Category Archives: News
Oklahoma woman hurt in wreck near Admire
A two-vehicle wreck near Admire sent an Oklahoma woman to Emporia for medical treatment afterward Friday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the wreck developed on Kansas Highway 99 about three miles sout...
Oct 07, 2022 KVOE News photo.
CareArc drive-thru flu shot clinic sees strong turnout Friday
Despite chilly conditions, the staff of CareArc was out and about manning the health center's annual flu shot clinic Friday. CareArc Community Health Manager Melissa Smith says with the COVID-19 pande...
Oct 07, 2022 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Emporia Eastside Community Group Fish Fry happening Saturday
The Emporia Eastside Community Group's Fish Fry is happening Saturday. The event will take place at the Emporia Recreation Center at 313 W. 4th Avenue from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attendees have the choice ...
Oct 07, 2022 Emporia Eastside Community Group Fish Fry Logo. Courtesy Photo.
Emporia Front Porch Festival set for Saturday
After a one-year break, the Emporia Front Porch Festival is making a return Saturday. Four different sites in Central Emporia will be utilized for this year's festival according to Lead Organizer Joe ...
Oct 07, 2022 KVOE News File Photo
Emporia Main Street excited for future of tech based startups following announcement of EDA grant award to Center of Rural Innovation
Entrepreneurial resources are continuing to expand in Emporia thanks to an announcement by Emporia Main Street Director Casey Woods. While speaking with KVOE News Thursday, Woods stated Rural Innovati...
Oct 07, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announces $28.5 million in state assistance to increase alternative transportation; Emporia and Council Grove amongst list of recipients
The KVOE listening area is receiving state funding to assist with improvements meant to increase use of alternative transportation. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday $28.5 million has bee...
Oct 07, 2022 Kansas Governor Laura Kelly. Official photo.
Wade's Ride set for final ride Saturday
The final Wade's Ride is taking off from the Bowyer Community Building Saturday morning. The event will begin with registration at 9 am with the ride set to launch at 9:30 am. A 5K run and walk is als...
Oct 07, 2022 KVOE News File Photo
Timmerman Elementary School teacher wins $1,500 Building a Stronger Connection social media campaign prize
ValuNet Fiber and the Cable One family of brands held a special gathering at Timmerman Elementary School for a special individual Thursday. Trenna Hanlin, a fourth-grade teacher at Timmerman, received...
Oct 07, 2022 Fourth-grade students from Timmerman Elementary School celebrated their teacher Trenna Hanlin, who won the Stronger Connection social media campaign prize Thursday afternoon. Photo by Ana Valdez/KVOE News
Big Head Todd and the Monsters taking Granada stage Saturday night
The Emporia Granada Theatre is hosting a monster of a fundraising concert this weekend. Big Head Todd and the Monsters are set to take over the Granada stage Saturday night. Formed in 1984 the band ha...
Oct 07, 2022 Emporia Granada Theatre image.
Emporia State University announces plans for significant reinvestment in computer science program
The Emporia State University School of Business is about to receive a major update, specifically for its computer science program. ESU announced Thursday that it is planning a multi-million dollar rei...
Oct 06, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
