Category Archives: News
Altrusa Club readies for annual golf tournament
The 3rd annual Altrusa Golf Tournament is set for Saturday at Emporia Golf Course. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with the tournament set for a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Besides the tournament itself, even...
Jul 02, 2023 Altrusa International logo.
Fireworks complaints increase Saturday, dip Sunday in Emporia
Saturday night saw an increase of fireworks complaints in Emporia, while Sunday saw the complaint number come down somewhat. Lyon County Emergency Communications reported 12 complaints Saturday, with ...
Jul 02, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Heat, storm chances returning soon
Not only did area counties miss out on any severe weather chances Saturday, but most area locations missed out on any measurable rainfall whatsoever. Storms that were strong to borderline severe in no...
Jul 02, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
Members of Emporia's LGBTQ+ community decry impact of Senate Bill 180 during Pride Never Ends rally
Members of the local LGBTQ+ community gathered on the steps of Emporia's White Auditorium on Saturday to protest a new state law they say is discriminatory. Kansas lawmakers passed Senate Bill 180 ear...
Jul 02, 2023 Rory Charlie Reeh speaks at Saturday's Pride Never Ends rally. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Interior of west Emporia home estimated as half-destroyed after Saturday fire
Emporia Fire continues investigating after a damaging house fire in west Emporia on Saturday. Emporia Fire was dispatched to the 2000 block of West Eighth around 11:30 am. Battalion Chief Eron Steinla...
Jul 01, 2023 Emporia firefighters spray down the remnants of a house fire on West Eighth on Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia woman hurt, cited, two others injured after three-vehicle crash at I-35 and Industrial
An Emporia woman was hospitalized and cited after Saturday's multi-vehicle wreck at the intersection of Industrial Road and Interstate 35, while two other people were hurt and taken to Newman Regional...
Jul 01, 2023 Three people were taken to Newman Regional Health after this crash at I-35 and Industrial Road shortly before noon Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
'Killer lineup' announced for 2023 Halfway to Everywhere Music and Arts Festival
In two months, the Halfway to Everywhere Music and Arts Festival will take over parts of downtown Emporia. This year's festival will once again bring nearly 30 musicians and groups to Emporia. H2E Inc...
Jul 01, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Small fires handled Friday by Emporia Fire include first fireworks-related incident of July 4 holiday period
Emporia Fire handled two small fires Friday, one in the city limits and one close to the city. The first fire developed around 3:45 pm. Fire Capt. Willie Ward says the fire at Eight and Sylvan started...
Jul 01, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Want to ride the Sertoma Club miniature train? Rides are free all month
The Sertoma Club has free miniature train rides all this month, thanks to Kent and Natalie Schnakenberg. On KVOE's Morning Show recently, Kent Schnakenberg said this is a repeat of last year to a degr...
Jul 01, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Formal charges pending after alleged high-speed chase involving minors in, near Emporia
Lyon County deputies say formal charges are pending after an alleged pursuit in and around Emporia on Friday night. Lyon County Sgt. Zach Shafer says a deputy tried to begin a traffic stop at Sixth an...
Jul 01, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
