Category Archives: News
Fire in west Emporia under investigation
Emporia Fire is investigating after a small fire at an Emporia house early Tuesday. Fire crews were toned out to 1349 Trailridge around 5:20 am. Battalion Chief Tony Fuller says there was a small fire...
May 19, 2026 Firefighters work on a small fire in the 1300 block of Trailridge early Tuesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Candidate filing, withdrawal deadline fast approaching
Two weeks remain before political candidates in Kansas can file for election -- or withdraw their filings. Lyon County Clerk and Election Officer Amie Jones reminded potential voters about the filing ...
May 19, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Corson believes experiences across Kansas give him edge as he focuses on education funding, property tax relief
One of two Democrats in the race for Kansas governor says he's running for the office in part to usher in a new era of "younger, fresher leaders" for the state. State Senator Ethan Corson tells KVOE N...
May 19, 2026 Democrat Ethan Corson stopped at KVOE recently for an interview on his goals and objectives if he is elected as governor. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run and Ron's Ride coming up in early June
The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run supporting Special Olympics is passing through Emporia soon. The special bike ride, transporting the Special Olympics torch to the summer games, will take place Th...
May 18, 2026
Wind, heavy rain noted after severe storms Monday
Monday night's storms caused a lot of warnings and a lot of heavy rain reports, but not much in the way of severe weather. Rain totals, including activity before sunrise and after sunset Monday: *KVOE...
May 18, 2026 Ominous storms build west of Emporia on Monday evening, shortly after a tornado warning was issued for northwest Lyon County. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
EFD responds after parking lot light pole falls on car
Emporia Fire responded after a parking lot light pole collapsed and crashed on top of a car at Planet Sub on Sunday afternoon. The incident happened shortly after 1:30 pm. Emporia Fire Battalion Chief...
May 17, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia High celebrates Class of 2026
Emporia High seniors celebrated Sunday, and with good reason as they went through commencement activities at White Auditorium. Class speaker Peyton Chanley says there were a lot of life lessons during...
May 17, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
One person dead after fire at 518 South Exchange
The investigation into Sunday's house fire in south Emporia has taken a sobering turn. A news release from the Emporia Fire Department indicates one person was found dead inside the home as firefighte...
May 17, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Short-term forecast continues wind advisory, moves towards enhanced severe risk Sunday and moderate risk Monday
The time period through early Tuesday could well be eventful in regards to the weather. A wind advisory now continues areawide through 9 pm Sunday, with wind gusts already above 40 mph at the Emporia ...
May 17, 2026 National Weather Service graphic.
Emporia man hurt in Sunday morning wreck
An Emporia man was taken to Newman Regional Health for medical care after a wreck Sunday morning. Lyon County Deputy Curtis Morse says authorities and rescue personnel were dispatched to the intersect...
May 17, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
