Category Archives: News
WEATHER: All area counties in red flag warning Sunday
For the third time in less than a week, outdoor burning is banned for at least part of the KVOE listening area. In Sunday's case, all area counties -- and the eastern half of Kansas -- is in a red fla...
Mar 03, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Burrton man taken to Topeka for treatment after north Lyon County motorcycle wreck
A Burrton man was hospitalized after crashing his motorcycle near Admire on Saturday. Lyon County Deputy Nathan Rankin says the crash in the 3700 block of Kansas Highway 99 was reported shortly after ...
Mar 03, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
A mix of magic and music; That 1 Guy makes long awaited return to Emporia for inaugural Halfway to Halfway concert Saturday night
We are now officially halfway to Halfway. The inaugural Halfway to Halfway to Everywhere concert welcomed music lovers from near and far Saturday to the Granada Theatre where a familiar face took to t...
Mar 02, 2024 That 1 Guy brings his unique mixture of magic and music to the Emporia Granada Theatre for the inaugural Halfway to Halfway concert. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Car/tree collision sends one to Newman late Saturday evening
One person was taken to Newman Regional Health following a vehicle vs tree collision on the Emporia State campus Saturday evening. Emergency crews were called to the intersection of 18th and Merchant ...
Mar 02, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Record attendance and sponsorships highlight 35th annual Lions Club Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Saturday
The 35th annual Emporia Lions Club Biscuits and Gravy breakfast will go into the record books. That's according to Lions Club President Tammy Edmiston who says attendance and support for this year's f...
Mar 02, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
WEATHER: Fire weather watch expanded to include entire listening area Sunday
Potential fire danger is expanding across the KVOE listening area. The entire listening area is now under a fire weather watch between Sunday afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service has is...
Mar 02, 2024 Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve photo.
Osawkie woman arrested in Osage County on suspicion of drug and traffic violations
A Jefferson County woman is in custody in Osage County following a traffic stop in Carbondale Friday afternoon. According to Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells, a deputy conducted the stop at South Tope...
Mar 02, 2024 Tamrha K. Fields. Osage County Jail Photo.
Rounding up a record: Annual Emporia Friends of the Zoo Roundup Auction generates record-setting total of over $143,000 Friday night
The 2024 Emporia Friends of the Zoo Roundup Auction managed to wrangle up a record-setting fundraising total Friday night. With more than 180 items up for grabs between the live and silent auctions, t...
Mar 01, 2024 EFOZ Roundup Emcee Ron Thomas and David Traylor Zoo Director Lisa Keith take a pause in preparations to share a smile with KVOE. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
CDC adjusts COVID-19 isolation guidance
In a move anticipated for about a month, people who are recovering from COVID-19 no longer need to remain isolated for five days after symptoms end, according to new guidance from the U.S. Centers for...
Mar 01, 2024 Food and Drug Administration graphic.
Design work underway on Road 170 bridge replacement project; BG Consultants expediting process to condense project timeframe
The design process will not change when it comes to replacing the collapsed bridge on Road 170, however, the timeframe will be sped up significantly. That's according to Bruce Boettcher of BG Consulta...
Mar 01, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
