Evergy confirms it has started conversations with landowners near the Emporia Energy Center about the prospect of solar energy. Senior Communications Manager of Media Matt Lucht says the utility met with landowners near the facility on Road 200 near Road S, following letters to nearby landowners a few weeks ago. While ...

The Flint Hills Lunar Ride is coming this weekend. Riders will depart from the event's lead organizer and sponsor, Merchant Cycles, 716 Commercial, starting around 6:30 pm. Riders can go 30 or 50 miles into the Flint Hills before returning for an after-event party at Mulready's Pub -- including live music from Brody Bu...

Charges are now pending after an incident ending with an arrest in central Emporia on Sunday. Emporia Police Capt Ray Mattas says officers were dispatched to central Emporia for a reported hit-and-run crash just before 1 pm. Officers found what they call a white camper/sprinter van they thought was involved -- but when...

USD 417 Morris County is currently proceeding toward the development of a new bond issue following a failed effort earlier this year. According to Superintendent Tyson Esslinger, the district has received the results of a community survey that was launched between April and May of this year after nearly 71 percent of d...

Hartford is now in the market for a new City Hall, at least on a temporary basis. Mayor Kenny Hamman tells KVOE News: Hamman doesn't see any long-term plan to stay in the new Community Center. 0:09 - 3676-Hamman Long term plan Hamman says the City Council will discuss immediate and future next steps at its next meeting...

The Mighty Spartans youth football program has officially extended its registration deadline to July 24th, giving local parents additional time to sign up their athletes for the upcoming season. ​Roster spots are still open for athletes entering the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. To ensure development and health, the prog...

Emporia State women's basketball has added a final piece for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Head coach MJ Baker has added freshman Camilla Sartori from Milan, Italy. She led her team to a runner-up finish at the Italian U19 Nationals in 2025 and helped her team to the Series B playoffs last season. She joins seven pla...

Emporia State athletics has announced home football start times for the 2026 season, including several historic firsts. The home opener is set for 1:00 p.m. on September 12 in Week 3 against Michigan Tech, the latest opening day for the Hornets at Welch Stadium since 2010. Nebraska-Kearney is in town the next week fo...

Six local youth athletes secured top-four finishes at the Sunflower State Games swimming competition Saturday in Topeka at Hummer Sports Park. The team successfully translated their summer technique training into podium results across multiple age groups, setting a strong foundation for the upcoming winter season. ​B...

The Area Game of the Week returns to the KVOE Family of Stations this fall with a robust football broadcast schedule. Week one will feature Osage City, who is coming off a Sub-State appearance in 2A, as they travel to Olpe to take on the Eagles in the new Olpe Fitness Park. Action will be on Country 101.7 FM. The seco...