Category Archives: Weather
Construction continues for new Rocky Ford bridge
Winter conditions aren't stopping overall processes to build a new Rocky Ford Bridge southeast of Emporia. Lyon County Engineer Wayne Scritchfield, a guest on KVOE's Morning Show on Wednesday, says th...
Jan 30, 2026 Lyon County photo.
Cold weather advisory Saturday morning for Chase, Greenwood counties
Friday temperatures won't be bad by late January standards. Saturday morning will be quite cold. Overnight lows will go to around -2 areawide. Northerly gusts up to 20 mph will push wind chills down t...
Jan 30, 2026 National Weather Service graphic.
Travel conditions still improving
Emporia's major arterials are clear and the more heavily-used residential streets are in good shape after a 6-inch snowfall this past weekend. Travel conditions are much better Wednesday evening than ...
Jan 28, 2026 Just two days after windrows were awaiting removal following 6 inches of snow this past weekend, Commercial Street is nearly dry Wednesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia releases information on recent winter storm cleanup as travel improves
Travel conditions are in much better shape this midday than they were at this time Monday -- and at this time Sunday. Temperatures now in the 20s will combine with abundant sunshine and city treatment...
Jan 27, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia's annual PIT Count coming this week
The extreme cold seen early Monday is letting up just in time for Emporia's annual homeless Point in Time Count. CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness Housing Specialist and local PIT Coordinator Joe Ree...
Jan 26, 2026 Courtesy graphic.
Lyon County League Tournament set to commence
Game time is almost here for the 2026 Lyon County League Tournament. Play isn't taking place Monday because of the bitter cold, which caused all participating districts to cancel classes. Still, longt...
Jan 26, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Electrical issues likely causes of two house fires in Eureka on Sunday
Electrical issues were apparently behind two structure fires in Eureka on Sunday. Eureka Fire Chief Luke Westerman says crews had to battle a fire at 214 West Fourth shortly after 4 am and another at ...
Jan 26, 2026 National Fire Protection Association information.
Travel improving after weekend snow, nearly -25 wind chill early Monday morning
Thankfully, we are exiting the deep freeze ushered in by a massive winter storm. And that means we should see improving travel conditions over the next few days. Emporia City Manager Trey Cocking, a g...
Jan 26, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
WEATHER UPDATE: Schedule adjustments already beginning for Monday with potential for refreezing and dangerously low temperatures expected
Several schedule adjustments have been announced to start the work week due to abundant snow accumulation and bitter cold expected to remain through at least midweek. One of the more notable changes w...
Jan 24, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Bitter cold now in place with hefty snow likely to begin by Friday night; governor announces state of disaster emergency
Travel should be OK for most of the rest of Friday. As for Saturday and Sunday, that's another story. Meteorologists, emergency responders and law enforcement officials are urging people to avoid trav...
Jan 23, 2026 National Weather Service graphic.
