Category Archives: News
Emporia Spanish Speakers receives 501 c3 status
What began as a group meant to help individuals practice a second language has evolved into Emporia's newest non-profit organization. During a recent appearance on KVOE's Talk of Emporia, Emporia Span...
Sep 08, 2023 Emporia Spanish Speakers logo.
Red Rocks State Historic Site hosting "A Visit with Sallie White" Sunday
The Red Rocks State Historic Site will be hosting its latest special program this weekend. The eighth installment in the site's "robust" list of activities will feature a conversation with Sallie Moss...
Sep 08, 2023 Red Rocks State Historic Site Photo.
WEATHER: Pharmacist notes increase in allergy concerns as unhealthy air continues areawide
Given the air conditions this week, it's not surprising that local pharmacies have gotten a lot of calls from allergy sufferers. Haag Pharmacy owner Amber Haag said it's been a busy week for her staff...
Sep 08, 2023 Wildfire-based haze from Canada and the US Pacific Northwest have made for unhealthy air conditions since Wednesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Celebrities in Disguise III raising funds for Beacon for Hope, Emporia High GSA
Emporia's Celebrities in Disguise makes its return to the Emporia Granada Theatre on Saturday. Six local celebrities will sing, with audience members and a judging panel having chances to guess their ...
Sep 08, 2023 Celebrities in Disguise photo.
20th annual All Veterans Tribute Golf Tournament taking place Saturday
The Emporia Golf Course will be the site of the All Veterans Tribute Golf Tournament. Longtime organizer Jesse Solis, a guest on KVOE's Morning Show this week, says it's the 20th anniversary for an im...
Sep 08, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
SOS receives over $700,000 in state grant funds
SOS is receiving notable grant funding from three different revenue streams. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly says SOS is receiving almost $620,000 through the 2024 State General Fund for Domestic Violence...
Sep 08, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Sentencing delayed in Lyon County unlawful voluntary sexual relations case
Sentencing has been delayed for a man who has accepted a plea agreement on charges of unlawful voluntary sexual relations. Isaac Arron Lawrence was set for sentencing Thursday, but that was pushed to ...
Sep 08, 2023
WEATHER: Air quality still unhealthy for sensitive groups; scattered light rain graces area overnight
The KVOE listening area will have to contend with a third straight day of haze and smoke from wildfires well to our northwest. Air quality levels gradually improved overnight, but they are still unhea...
Sep 08, 2023 Airnow.gov graphic.
Eastbound traffic on part of West Sixth in downtown Emporia briefly blocked after reported injury crash
Three vehicles collided in downtown Emporia on Thursday evening, leading to six people being medically observed at the scene but none going to a hospital afterward. The crash happened in the 10 block ...
Sep 07, 2023 Emporia Police cars block West Sixth at Merchant after a reported injury crash Thursday evening. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Visit Emporia Director anticipating great returns on recent transient guest tax rate increase
Emporia residents' pocketbooks will not be affected by a recently approved tax increase, however, the community will ultimately reap the benefits. Wednesday, Emporia City Commissioners approved a mino...
Sep 07, 2023 Visit Emporia logo.
