Category Archives: News
Emporia Public Library kicks off summer reading program Wednesday
The Emporia Public Library is diving into an ocean of imagination with the annual summer reading program. The library hosted its official program kickoff Tuesday afternoon with games, crafts and plent...
May 31, 2022 A pair of young readers pose for a smile with a friend from the deep blue sea during Emporia Public Librayr's annual summer reading kickoff. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Emporia City Commission agenda Wednesday to include call for action following Uvalde mass shooting
Emporia City Commissioners have a pair of jam-packed agendas for their upcoming meeting Wednesday. Commissioners will begin with an action session during which time they may approve a resolution calli...
May 31, 2022 KVOE News File Photo
Law Enforcement Torch Run and Ron's Ride launching from ESU campus Thursday morning
The Kansas Special Olympics Summer Games are set to be held this weekend for the first time since 2019. As is tradition local law enforcement and KVOE Station Manager Ron Thomas will be breaking out t...
May 31, 2022 Surrounded by local law enforcement, KVOE General Manager Ron Thomas (orange shirt) completes Ron's Ride as a benefit event for Special Olympcs Kansas. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Kansas Free for Arts launching capital campaign soon
Kansas Free for Arts is looking for a new location. Director Hank Osterhout had early details about an upcoming capital campaign during KVOE's Talk of Emporia recently. He says it's part of a Kansas F...
May 31, 2022 Kansas Free for Arts logo.
ELECTION: Candidate filing and withdrawal deadline coming Wednesday
The Lyon County Election Office is expecting more candidates to file for the upcoming election cycle shortly. The filing and withdrawal deadline is at noon Wednesday. County Clerk Tammy Vopat says the...
May 31, 2022 Kansas Secretary of State graphic.
Busy summer underway -- for blood donation opportunities
This is a busy summer for blood donation drives. The American Red Cross Central Plains Division has numerous opportunities for residents to give blood between now and mid-August. On KVOE's Talk of Emp...
May 31, 2022 American Red Cross photo.
WEATHER: Greenwood County in flash flood warning until 5 am Wednesday
Heavy rain south of Emporia has led to a flash flood warning. ACTIVE WARNINGS *Greenwood County: Flash flood warning until 5 am Wednesday. Between 1-3 inches of rain had fallen as of the time the warn...
May 31, 2022 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Jones Aquatic Center opens for 20th anniversary season Monday
For the 20th year, the Jones Aquatic Center is open for the summer. The pool opened to the public Memorial Day and welcomed hundreds of families throughout the day despite a few of the pool's regular ...
May 30, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Memorial Day services recognize over 1 million Americans who died for our freedom
The Memorial Day message was one of reverence and gratitude for the sacrifices of American soldiers past, present and future. During Emporia's annual ceremony at the All Veterans Memorial, Kansas Army...
May 30, 2022 Kansas Army National Guard Brigadier General Anthony Mohatt delivers the keynote address at Emporia's Memorial Day service Monday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News
Petition asking Emporia State to reconsider CECE closure draws over 150 signatures
Less than a week after Emporia State University announced plans to close its Center for Early Childhood Education next year and demolish Butcher Education Center after that, over 150 people -- includi...
May 30, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
