Category Archives: News
Raised gardens coming soon to Emporia Presbyterian Manor
New raised gardens will be coming soon to the Emporia Presbyterian Manor. That's all thanks to Healthier Lyon County. The coalition along with other Lyon the Blue Cross Blue Shield Pathway Grant and H...
Dec 25, 2023 Healthier Lyon County Logo.
Emporia residents involved in Christmas Eve crash in Butler County
A pair of Emporia residents were involved in a reported injury crash near El Dorado in Butler County on Christmas Eve. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2007 Lincoln MKZ driven by 28-year-old ...
Dec 25, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER UPDATE: Seasonal driving conditions persist for major highways across KVOE listening area following consistent precipitation Tuesday into early Wednesday morning
While roadways are especially wet they are not particularly slick in and around Emporia, however, the same cannot be said for major highways across the KVOE listening area. Seasonal driving conditions...
Dec 25, 2023 KanDrive.gov image.
Texas woman injured following Christmas Eve accident north of Emporia
A Texas resident was injured as a result of an accident north of Emporia on Christmas Eve. The accident was reported at 6:45 p.m. at Kansas Turnpike Mile marker 128.7 southbound. According to the Kans...
Dec 24, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Hutchinson woman injured following Christmas Eve accident in Osage County
A Hutchinson resident was injured as a result of an accident in Osage County on Christmas Eve. The accident was reported just before 1:15 pm at Kansas Turnpike mile marker 158.4 southbound. According ...
Dec 24, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
UPDATE: Heavy rainfall causing flooding across portions of listening area Christmas Eve
Several local roadways are becoming water-logged and local law enforcement is asking drivers to exercise caution if out and about. Lyon County Sgt. Zach Shafer tells KVOE News the Sheriff's Office has...
Dec 24, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
'Embrace the pause:' Residents encouraged to safely but thoroughly embrace their emotions during times of reflection as new year approaches
The new year is fast approaching and as many will undoubtedly be pausing to reflect on the past 12 months, Beacon for Hope Executive Director Melissa Owen is encouraging individuals to "practice the p...
Dec 24, 2023 Beacon For Hope Logo.
Emporia Public Library unveils new collection highlighting local authors
The Emporia Public Library has found a way to highlight local authors with its new Kansas Authors Collection. The collection includes historical fiction, nonfiction, poetry and young adult materials. ...
Dec 24, 2023 KVOE News photo.
2023 KVOE Kari's Christmas Ring for Kids fundraiser raises more than $3,500 for children served by SOS
Another year and another merry Christmas for SOS courtesy of Kari's Diamonds and KVOE. The annual Kari's Christmas Ring for Kids fundraiser had its grand finale Saturday afternoon at the local busines...
Dec 23, 2023 Pictured left to right:
KVOE General Manager Ron Thomas, Kari's Diamonds owner Kari Calhoun, Christmas Ring for Kids winner Bev Long and SOS Director Connie Cahoone. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
David Traylor Zoo close to returning to original offices
Very soon, the David Traylor Zoo office will move back to its longstanding home. Here's Zoo Director Lisa Keith: The office moved to the former home of the Emporia Gazette, 517 Merchant, to account fo...
Dec 23, 2023 KVOE News photo.
