Category Archives: News
Wreck on Kansas Turnpike between Emporia and Admire gates signals start of annual deer mating season
Emporia Fire responded to a reported injury crash on the Kansas Turnpike between the Emporia and Admire tollgates early Saturday. Emporia Fire Capt. Willie Ward tells KVOE News the wreck was first rep...
Oct 8, 2022 Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks file photos.
Centro Hispano of CrossWinds Counseling & Wellness hosts Hispanic Heritage Celebration Friday
Celebrations continue as part of Hispanic Heritage Month and The Centro Hispano of CrossWinds Counseling & Wellness hosted an event that sought to bring awareness about mental health to the Hispan...
Oct 7, 2022
9th annual EMS Walkathon surpasses previous fundraising record
Final totals aren't in yet, but the 9th annual Emporia Middle School Walkathon will be a record year. Organizer Christy Dragonas tells KVOE News that previously collected donations and a silent auctio...
Oct 7, 2022 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE 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 7, 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 7, 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 7, 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 7, 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 7, 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 7, 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 7, 2022 KVOE News File Photo
