Category Archives: News
Plans detailed for Emporia's annual fireworks show
Plans have been announced for the city of Emporia's annual Fourth of July fireworks display. Activities will be July 3 at Emporia State University, with the display to be shot from the soccer fields n...
Jun 18, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
2020 and 2022 inductees officially welcomed into National Teachers Hall of Fame Friday
The National Teachers Hall of Fame has added ten new members to its illustrious list of inductees. Induction week activities in Emporia concluded Friday evening inside the Memorial Ballroom at Emporia...
Jun 17, 2022 Pictured from left to Right:
Kareem Neal, Robert Fenster, Christopher Poulos, Sergio de Alba, Leila Kubesch, Andrew Beiter, Thomas Knab, Donna Gradel, Jamil Siddiqui and Dr. Melissa Collins. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Body found along Kansas Turnpike near Lyon-Wabaunsee county line
State authorities are investigating the discovery of a body found on the Kansas Turnpike in far northeast Lyon County. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation tells KVOE News the body of a man was discover...
Jun 17, 2022 Kansas Bureau of Investigation logo.
West Sixth waterline project entering final phase
The city of Emporia says the final stage of work is getting underway on the Sixth Avenue waterline project between Lincoln and Woodland, meaning construction is done on the south side of the street af...
Jun 17, 2022 KVOE News photo.
National Memorial to Fallen Educators rededicated with 16 new names added, renewed call to add no more names
Well over 100 people gathered at the National Memorial to Fallen Educators for Friday's rededication as part of the National Teachers Hall of Fame induction activities. Several speakers were at the po...
Jun 17, 2022 National Teachers Hall of Fame inductees Darryl Johnson and Pat Graff read names of educators added to the National Memorial to Fallen Educators over the past three years during Friday's rededication ceremony. Chuck Samples/KVOE News
Water line fails outside Emporia State University
For the second time in as many days, Emporia's Underground Utilities Department is dealing with significant water main issues in the city limits. On Thursday, a 16-inch line failed near 15th and State...
Jun 17, 2022 Crews work to repair a water main break on Merchant Street south of 15th. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Denim and Diamonds tickets now on sale
Tickets are now on sale for Newman Regional Health's biggest fundraiser of the year. Denim and Diamonds is on the calendar Aug. 5, and tickets are now available online through www.2022dd.givesmart.com...
Jun 17, 2022 Denim and Diamonds logo.
Lyon County deputies urge drivers, cyclists to be safe around each other as Biking Across Kansas continues
Lyon County authorities are again asking drivers and cyclists to observe the rules of the road as Biking Across Kansas exits the area Friday. Lyon County Undersheriff John Koelsch tells KVOE News a cy...
Jun 17, 2022 Cyclists and drivers head south past a Lyon County deputy on their way to Olpe on Thursday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
WEATHER: Heat advisory in place Friday, excessive heat watch up for Saturday through Monday
The main weather feature heading into the weekend -- as it really has been for nearly a week -- is oppressive heat and humidity. Thursday's high reached 94, but the heat index hit 110 -- the highest i...
Jun 17, 2022 National Weather Service graphic.
National Teachers Hall of Fame inductees do some dancing at Emporia Municipal Band concert
Members of the National Teachers Hall of Fame's 2020 and 2022 induction classes had some time to do the Chicken Dance on Thursday. Dancing ensued as part of the Emporia Municipal Band's weekly concert...
Jun 17, 2022 Members of the National Teachers Hall of Fame's 2020 and 2022 induction classes participate in the Chicken Dance during the Emporia Municipal Band's weekly concert Thursday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
