Category Archives: News
Emporia State University celebrates Founder's Day with special activities and recognitions
Emporia State University will celebrate Founder's Day with different activities highlighting 160 years of educational service this Friday. After two years, the event is back in person and is expected ...
Feb 16, 2023 ESU Memorial Union. KVOE file photo.
Dorsey to seek second term on USD 253 Emporia Board of Education
The first incumbent for the USD 253 Board of Education has filed for re-election. Jeremy Dorsey filed for re-election with the Lyon County Clerk's Office Thursday morning according to Lyon County Cler...
Feb 16, 2023 Jeremy Dorsey. USD 253 Emporia Photo.
Cupid's Arrow winner claims prize Thursday
After winning the annual KVOE Cupid's Arrow contest earlier this week, Jami Dakin stopped into Kari's Diamonds and Bridal Thursday to pick up her one-of-a-kind prize. Dakin received a one-third-carat ...
Feb 16, 2023 Pictured left to right:
KVOE Station Manager Ron Thomas, Cupid's Arrow winner Jami Dakin and Kari's Diamonds and Bridal owner Kari Calhoun. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Kansas Office of Broadband Development makes first Broadband Roadshow stop in Emporia Wednesday
The Kansas Broadband Roadshow is officially off and rolling. The roadshow made its first stop in Emporia at the Lyon County Fairgrounds Anderson Building Wednesday evening. Right around 50 residents r...
Feb 16, 2023 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Flint Hills Technical College announces public interviews for Executive Director of Economic Partnerships
Residents wanting to learn more about Flint Hills Technical College's candidates for its executive director of economic partnerships position are encouraged to go to the main campus next week. The col...
Feb 16, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
With Public Improvement Auction coming Saturday, Emporia Main Street encourages entrepreneurs to be part of Show of Hands, E-Tech boot camp
Emporia Main Street is encouraging entrepreneurs to register for two different programs designed to benefit them in the coming weeks. First up is the second annual Show of Hands pitch competition. Mai...
Feb 16, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Newman Regional Health notes Cardiac Rehab Week as Centennial Celebration continues
Cardiac Rehab Week continues nationwide, and Newman Regional Health is highlighting the work of its cardiopulmonary department. Director Donny Bellomy says area residents can take advantage of a lot o...
Feb 16, 2023 Newman Regional Health Courtesy Image
WEATHER: Light precipitation noted in Emporia, sporadic travel issues reported
Road conditions are occasionally slick, especially north of Emporia, but snow totals were on the low side of expectations with a winter storm now leaving the area. The KVOE studios received a trace of...
Feb 16, 2023 Road conditions in Emporia are largely clear after a trace of snow and wintry precipitation since late Wednesday afternoon. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Increase in firework permit fees likely following first quarterly Lyon County and Emporia City Commission joint meeting Wednesday
An increase in permit fees for fireworks stands both in and around the Emporia City Limits may well be on the way based on recent conversations between governing entities. During the first quarterly m...
Feb 15, 2023 KVOE News Photo.
Emporia City Commission accepts Giefer's resignation as mayor, picks Smith as vice-mayor
Emporia city commissioners regretfully accepted the resignation of Mayor Danny Giefer Wednesday morning. Commissioners approved Giefer's resignation during their regular action meeting. Giefer announc...
Feb 15, 2023 Emporia City Commission
Pictured Left to Right:
Jamie Sauder, Susan Brinkman, Danny Giefer, Becky Smith and Erren Harter.
Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
