A Georgia man, convicted on multiple counts connected to the state of Kansas' first retail fraud case processed under new rules passed by Kansas lawmakers, received his sentence earlier this week in Lyon County District Court. Dwayne Rhoden of Lithonia, Georgia, was sentenced to 18 months of supervised probation with a...

Thursday morning was a perfect time for a bike ride, and based on the results of the annual Ron's Ride for Special Olympics, an even better time to support a great cause. The annual fundraising ride of KVOE General Manager Ron Thomas once again managed to surpass its $5,000 fundraising goal, bringing in just over $5,40...

The list of educators comprising the 34th class of the National Teachers Hall of Fame has been announced. The list of inductees was revealed via a news release from the Hall of Fame on Thursday afternoon, with this year's inductees collectively possessing more than 140 years of classroom experience. The inductees inclu...

The Chase County Old School Development District always has a variety of events on the community calendar, with the latest coming up this weekend. The sixth annual Old School Car Show will take place in Cottonwood Falls from 10 am to 3 pm. The show will once again feature a variety of vehicles, including cars, trucks a...

The Kansas Special Olympics Torch is in Emporia, but, as always, won't be staying for long. The torch was brought to Emporia Wednesday afternoon by an escort of local law enforcement as part of the annual Torch Run for Special Olympics as part of the torch's journey to the state games in Wichita this weekend. The torch...

The 2026 Flint Hills League All-League baseball teams have been announced, with Council Grove, Chase County, Osage City, and Lyndon well represented across the First Team, Second Team, and Honorable Mention selections. Council Grove and Chase County led the way on the First Team. Council Grove senior infielder Maxton V...

Emporia Spartan Boxing was in action this past weekend, bringing home one title at heavyweight. Spartan Boxing took the ring at Turner Boxing Academy in Kansas City with heavyweight Caleb Hulbutta, in his third career bout, earning a unanimous decision victory, improving his amateur record to 3-0. 26-year-old Daniel Ta...

The Centennial League announced its 2026 All-League softball honors Monday, with Emporia High senior Alivia Barrett representing the Lady Spartans as a Second Team selection. Barrett capped off an outstanding final season in an Emporia High uniform by earning one of the league's top postseason honors. She was asked to ...

Emporia Training Center fighters had a stellar showing in Kansas City Saturday. ETC had four fighters on the evening's card, including three amateurs who went 2-1 in their bouts. In his second outing, Pierce Moore won by knockout in 15 seconds, defeating Jacob Burch earning him knockout of the night. Moore is now 1-1 i...

The University of Kansas baseball team claimed its second ever Regional title with a 13-10 victory over No. 2 seed Arkansas at Hogland Ballpark on Sunday. Jayhawk slugger Tyson LeBlanc crushed a three-run homer in the fourth to put the 'Hawks in front 6-5 after a six-run top of the fourth inning. Kansas added two in ...