Category Archives: News
Wednesday weather shifting from poor air quality to very high fire danger as extended rain chances loom ahead
If there is any consolation to wind gusts above 30 mph Wednesday afternoon, the winds could disperse the thick smoke in the Flint Hills air Wednesday morning. Numerous controlled burns across and near...
Apr 8, 2026 Overnight fire activity triggered a lot of smoke across the east half of Kansas. KVOE News file photo.
Civil asset forfeiture planned as KRGC continues investigation into allegedly illegal gaming machines at Emporia gas station
An investigation continues into allegedly illegal gaming machines at an Emporia convenience store. Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission Government Relations Manager Randy Evans tells KVOE News there is...
Apr 8, 2026 Several allegedly illegal gambling devices were seized in March 2026 from Emporia's Sunoco convenience store, along with documents and money. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
West Emporia travel plaza work continues
Emporia's One9 travel plaza is nearing an opening date. Construction continues on the travel plaza's gas station as well as restaurants. Sbarro, a pizza chain, and India Eats have signage already post...
Apr 8, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Sinkhole work continues near 10th and Commercial
There is work ongoing now to fix the sinkhole in downtown Emporia. And there is still some investigation yet to do to figure out how much more work may be ahead. The sinkhole near the southeast corner...
Apr 8, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
ARISS linkup Wednesday morning at PAROC
Linkup day is here for Emporia and Lyon County elementary students and the International Space Station. Students will gather at Emporia State's Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center around 8 am...
Apr 8, 2026 ARISS logo.
Southwick House breaks ground on new facility
Southwick House is one step closer to having a transitional housing facility in south Emporia. Groundbreaking took place at the site of Southwick's future transitional facility, 115 East Logan, on Tue...
Apr 7, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
County commissioners convening for regular action meeting Thursday
Contracts for train crossing improvements will be one of the key items up for approval by Lyon County Commissioners when they convene for their regular action meeting Thursday morning. As part of thei...
Apr 7, 2026 Pictured left to right: Lyon County Commissioners Chris Bartel, Ken Duft and Doug Peck. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
NTHF announces 2026 inductees, two granite tablets as part of 12 for 12 campaign
The National Teachers Hall of Fame has two big announcements Tuesday. First is the annual induction class: *Margaret "Peg" Cagle, high school mathematics teacher at Reseda Charter Middle/High School a...
Apr 7, 2026 The 2026 National Teachers Hall of Fame inductees are (clockwise from top left) Margaret Cagle, Dr Melyssa Ferro, Theresa Maughan, Dr Michael Anthony Pope and Carla Neely. National Teachers Hall of Fame photos.
Smoke in the Spring Returns to Osage City this Weekend
Smoke in the Spring returns to Osage City this weekend for its 23rd year, bringing with it the familiar mix of competition barbecue, live entertainment and community spirit at Jones Park. Event organi...
Apr 7, 2026
Law discusses Chamber plans on KVOE Morning Show
Mike Law is getting into his new role as interim president and CEO for the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce. Named March 27 to the leadership post, Law initially didn't have the position on his radar,...
Apr 7, 2026 Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mike Law. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
