Whether it was budget line items or full bills, the Kansas Legislature was busy for the first day of the 2025 veto session. Thursday saw the Republican led Senate override over 40 vetoes from Democrat Governor Laura Kelly, 30 of which were line items for the fiscal 2026 budget. Overridden in both chambers Thursday: *Se...

The Glenn Miller Orchestra is bringing its classic swing sound to Emporia this weekend. The orchestra will hit the Granada Theatre stage Saturday at 7 pm. Originally formed back in 1938, the orchestra is the longest touring band in the world that brings classic songs and sounds from the swing era. Emporia Arts Council...

There seems to be no dispute between members of the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas that changes are needed. However, there does seem to be some dispute as to where exactly that change should start. During their regular meeting on Thursday morning, board members received a comprehensive report f...

Lyon County Commissioners have approved the purchase of land slated to house two important facilities. As part of their regular action meeting Thursday morning, commissioners approved purchasing what was listed as "Kretsinger property," a 19-acre tract of land at West South Avenue. This is not the same proper...

Area residents, regardless of background, are encouraged to attend the dedication of the Latino Veterans Memorial on Saturday. On KVOE's Talk of Emporia recently, Brown Express Club spokesman Gilbert Rodriguez said this culminates a better than two-year effort. He says there is a deep sense of pride in this work. Activ...

Emporia State baseball fell to Fort Hays State 8-1 at the Trusler Sports Complex in Emporia on Wednesday. With the win, the Tigers won the midweek MIAA series with one game left to play in Hays, Kan. The Tigers led 5-1 through five after scoring single runs in each of the second through fifth innings. Noah Steele de...

The #40 Emporia State men's tennis team fell 6-1 to #7 Washburn at the Washburn Tennis Complex on Wednesday. ESU was swept in doubles winning just six games combined in the three matches. The Ichabods claimed the first two singles matches before Duvan Santiago Torres got E-State on the board with a 6-3, 6-4 win at #6...

The Emporia High boys tennis team hosted a makeup tournament on Tuesday at the EHS Tennis Courts. In doubles play, Ricky Macias and Breckin Hines finished in eighth place, while Aidan Sanchez and Micah Mischke finished in 11th place. Macias and Hines lost to Piper, 8-2, in the seventh place match while Sanchez and Misc...

The Emporia High baseball team extended its winning streak with a sweep over Junction City on Tuesday. Emporia High won the first game, 5-2, and had to hold off a comeback by the Blue Jays in the second game, 5-4. In game one, Junction City held a 1-0 lead through two innings before the Spartans erupted for four runs i...

The Emporia High softball team was swept by Washburn Rural in Topeka on Tuesday. Washburn Rural won the first game 15-0 in three innings and didn't allow one hit. The Junior Blues completed the sweep with a 13-0 victory in four innings. Emporia High recorded three hits in the second game, two coming from Yzabel Ultrera...