Category Archives: News
OP-ED: Vote 'no' on Questions 2 and 3
The Board of Directors of the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas, Inc. (RDA) urges Emporia residents to Vote No on Questions 2 and 3 to reject a ten-year blanket prohibition and p...
Oct 16, 2026 Wave.video graphic.
OP-ED: Emporia's future deserves a conversation -- exploring economic opportunity and growth
The future of Emporia will be shaped by the choices we make today. As our community considers the Flint Hills Digital Campus and other opportunities for economic growth, we believe it is important to ...
Oct 16, 2026 Wave.video graphic.
Newman Regional Health honors pregnancy and infant loss with Wave of Light ceremony
Newman Regional Health welcomed community members Thursday evening to recognize the Wave of Light ceremony. The International Wave of Light is a day observed that honors babies lost during pregnancy o...
Oct 15, 2026 photo by Grace Isch/KVOE News
Dia De Los Muertos coming Saturday with notable schedule and location changes
Emporia's Da de los Muertos celebration is coming to the downtown corridor Saturday with some notable changes. The biggest change will be the timeframe of the event, which has traditionally taken plac...
Oct 15, 2026 Main Street graphic
911 center costs among list of items approved by county commissioners Thursday
All but one item to come before Lyon County Commissioners Thursday gained unanimous approval. This included two items related to the county's new 911 center, starting with a better-than-$17,600 propos...
Oct 15, 2026 Lyon County Commission pictured left to right: District 3 Commissioner Chris Bartel, District 1 Comissioner and Commission Chairman Ken Duft and District 2 Commissioner Doug Peck.
Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
DATA CENTER: Economic and higher learning institutions draft letter supporting continued discussion on 'Emporia's Future' and the continued advancement of economic growth
With the general election fast approaching, a "unified group" of individuals has drafted a letter encouraging further conversation and exploration of a potential data center project rather than simply...
Oct 15, 2026 Wave.video graphic.
Issues Forum: USD 251 high school, athletics complex bonds
Supporters of the 2 bonds potentially leading to new facilities for USD 251 North Lyon County say the bonds are needed so students don't have to worry about having "good enough" learning environments ...
Oct 15, 2026 Kiley DeDonder (left) and Jessica Kellison appeared on behalf of USD 251 Together on KVOE's Issues Forum on Thursday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Light to moderate rain to end Thursday afternoon
Flooding rain hasn't hit the KVOE listening area this week, and it's now appearing unlikely for area counties. Heavy rain Tuesday night was followed by light rain Wednesday. Totals this week: *KVOE st...
Oct 15, 2026 Drivers move through light rain near the KVOE studios Thursday morning. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lyon County Planning and Appeals Board makes progress with solar regulation adjustments
There is still a lot of work left, but the Lyon County Planning and Appeals Board has made some strides in adjusting zoning regulations for solar facilities. Zoning and Floodplain Administrator Sam Se...
Oct 14, 2026 Lyon County Planning and Appeals Board members begin their conversation on solar farm regulation changes at Wednesday's meeting. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
USD 253 Emporia approves purchase-lease agreement and $13.6 million district-wide upgrade project during regular meeting Wednesday
USD 253 Emporia will now seek bids for a loan to finance a major infrastructure project across the district. At their regular meeting on Wednesday, board members approved a purchase-lease agreement wi...
Oct 14, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
