Category Archives: News
Sertoma Club of Emporia promotes fun and generosity with Good Neighbor Day America activities
The Sertoma Club of Emporia demonstrated what it means to be a good neighbor this weekend in honor of America's 250th anniversary. The club recognized America250's Good Neighbor Day America by offerin...
May 16, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Always in demand: Flint Hills Technical College President says the future is bright for 2026 class
Regardless of what the future may hold for them, graduates of the Flint Hills Technical College 2026 spring class were told their futures are bright. Ahead of the annual commencement ceremony Saturday...
May 16, 2026
Wind advisory issued for entire listening area Sunday; Blustery conditions to serve as precursor to two rounds of severe storm potential Sunday and Monday with Monday carrying higher risk
Blustery conditions are in store through much of the weekend on top of an increasing risk of severe storm activity. A wind advisory has been issued for Lyon and all surrounding counties from 9 am to 9...
May 16, 2026 National Weather Service Topeka Office Graphic.
Flatland Cruisers welcome nearly 200 vehicle enthusiasts to 32nd annual car show Saturday
For the 32nd time, Commercial Street in downtown Emporia had limited parking thanks to a tremendous turnout of motor vehicle enthusiasts who participated in the annual Flatland Cruisers Car Show. Amon...
May 16, 2026 John Culley of Ozawkie poses next to his 1972 Chevrolet SS Tribute during the 32nd annual Flatland Curisers Car Show.
Emporia State celebrates more than 800 students during spring commencement activities Friday and Saturday
Some will be heading into the workforce, others may be continuing their education, but all students in the 2026 graduating class of Emporia State University can celebrate a job well done. Spring comme...
May 16, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOENews
Execution of search warrant leads to the arrest of two Strong City residents Wednesday
A pair of Strong City residents are in custody in Chase County following the execution of a search warrant in the city this past Wednesday. According to a news release from the Chase County Sheriff's ...
May 15, 2026 Chase County Sheriff's Office Badge.
Best chances for severe weather setting up for Monday; severe storms officially possible Friday evening, Sunday evening
There are still chances of severe weather into next week, but the risk map has changed since Thursday morning. Officially, the Storm Prediction Center now has all area counties in a marginal risk for ...
May 15, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Stormont Vail Health officially breaks ground on new $35 million clinic Friday
Ground has officially been broken at the site of Stormont Vail Health's new multi-million dollar health clinic. Stormont leadership was joined by caregivers, hospital partners, and community leaders f...
May 15, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Logan Mize Coming to Cottonwood Falls
Country musician Logan Mize is coming to Cottonwood Falls. The Old Grade School will host the acoustic show. Lee Anne Coester, a recent guest on the KVOE Morning Show, shared how the concert came to b...
May 15, 2026
Two people suffer minor injuries in Emporia wreck
Two people were hurt in a crash in downtown Emporia on Thursday. Two vehicles collided at 11th and Merchant around 2 pm. Police Capt. Ray Mattas says Debra Baragary, age 63 of Emporia, was driving a c...
May 15, 2026 KVOE News photo.
