Category Archives: News
Kansas AAA: Thanksgiving travel could be third-highest since record-keeping began
If the travel projections hold, Thanksgiving 2023 won't set a record -- but Kansas AAA Manager of Public and Government Affairs Shawn Steward says it could be in the top five since AAA started keeping...
Nov 20, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
National Weather Service adjusts criteria for winter storm watches, warnings
Winter weather obviously hasn't arrived in all its glory yet. With the prospect for winter storms the next several months, however, the National Weather Service has made a few slight adjustments to on...
Nov 20, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Non-resident enrollment policy, Streaming Advisory Committee conversation ahead for USD 253 Emporia school board
Emporia Board of Education members have several items of note on the agenda for their next meeting Wednesday. Board members will start with a public hearing on the district's proposed policy for non-r...
Nov 20, 2023 USD 253 Board of Education photo.
Three people brought to Newman Regional Health after Turnpike crash in Osage County
Two Nebraskans and a Kansan were brought to Emporia for medical treatment after a wreck in Osage County early Monday morning. The Kansas Highway Patrol noted the wreck just before 12:30 am at Kansas T...
Nov 20, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
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.
