Category Archives: News
RDA receives BBB rating following biomass survey; Results still to be finalized
It's not final just yet, however, the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas has received a strong rating in terms of potential for bioeconomy development in the future. According to ...
Mar 08, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Design work may begin by summer after nearly $1 million in state grants approved for Emporia Municipal Airport
Now that the state of Kansas has granted the city of Emporia nearly $1 million for improvements at the Municipal Airport, related work could start this summer. On KVOE's Newsmaker segment Friday, Empo...
Mar 08, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Rec Commission Steering Committee gears up for first meeting
The steering committee tasked with charting direction for a brand-new or expanded public recreation facility in Emporia has its first meeting Monday, and it has a lot of items to address. Board member...
Mar 08, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Status hearing ahead in Coffey County human trafficking case
A status conference is coming next month in a Coffey County human trafficking case. The conference is April 10 in the case against 24-year-old Leslie Cadena of Laredo, Texas. Cadena allegedly transpor...
Mar 08, 2024 Clipart Library graphic.
Immigration, border security among issues raised in State of Union
President Joe Biden and Republicans have clashed a lot during his term in office, and they are clashing again after his State of the Union address. The president has been hit repeatedly for alleged in...
Mar 08, 2024 President Joe Biden. Official photo.
WEATHER: Much-needed rain graces area for first time in a month
Much-needed rainfall and no severe weather reports. Those were the general takeaways from Thursday's weather. Showers and occasional storms Thursday led to some impressive rain totals across the KVOE ...
Mar 08, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Payments for equipment warranty and bridge inspection services gain Lyon County Commission approval Thursday
Lyon County Commissioners made quick work of a brief action agenda Thursday morning. During their regular session, commissioners would first approve a request from Lyon County Emergency Management Dir...
Mar 07, 2024 KVOE News photo.
WEATHER: Greenwood County in severe thunderstorm watch until 9 pm
Areas south of Emporia are in a severe thunderstorm watch. This includes Greenwood County in the KVOE listening area. The watch lasts until 9 pm and reflects the risk of tennis ball-sized hail and 70 ...
Mar 07, 2024 National Weather Service graphic.
Keith reflects on time leading David Traylor Zoo on KVOE Newsmaker segment
Lisa Keith is looking ahead to retirement after over 30 years at the David Traylor Zoo, including the last 16 years as director. During KVOE's Newsmaker segment Thursday, Keith reflected on the influe...
Mar 07, 2024 Lisa Keith. City of Emporia photo.
Drought emergency removed for area counties
Rain has been in short supply for over a month, but Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has adjusted the state's drought emergency map issued last summer. All area counties are now in a drought watch. As part...
Mar 07, 2024 Kansas Water Office map.
