Category Archives: News
Local organizations gear up for Veterans Day events
As Emporia gears up for Veterans Day on Nov. 11, organizations across town are getting ready for the holiday's slate of activities. From the annual downtown parade at 9:30 a.m. to the Veterans Day cer...
11h ago A local veteran salutes the colors as they pass by during Emporia's Veterans Day Parade.
Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Hartford City Council meeting Wednesday night to discuss plans and cost for new city hall
The Hartford City Council is meeting Wednesday evening to discuss the next steps in its rebuild of Hartford City Hall. According to Mayor Kenny Hamman, excavation work is nearly complete after demolit...
13h ago
Kuestersteffen steps into role as Lyon County treasurer
The Lyon County Courthouse held a swearing-in ceremony for the county's new treasurer Monday morning. Former deputy treasurer Sherra Kuestersteffen stepped in to fill the rest of the two-years left in...
13h ago Sherra Kuestersteffen assumed the role of country treasurer Monday morning to complete the rest of the two-year term.
Photo by Hasina Shah | KVOE News
Missouri woman hospitalized following single-vehicle accident in Chase County Sunday morning
A Missouri woman was hospitalized following an accident in Chase County this past weekend. The accident occurred at Kansas Turnpike mile marker 100 southbound at 10 am. According to the Kansas Highway...
14h ago KVOE News file photo.
Emporia Main Street soldier care package drive beginning Saturday
Emporia Main Street's annual Holiday Soldier Care Package Drive is about to begin. Jessica Buccholz of Main Street, a recent guest of KVOE's Talk of Emporia, noted the drive, as always, will kick off ...
14h ago Emporia Main Street Image.
Portion of Merchant Street starting at Sixth Avenue will be closed to through traffic beginning Wednesday for telecommunications equipment removal at Broadview Towers
A portion of Merchant Street will be closed for up to two days for equipment removal from Broadview Towers. The tower will have telecommunications equipment removed by a crane starting Wednesday, lead...
15h ago KVOE News File Photo.
WEATHER: Tornado watch issued for Chase County through 10 pm Monday
With the chances for severe storms still thoroughly in place through the evening hours, a tornado watch has now been issued for a county within the KVOE listening area. The watch affects Chase County ...
20h ago National Weather Service Graphic.
UPDATE: Lyon County Sheriff's Office locates missing service dog
The Lyon County Sheriff's Office has located its missing service dog. Lyon County Sgt. Danny Broyles says the dog was located and safely returned to its handler. The time of the animals location, nor ...
Nov 1, 2026
House of Morrow hosts second Drag is Art fundraiser
House of Morrow hosted its second annual Drag is Art fundraiser over the weekend. Complete with whimsical costumes, spooktacular musical numbers and special performances from Emporia native and season...
Nov 1, 2026 Emporia native Q performs at House of Morrow's Drag is Art event.
Photo by Hasina Shah | KVOE News
A Scary Good Time at Boo in the Zoo
The David Traylor Zoo hosted its annual Boo in the Zoo event to celebrate Halloween on Saturday. Over 1,000 community members braved the rain and stood in line to enjoy the zoo's slate of spooky activ...
Nov 1, 2026 Over 1000 people attended 2026 Boo in the Zoo at David Traylor. Hasina Shah/KVOE News
