Category Archives: News
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 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
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.
Masterson outlines run for governor during KVOE stop
Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson says he has the right approach and the right experience to be the state's next governor. Masterson made a stop at the KVOE studios this week to discuss his campaig...
May 15, 2026 Kansas Senate Majority Leader Ty Masterson (right) poses with KVOE News Director Chuck Samples after an interview this week. Masterson for Kansas photo.
Lyon County Extension to host BloomFest in June
Lyon County Extension's Master Gardeners will debut a new community event next month that's designed to use gardening as a way to build a stronger community. BloomFest is set for June 13. Extension Ho...
May 15, 2026 K-State Research and Extension Lyon County graphic.
