Thursday; severe weather possible at times through weekend
Heavy rain and isolated severe storms blew across the KVOE listening area Thursday. Storms in the early-afternoon hours brought quarter-sized hail just southeast of Council Grove and near nickel-sized...
Apr 25, 2024 National Weather Service graphic.
STATEHOUSE: Governor approves budget -- without $9 million model investment into ESU
Almost immediately after issuing vetoes on a Republican-backed tax relief plan and submitting her own version for consideration, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly's office sent a second release saying the g...
Apr 25, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Short-term geyser outside Greenbriar Estates latest significant water main failure near 24th and Prairie
Cleanup continues at Emporia's Greenbriar Estates after a 10-inch water main failed in impressive fashion early Thursday, while water service has been fully restored to that area of town. For about ha...
Apr 25, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Air quality investigation report highlights recent meeting agenda for USD 253 Emporia Board of Education
A recent air quality investigation by the Kansas Department of Labor yielded no concerns for Emporia High School. In fact, USD 253 Director of Maintenance Cory Nicolet stated Wednesday evening the inv...
Apr 24, 2024 USD 253 Board of Education photo.
STATEHOUSE: Governor Kelly vetoes Republican tax relief plan, submits alternate package
Will Kansas lawmakers reaffirm the tax relief plan they recently approved during the 2024 veto session beginning this week, or will they approve a plan suggested Wednesday by Governor Laura Kelly? The...
Apr 24, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
