Category Archives: News
Vehicle/grass fire reported on Kansas Turnpike northeast of Emporia
A reported fire has sent two northeast Lyon County fire departments and the Kansas Highway Patrol to the Kansas Turnpike northeast of Emporia. Miller and Reading fire departments were dispatched to Tu...
Jun 9, 2024 Kansas Turnpike Authority logo.
Curtain closes on No Coast Film Festival -- at least for now
The curtain has closed on No Coast Film Festival, at least for now. Organizers have posted on social media they are closing the festival after five years, saying, "life is moving fast for all of us an...
Jun 9, 2024 No Coast Film Festival graphic.
Strategic partnerships to highlight NRH Board of Trustees special meeting
Newman Regional Health's Board of Trustees has a special meeting ahead this week. Board members plan to continue their ongoing conversations about potential strategic partnerships as part of at least ...
Jun 9, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Emporians arrested on suspicion of drug, traffic offenses in Chase County
Two Emporians were arrested on suspicion of several violations after a reported traffic stop in Chase County early Thursday. The Chase County Sheriff's Office says a deputy stopped a car for speeding ...
Jun 9, 2024 Leisha Oelke (from left), Jarman Washington. Chase County Jail photos.
WEATHER: Minor flooding begins near Cottonwood Falls
Minor flooding is underway at one area gauge and close to beginning at others after heavy rainfall early Sunday. Flooding began along the Cottonwood River at the Cottonwood Falls gauge shortly before ...
Jun 9, 2024 Water is rising along the Cottonwood River at Soden's Grove after heavy rainfall early Sunday, Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
WEATHER: Alerts through June 13, 2024
Hot weather has entered the KVOE listening area. Active warnings and watches *Heat advisory: Lyon, Coffey, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties 1-8 pm *Heat advisory: Chase County 1-7 pm Stay with KVO...
Jun 9, 2024 KVOE.com graphic.
Five gardens showcased as part of the Emporia Garden Tour held Saturday
Five different gardens were showcased during the Emporia Garden Tour on Saturday. Patti Mitchell's garden was on display at 637 Lawrence Street. Mitchell's garden was split into a garden for kids and ...
Jun 8, 2024 Patti Mitchell's garden at 637 Lawrence was one of the gardens showcased during the Emporia Garden Tour. Photo by Dylan Sherwood/KVOE News
Severe Weather Alerts for June 7-8 2024
Severe weather has entered the KVOE listening area. Active alerts: *Severe thunderstorm warning: Southeastern Coffey County until 1:30 a.m. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Inc...
Jun 7, 2024
Kansas Historical Society to be highlighted at Sunday's at the Site this weekend
The Kansas Historical Society will be the focus of an upcoming presentation at Red Rocks State Historic Site this weekend. Kansas Historical Society Executive Director Patrick Zollner will be on site ...
Jun 7, 2024 Kansas State Historical Society photo.
Emporia City Commissioners review better than $2 million in budget requests as part of regular meetings Friday
Emporia City Commissioners had several appropriations to consider for the 2025 budget during their recent study session Friday morning. In total, this year's budget requests, spread across four separa...
Jun 7, 2024 Emporia City Commission
Pictured Left to Right:
Jamie Sauder, Susan Brinkman, Danny Giefer, Becky Smith and Erren Harter.
Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
