Category Archives: News
La Grind tops 500 participants for first time, over $15,000 generated for Handlebars of Hope
La Grind is in new territory -- at least when it comes to participation. The two-day stage event launching from Emporia went over 500 total riders for the first time, making organizers like Amy Hayden...
May 03, 2026 Cyclists begin Day 2 of La Grind in downtown Emporia on Sunday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Full field at Fairgrounds for Gary Fuller Spring Classic
The Gary Fuller Spring Classic marked its 10th anniversary with a full field of participants at the Lyon County Fairgrounds Show Arena. Among those involved was Andrea DeDonder, who was showing swine ...
May 03, 2026 Swine showmanship participants at the Gary Fuller Spring Classic demonstrate their skills Sunday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Fire call to ESU Memorial Union turns out to be steam-related
Emporia Fire was called out to the Emporia State University campus for a fire call that turned out to have an entirely different cause. Crews were called out to the Memorial Union on Saturday evening....
May 03, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Marginal severe weather risk ahead Monday, calmer conditions follow
A calm weather pattern gets more unsettled this week before shifting back to calm conditions. The forecast calls for a slight chance of showers and storms Monday afternoon, followed by a better chance...
May 03, 2026 Tim Leitnaker.
World class performances and valuable experience highlight second annual She Sings: A Women in Music Festival on ESU campus Saturday
A two-part concert capped off a full day of activities for the second annual Emporia State University She Sings: A Women in Music Festival Saturday evening. The festival was completely free to all stu...
May 02, 2026 World class pianist Anna Petrova performs inside of Heath Recital Hall during the second annual She Sings concert. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Emporia continues to embrace the message of traditional and cultural education during annual Cinco de Mayo celebration in downtown Emporia Saturday
Whether traditional or cultural, education was the main focal point of activities in downtown Emporia as part of the community's annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration on Saturday. As always, the event, hos...
May 02, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Lyon County Democrats welcome multiple state and federal candidates to Emporia Saturday
Multiple Democratic candidates at the state and federal levels were in Emporia for an opportunity to speak with voters Saturday afternoon. The Lyon County chapter of the Democratic Party hosted a chil...
May 02, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Annual ESB Financial Shred Day collects 15,000 lbs of waste Saturday
Once again, ESB Financial provided an important service to help residents and businesses protect themselves from the threat of fraud this weekend. The local bank put on its annual Community Wide Free ...
May 02, 2026 Photo by Ron Thomas/KVOE
Pomona woman arrested on suspicion of drug distribution in Osage County
A suspicious vehicle call in eastern Osage County led to an arrest on suspicion of illegal drug activity. Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells says the suspicious vehicle call Friday afternoon led to cont...
May 02, 2026 Ashley Hogan. Osage County Jail photo.
Emporia Farmers Market begins 44th annual outdoor season
The produce wasn't the only thing fresh inside the Emporia Farmer's Market parking lot Saturday morning, as a fresh new face was getting acclimated to her new role at the helm of the market. New Direc...
May 02, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
