Category Archives: News
WEATHER: Light rain expected Monday after decent rain amounts Sunday
As promised, Sunday was a wet day and Monday looks to offer more of the same conditions. Several locations in Emporia got close to an inch of rainfall Sunday, including 1.1 inches at the KVOE studios....
Nov 20, 2023 WeatherTAP.com radar image.
Power fully restored after equipment failure knocks out power to 300 customers in Emporia Sunday; Chase County residents affected by separate outage
Around 300 residents were affected by a major power outage in Far West Emporia Sunday. The outage was first reported around 10:30 am affecting customers between Graphic Arts Road and Americus Road nor...
Nov 19, 2023 Evergy logo.
Simple economics giving a major boost to Emporia sales tax collections
The City of Emporia's sales tax collections have been on the rise throughout the past year according to Treasurer Janet Harouff. While speaking with KVOE News, Harouff noted the city collections have ...
Nov 19, 2023 City of Emporia logo.
Wisconsin man suffers suspected minor injuries after semi overturns early Sunday morning
A Wisconsin man reportedly suffered minor injuries after the semi he was driving overturned early Sunday morning. The accident occurred just after 12:50 am at Interstate 35 mile marker 121 southbound....
Nov 19, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Cleanup and restoration underway with full damage estimates still pending following Saturday's fire at Regal Plumb
Cleanup is underway, however, full damage estimates are still pending after a minor fire inside the historic Regal Plumb Saturday afternoon. The fire was reported around 3:15 pm triggering a response ...
Nov 19, 2023 A sizeable hole is left in the library of the Regal Plumb following a minor fire November 18. Photo courtesy of Chris Stanley
Highway Patrol urges drivers to plan ahead for Thanksgiving week travel
With Thanksgiving less than a week away, the Kansas Highway Patrol is encouraging drivers to remember they will face a lot more drivers on the highway and to plan accordingly. The Highway Patrol says ...
Nov 19, 2023 Kansas Highway Patrol badge.
Housing development plan joins Newman Regional Health zoning text change request on Planning Commission agenda
Newman Regional Health's proposed zoning code text changes in light of a potential medical facility from Stormont-Vail Health isn't the only item before the Emporia-Lyon County Metropolitan Area Plann...
Nov 19, 2023 City of Emporia logo.
Rec Commission board to discuss new indoor facility plan, GolfZone simulator at Monday meeting
Updates will highlight the Emporia Recreation Commission's monthly meeting Monday. Board members will review their latest conversation with the Emporia City Commission following a presentation -- and ...
Nov 19, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Rain moving in -- but not staying long
Our latest dry period could well be ending soon -- and then restarting. Rain appears likely areawide by noon Sunday, if not earlier in the day. Once it's here, there is a high likelihood of rainfall t...
Nov 19, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
Media challenge opens up holiday fundraising for Salvation Army of Emporia
The Salvation Army's annual kettle campaign got off to a good start Saturday. The campaign began with a media challenge -- and a repeated call for residents, businesses and nonprofits to set aside som...
Nov 19, 2023 KVOE staffers were at Bluestem Farm and Ranch Supply for Saturday's Salvation Army kettle campaign media challenge. Photos by Susan Faler and Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
