Following his presentation during an Eggs and Issues forum at the Sauder Alumni Center Saturday morning, author Heath Jeppson sat down with KVOE News, where we asked a simple question, one that many have been asking others in recent months: "Are you pro or anti data center?" Jeppson's response is that he is n...

To highlight Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, community members gathered to learn information and receive hands-on training surrounding sudden cardiac arrest. Former paramedic Duane Billinger hosted a CPR training session at Little Lyons Daycare in Emporia on Saturday. He shared why learning hands-on compressions...

Emporia's Habitat for Humanity is nearing completion on its 28th local build. In fact, Habitat President Eric Kirby, in a recent interview with KVOE News, stated that for all intents and purposes, the newest home, located in east Emporia at 1602 Lasalle Street, is ready to go with just some minor cosmetic work still ne...

After a short hiatus, the Cut is back on the menu, or rather, the community calendar, next week. The 9th annual installment of Flint Hills Technical College's culinary competition will take place at the college from 6 pm to 9 pm. As always, the competition, patterned after the popular Food Network show Chopped, will se...

An updated opportunity for investment in economic development is set to come to Emporia at the start of the new year. During the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas Board of Directors' monthly meeting on Friday, Emporia Main Street Director Casey Woods led a presentation on the Opportunity Zones 2.0...

Marais des Cygnes Valley volleyball extended its regional dominance on Saturday, sweeping through the field at White Auditorium to capture its third consecutive Lyon County League Tournament championship. ​The Trojans were flawless from start to finish, completing a 5-0 tournament run without dropping a single set. M...

The Emporia High cross country team dominated the El Dorado Invitational on Saturday at El Dorado State Park, as they swept the top spots in the girls' race, and captured second place in the boys' team standings. The Lady Spartans led the charge behind a gold-medal performance from Emma Beatty and Madison Evans right b...

Chase County used a dominant performance from Quarterback Vincent Hodges in their 46-0 victory over Northern Heights on Friday that ended at the half. Hodges finished the night with 50 yards on the ground with two rushing touchdowns, while adding 86 yards through the air with three passing scores. He's enjoyed his firs...

The Lebo Wolves wasted little time taking control Friday night, scoring on the first play from scrimmage on a 53-yard run by Jett Edwards and never looking back in a 52-6 victory over Goessel. Edwards' touchdown set the tone for the night as the Wolves dominated on both sides of the ball to improve to 6-0 on the season...

Emporia High football saw its losing streak reach four games Friday night, falling to Manhattan 51-6 at Bishop Stadium. Manhattan struck first with a six-play, all-rushing drive to open the game and take an early lead, 8-0. The Indians never looked back, taking advantage of three turnovers on Emporia's first three off...