Emporia's Independence Day holiday activities will have a good start next week. The Veterans Legacy Fund has been rapidly developing a parade and All-American Cookout event for July 3. On KVOE's Morning Show on Wednesday, organizer Richelle Birk said the parade now has over 50 entries with a goal now of topping 60. Fel...

Part of the August primary ballot is a constitutional amendment that would change how the state's Supreme Court justices are chosen. That amendment is the focus of a special panel event in Emporia on Thursday as organized by Kansas Appleseed. "Justice for All: The Future of the Kansas Courts" will take place ...

A sizeable allocation will be one of the main focal points for Lyon County Commissioners when they convene for their regular action meeting Thursday morning. Commissioners will consider approving the county's 2026 allocation to Flint Hills Technical College for more than $73,900. This is a budgeted item for the commiss...

The United Way of the Flint Hills has received a special grant from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The United Way is getting funds through the KDHE Community Health Promotion program. The amount of the Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Community grant has not been announced. The overall program offers fu...

A flood watch is now in effect for the entire KVOE listening area, with the prospect of severe storms and heavy rainfall in the forecast in the latter half of the week. The watch covers Lyon and all surrounding counties from Thursday morning until Friday evening, with areas potentially receiving anywhere from 1.5 to 2 ...

Emporia State football coach Garin Higgins has announced coaching roster changes ahead of the 2026 football season. Jace McDown has been promoted to defensive coordinator while offensive coordinator Vince Cashdollar will serve as assistant head coach. McDown completed his career as a four-year letterman for the Horne...

Colby Deaver picked up two more national awards and is now the consensus NCAA DII Pitcher of the Year for 2026. Deaver had previously picked up the honor from the NCBWA and D2CCA. He's now earned the honor from the NCAA and D2 Baseball. Deaver was the best in the country in 2026 with a 1.50 ERA, a 0.82 WHIP, and an ...

Area athletes will take the field Saturday in the Kansas 8-Man All-Star Games in Beloit, representing their schools and communities on one of the state's biggest postseason stages. In the Division 1 game, scheduled for 10 a.m., Madison's Cruz Leiser and Octavian Dean will suit up for the East squad alongside Lyndon sta...

Emporia State baseball coach John Martin has hired former Hornet Ty Barclay to join his coaching staff for 2027. Barclay spent last season at Missouri Southern where he helped the Lions go 34-19 and make the NCAA Tournament. He previously spent four years as an assistant at the University of Mary. Barclay, a Canada ...

The 2026 Kansas High School Softball Coaches All-State Softball teams have been announced, recognizing standout performances from Osage City, Southern Lyon County and Marais des Cygnes Valley. Fresh off a 24-win season, the Osage City Lady Indians placed three players on the Class 3A All-State team. Leading the way was...