Category Archives: News
Hawaii based chemistry teacher named as fourth inductee to 2024 National Teachers Hall of Fame class
Inductee number four of the 2024 National Teachers Hall of Fame class has been announced. Retired chemistry teacher Joe Truesdell of Hilo, Hawaii learned he would be one of the five inductees this yea...
Apr 6, 2024 Joe Truesdell. Photo courtesy of National Teachers Hall of Fame.
WEATHER: Severe storm watch issued for Lyon and most surrounding counties through 9 pm
A severe thunderstorm watch is now in place through the early evening hours for portions of the KVOE listening area. Lyon, Chase, Greenwood, Morris and Wabaunsee counties are under a watch now through...
Apr 6, 2024 National Weather Service Graphic
Amy Aranda files for Lyon County Attorney
Assistant Lyon County Attorney Amy Aranda is looking to serve as the county's next lead prosecutor. Friday, Aranda filed for election to the Lyon County Attorney position looking to replace retiring c...
Apr 6, 2024 Kansas Secretary of State graphic.
Kansas gas service encouraging residents to take a safe digging pledge during Safe Digging month
With National Safe Digging Month now underway, Kansas Gas Service Spokesperson Dawn Tripp recently joined KVOE's Morning Show to remind listeners that safety is always their top priority year-round. &...
Apr 6, 2024 Kansas 811 Logo.
One to Newman, two acres scorched following ATV accident and out of control burn on Road G early Friday evening
A person was injured and a controlled burn became out of control following an ATV accident early Friday evening. Emporia and Americus fire fighters were called to 2035 Road G just after 5:30 pm for a ...
Apr 5, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Trial ahead April 29 in Simunovic rape case
Court processes continue to move towards a trial date in the case of a former Emporia State tennis player accused of rape. Trial is set to begin April 29 for Dominik Simunovic. On Friday, Judge Jeff L...
Apr 5, 2024 Dominik Simunovic. Lyon County Jail photo.
RFP process underway for Emporia Animal Shelter's next operations contract
The city of Emporia's contract with the Humane Society of the Flint Hills to operate the Emporia Animal Shelter ends later this year, and the city has decided to open up the contract for bid. The city...
Apr 5, 2024 Stephanie Achille/Humane Society of the Flint Hills.
Take Back the Night set for Tuesday
With April being Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, SOS has a full month of activities planned. The next activity is Take Back the Night at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at C of E Pa...
Apr 5, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: High wind warnings, wind advisories up for Saturday; low-end severe weather risk remains in effect
Hold on to your hats this weekend. Windy conditions are ahead for both Saturday and Sunday, and the most blustery of the two weekend days may well be Saturday. Southeasterly winds may touch 50 mph for...
Apr 5, 2024 Climate.gov photo.
Little Lyons Childcare announces first administrator
As it moves towards building renovations, Little Lyons Childcare has its first administrator. Serena Jeffery most recently worked with Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland, and Emporia Area Chamber of Comm...
Apr 5, 2024 Serena Jeffery. Courtesy photo.
