Category Archives: News
Altrusa announces local scholarship recipients
Altrusa International of Emporia is helping two Emporia High graduates attain degrees from Emporia State University. Altrusa announced it has bestowed scholarships of $1,000 each to Sidney Douglas and...
Jan 21, 2024 Altrusa International logo.
Rec Commission to continue talks about public recreation building steering committee Monday
Agreements will be the focus of the Emporia Recreation Commission's monthly meeting Monday. The board could approve a memorandum of understanding with the city of Emporia about a new steering committe...
Jan 21, 2024 Lee Beran Recreation Center. KVOE News File Photo.
USD 253 board to discuss 2022-23 financial audit, Emporia High roof replacement project
Financial and infrastructure matters are front and center for the USD 253 Emporia Board of Education this week. Board members will discuss the 2022-23 financial audit report as presented by GordonCPA'...
Jan 21, 2024 USD 253 Emporia logo.
NWS Wichita office announces spotter training class schedule
Winter is making another appearance to start the week, but the National Weather Service Wichita forecast office is turning part of its attention to the traditional spring severe weather season. The Wi...
Jan 21, 2024 Saint Anthony Cemetery was among numerous places to receive damage from one of eight tornadoes hitting Chase County due to a supercell thunderstorm in April 2023. City of Strong City photo.
WEATHER: Winter weather advisories issued areawide beginning Sunday night for risk of freezing rain
A glaze of freezing rain is still possible to likely for the KVOE listening area Sunday night through at least noon Monday. The National Weather Service is still expecting anywhere from 0.01-0.10 inch...
Jan 21, 2024 National Weather Service graphic.
SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENTS through Friday, Jan. 26, 2024
The following schedule and operations adjustments have been announced: Schools *USD 251 North Lyon County bus availability limited all week. *USD 417 Morris County bus availability limited all week. G...
Jan 21, 2024 KVOE graphic
Granada Theatre hosts Kansas Music Hall of Famer and Emporia native Kelly Hunt Saturday
Emporia native and renowned musician Kelly Hunt received a warm welcome when she returned home this weekend. The legendary blues pianist, singer and songwriter brought her soulful voice to the Emporia...
Jan 20, 2024 Kelley Hunt begins the second half of Saturday's concert at the Emporia Granada Theatre. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia city leadership planning major overhaul for Fremont Park bandstand possibly this summer
The City of Emporia has big changes coming to its park system over the next year. The biggest change will occur in Fremont Park with city leadership planning a major update to the park's bandstand, ho...
Jan 20, 2024 City of Emporia graphic.
WEATHER: Warmer temps and chances for rainfall ahead next week following expiration of wind chill advisories
Wind chill advisories have ended for the KVOE listening area, however, biting cold will not be exiting just yet. Overnight lows are forecasted to remain above zero Saturday into Sunday, a rareity for ...
Jan 20, 2024 National Weather Service Graphic.
'It's a great day to be a CyberHornet:' Emporia State officially opens Cybersecurity Research + Outreach Center
"It's a great day to be a CyberHornet." Emporia State University officially opened the doors to its new Cybersecurity Research + Outreach Center on Friday. CyROC, as it's called, will prepare students...
Jan 19, 2024 With a live threat map updating nearby, US Senator Jerry Moran discusses the need for Emporia State's Cybersecurity Research + Outreach Center during the facility's grand opening ceremonies. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
