Nobody was hurt, but a semi was heavily damaged after a fire broke out southwest of Emporia on Saturday afternoon. The semi was northbound on the Kansas Turnpike when the fire started developing around 4:20 pm. Emporia Fire says there was notable fire in the cab that extended to the trailer. The semi was hauling food p...

Periods of showers and storms took place Saturday night. Area residents have not seen the severe weather risk materialize as was listed as possible, although wind gusts at or above 50 mph were estimated near Reading. Brief heavy rain fell, although overall heavy rain totals have not been reported as of 10:30 pm. *KVOE ...

Improvements continue to become evident as part of a renovation and expansion of Emporia's Fire Station 2. Fire Chief Brandon Beck, a guest on KVOE's Morning Show this past Friday, says a lot of significant work has already happened. The initial cost estimate was $6.2 million at 15th and Industrial. Beck says the proje...

We will have one more hot day before an extended taste of early fall next week. After high temperatures in the mid-90s and heat index readings near 100 Friday, nearly identical conditions are expected Saturday. Showers and storms become increasingly likely by late afternoon or early evening, and a slight severe weather...

Emporia Public Schools has a special meeting soon to discuss a new strategic plan. The Board of Education has approved an agreement with TrustCentric Consulting to start the process of a new strategic plan. TrustCentric officials will be at the meeting to facilitate group sessions with board members that will include u...

The #18 Emporia State volleyball team romped early before rallying late to win in five sets over Pittsburg State 25-12, 17-25, 22-25, 25-22, 15-7 at John Lance Arena in Pittsburg, Kan. last night. The Lady Hornets dominated the first set hitting .300 while the Gorillas hit under .100, but PSU turned the tables hitting...

Emporia High volleyball made its debut at Spartan Gym on Thursday night and came away with a pair of victories. The Lady Spartans opened the evening with a two-set win over Salina South, taking the first set 25-20 before closing out the match 25-21. Emporia followed that performance with another sweep, defeating Topeka...

Emporia High soccer came out firing Thursday night, rolling past Highland Park 9-1 at Spartan Field. The Spartans wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, with Braxton Pugh finding the back of the net early for the second straight game. Brayden Sailer continued his strong stretch, with a hat trick after scoring fo...

Emporia High football hits the road Friday night looking to remain unbeaten as the Spartans travel to take on Labette County. Coverage begins at 6:45 p.m. with the RV Doc Pregame Show on KVOE AM 1400 and 96.9 FM. The Black and Red are coming off a dominant 58-20 win over Wichita West last week, while Labette County ent...

The Area Game of the Week coverage doubles for week three of the high school football season. Country 101.7 FM will bring you Burlingame at Lebo starting at 6:45 pm while Mix 104.9 FM will have Madison at Northern Heights at 6:40 pm on Friday The Wolves have been impressive in their 2-0 start outscoring opponents 80-6...