Category Archives: News
Marshall tours CrossWinds' Sauder Family Center
US Senator Roger Marshall spent time in Emporia to visit new facilities for CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness. Marshall toured the Sauder Family Center and spoke with CrossWinds administrators during...
Apr 15, 2024 US Senator Roger Marshall (center) visited Emporia on Friday, in part to tour the CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness Sauder Family Center. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Area fire crews called to grass fire near Emporia Municipal Airport Sunday afternoon
Emporia and Olpe fire fighters responded to a grass fire near the Emporia Municipal Airport Sunday afternoon. Crews were called to the 1200 block of Road K just after 4 pm after a controlled burn beca...
Apr 14, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Strong storms expected after midnight early Tuesday
Thunderstorms appear likely and severe weather is possible for the KVOE listening area beginning late Monday night. Storms will likely enter the area after midnight, and it may actually be after 2 am ...
Apr 14, 2024 National Weather Service graphic.
Food and drink samples aplenty at The Taste
There was a lot to sample at The Taste, and a lot of people did just that Saturday. A sellout crowd enjoyed food, beer, wine and spirits during the three-hour activity at White Auditorium. Main Street...
Apr 13, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Anderson Building busy for ABATE of Kansas District 12's 29th Spring Fling Bike Show
Riders and enthusiasts came together for the 29th Spring Fling Bike Show, courtesy of ABATE District 12 of Kansas. Among those displaying motorcycles was Bobby Garner of North Carolina. The Garner fam...
Apr 13, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Bonebrake enjoying grand prize winnings from KVOE's Beat the Bracket contest
Kale Bonebrake now has the grand prize in hand after claiming first place in KVOE's annual Beat the Bracket contest. His strategy? "Pick and choose." Contestants could pick up brackets from Blackcreek...
Apr 13, 2024 Flanked by Triad Leasing's Pat Engberg (top left) and KVOE's Erren Harter (top center), Kale Bonebrake (seated) claimed his winnings from KVOE's Beat the Bracket contest Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Torrence accepts Alford plea in teen sex abuse case
Trial was supposed to begin Monday in a Lyon County child rape case, but that won't happen now. Dennis Ray Torrence accepted a plea agreement as part of a status hearing this month, using what is call...
Apr 13, 2024 Dennis Ray Torrence Jr. Lyon County Jail photo.
Over 760 people from 20 states participate in Flint Hills Gravel Ride and Run
Americus was abuzz for the fourth annual Flint Hills Gravel Ride and Run activities Saturday. Taking part was Lisa Ball of Lawrence. She first competed in 2022 and was back for more this past weekend....
Apr 13, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
WEATHER: Brush fire reported near Reading; burn bans continue for Chase, Coffey counties
Fire crews are fighting a brush fire in northeast Lyon County. Firefighters were dispatched to the 2800 block of Road X, about five miles northwest of Reading, before 2:30 pm. Other details are curren...
Apr 13, 2024 Google Maps image.
Missouri man to Newman Regional Health after injury crash near Admire
A Missouri man was hospitalized after a crash near Admire early Saturday. Lyon County Deputy Dylan Jacob says the crash was noted around 6:30 am in the 1300 block of US Highway 56, or just northwest o...
Apr 13, 2024 KVOE News file photo
