Category Archives: News
Hunters asked to be on lookout for signs of criminal activity while searching for deer
Deer hunting season is fully underway, and Kansas Missing and Unsolved is asking hunters to be on the lookout for more than just animals. Founder and creator Ricky Tebrugge is asking hunters to look f...
Nov 24, 2023 Kansas Missing and Unsolved graphic.
Flint Hills Optimists opening Christmas tree lot fundraiser Friday
The Flint Hills Optimists are launching their annual Christmas tree lot fundraiser Friday. Today's hours at the Guion's Showcase parking lot will be 10 am to 8 pm. After this, weekday hours are 5:30-8...
Nov 24, 2023 Flint Hills Optimists graphic.
WEATHER: Winter storm warnings issued for portions of listening area, winter weather advisory covers remainder with snow projections continuing to increase
The latest snow projections for areas west of Emporia are now calling for between four to seven inches of snow. The snow forecast for the Kansas Turnpike corridor, including Emporia, is now trending i...
Nov 24, 2023 National Weather Service Graphic
Investigation into Emporia house fire that burned two people, heavily damaged home may go into next week
It may well be next week before Emporia firefighters end their investigation into the Thanksgiving fire at 205 South Constitution. Two people suffered "significant" burns and were taken to Newman Regi...
Nov 24, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Vehicle-deer wreck near Lyon-Chase county line sends Wellington woman to Emporia for medical treatment
One person was brought to Newman Regional Health for treatment after a crash on the Kansas Turnpike southwest of Emporia early Friday morning. The Kansas Hgihway Patrol says the wreck happened just at...
Nov 24, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Black Friday officially launches holiday shopping period
Now that Thanksgiving's turkey torpor has subsided, shoppers are off and rolling for the biggest in-person shopping day of the year. Black Friday means deals for shoppers and busy storefronts for merc...
Nov 24, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia Church of Christ holds 33rd annual Thanksgiving community meal
A strong Emporia tradition continued Thursday as community members had an opportunity to get a free meal. Emporia's Church of Christ held its annual Thanksgiving community meal. This was the 33rd annu...
Nov 23, 2023 Community members line up for Emporia Church of Christ's annual Thanksgiving community meal Thursday. Photo by Dylan Sherwood/KVOE News
Big energy and big turnout highlight 13th and final Walnut Turkey Day Dash Thanksgiving morning
Turnout for the 13th and final Walnut Turkey Day Dash left organizers with a large smile on their faces Thanksgiving morning. Nearly 330 people turned out to run and walk the route that began at Walnu...
Nov 23, 2023 Excitement was apparent at the launch of the 13th and final Walnut Turkey Day Dash. Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Planning Commission members discuss vote to move conversation forward immediately instead of delaying possible decision to December: 'It's tearing people apart'
Saying they see a lot of community division, the two Metropolitan Area Planning Commission members who voted against tabling further discussion on Newman Regional Health's proposed zoning code text ch...
Nov 23, 2023 Following an extensive public meeting in late 2023 about potential medical zoning text changes, the Emporia Planning Commission will revisit the overall topic Tuesday. Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
New Kansas license plates to debut in spring 2024
There will be a new standard license plate design for Kansans next year. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly revealed the new design and color scheme Wednesday. Kelly says the new design uses a "wheat-yellow ...
Nov 23, 2023 Kansas Department of Revenue graphic.
