Category Archives: News
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.
Demand increase behind recent spike in gas prices
Not too long ago, gas prices locally were around $2.50 to $2.60 a gallon. Now they are pushing $3.20 a gallon. Kansas AAA Manager of Public and Government Affairs Shawn Steward tells KVOE News gas pri...
Mar 07, 2024 AAA Kansas graphic.
Emporia Celebrates the Flint Hills disbanding after 13 years of operation
After over a decade of work, Emporia Celebrates the Flint Hills is disbanding. On KVOE's On-Air Chat on Wednesday, organizers discussed how the group's mission has changed over time. Duane Henrikson s...
Mar 07, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
KDOT studying road usage charge as way to fund infrastructure projects, asking residents to take part in pilot study
The Kansas Department of Transportation is considering a change in taxing method as a way to fund road and bridge projects across the state. KDOT is launching a three-month pilot study on the possible...
Mar 07, 2024 Kansas Department of Transportation logo.
Bioeconomy Development Zone update ahead for RDA board
The Regional Devlopment Association of East Central Kansas Board of Directors meets Friday. Board members will get an update on a possible Bioeconomy Development Opportunity zone, highlighting busines...
Mar 07, 2024 Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas logo.
