Category Archives: News
WEATHER: Elevated fire danger Tuesday includes burn bans for Coffey, Osage counties; strong storms possible Wednesday
Elevated fire danger is coming again to the KVOE listening area Tuesday. High temperatures in the upper 70s will combine with wind gusts in the 30-mph range and relative humidity levels around 20 perc...
Mar 12, 2024 National Weather Service graphic.
California semi driver hurt after wreck at KTA Emporia tollgate
A California truck driver was taken to Newman Regional Health after a wreck at the Kansas Turnpike's Emporia tollgate Monday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says 26-year-old Gurmehak Sidhu of Fresno was so...
Mar 12, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards nominates Emporia for Best Main Street
Who has the best Main Street in the United States? A group of national economists and economic development experts says Emporia is in the conversation, and as such has been nominated for the USA TODAY...
Mar 11, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
USD 253 announces special meeting Tuesday related to Adam Moore contract
The USD 253 Emporia Board of Education has a special meeting ahead Tuesday evening. The meeting revolves around the contract and employment status of Emporia High debate coach Adam Moore, who initiall...
Mar 11, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
WEATHER: Fire danger a concern through Wednesday; Osage County in burn ban Monday
The fire danger is increasing considerably across the KVOE listening area. High temperatures in the 70s through at least Wednesday and wind gusts as high as 25-30 mph will keep the danger elevated to ...
Mar 11, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Like a 'reverse UNO card:' New signage going up for LCAT
The latest visibility project for Lyon County Area Transportation is nearly complete. New pickup and dropoff signs have been getting erected for about a week now, and LCAT Director Shane Brunner says ...
Mar 11, 2024 LCAT graphic.
STATEHOUSE: New tax plan to see committee discussion Tuesday
A plan to adjust tax rates will get a hearing in the Kansas Senate Committee on Assessment and Taxation on Tuesday. Senate Bill 539 is designed to offer residents several forms of tax relief by adjust...
Mar 11, 2024 KVOE News File Photo
Federal funds to boost climate restoration, bison conservation at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
Dollar amounts haven't been announced, but the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve appears poised to benefit from notable federal funding to support "climate restoration and resilience projects." The ...
Mar 11, 2024 Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve map.
Bylaws, most board leadership positions set for Nesting Inc.
Nesting Incorporated has its board of directors and bylaws in place after a meeting Saturday. Founder Kitty Hamilton will serve one year as president, with Jodie Wood as secretary and Janet Ackerman a...
Mar 11, 2024
Street Cats Club fills several board posts
Street Cats Club contines its return to operations mode after a month on hiatus. The club has announced the filling of several board positions. Destiny Farr is serving as president, with Melissa Ogleb...
Mar 11, 2024 Street Cats Club logo
