Category Archives: News
Emporia State football game against Nebraska-Kearney will also feature recognition of Service Citation honorees, attempt at Guinness world record
The Emporia State football game will be a busy time Saturday, and not just for the action on the field.. ESU will honor its Alumni Association Service Citation Award winners from this year and last. I...
Oct 15, 2021 KVOE Sports file photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Available bed space, daily COVID numbers down slightly for Newman Regional Health
Hospital bed space is still limited at Newman Regional Health. The hospital announced a daily average of four beds in its weekly report Thursday, reflecting traffic between Sept. 29 and Oct. 2. It's s...
Oct 15, 2021 Newman Regional Health graphic.
Garrett notes signs of Emporia State's success during final ESU Buzz interview on KVOE
Come Saturday, Allison Garrett will no longer be leading Emporia State University. As you know, Garrett, the university's 17th president and the university's leader since 2016, is becoming the chancel...
Oct 15, 2021 Shortly after being named Emporia State president in 2015, Allison Garrett made her first on-air appearance on KVOE. Because of COVID-19 protocols, Garrett appeared by phone Thursday for her final time on KVOE's ESU Buzz as she departs to become chancellor and CEO of the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education. KVOE News file photo.
Sauder Center for Entrepreneurial Development continues Emporia State's focus on developing business leaders
Entrepreneurship has become a big focus at Emporia State University, and the latest evidence of that approach was formally unveiled to the public Thursday with the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Bobb...
Oct 15, 2021 Emporia State University held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Bobbi and Steve Sauder Center for Entrepreneurial Development on Thursday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
At long last, Eli Young Band to play at Emporia Granada Theatre
One of the most highly-anticipated -- and long-awaited -- concerts at the Emporia Granada Theatre is coming Saturday. The Eli Young Band is playing at the Granada at 7 pm. The concert was first announ...
Oct 15, 2021 Emporia Granada Theatre graphic.
Offsite voting event coming Saturday to Lyon County Fairgrounds Anderson Building
Lyon County residents have a chance to cast their ballot ahead of the Nov. 2 general election this weekend. The now-traditional offsite voting event will take place at the Fairgrounds Anderson Buildin...
Oct 15, 2021 Lyon County Election Office graphic.
One unit destroyed following duplex fire in Emporia Thursday night
A duplex unit has been deemed "unlivable" following an early evening fire in Emporia Thursday night. Emporia Fire was called to a duplex at 425 Neosho Street shortly after 7 pm for a report of a fire ...
Oct 14, 2021 Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Emporia Police Benefit Association hosting Zombie Run/Movie in the Park Saturday
What goes better than zombies and popcorn? Well if you're asking the Emporia Police Department Benefit Association, nothing. The EPBA will be hosting its annual Zombie Run 5K Saturday afternoon. Volun...
Oct 14, 2021 EPBA Image
Bridge redecking and zoning contract gain approval during Lyon County Commission Thursday
Lyon County Commissioners have green-lit needed repair work for a county bridge. During their weekly action session Thursday, commissioners approved a bid from A.M. Cohron & Son, Inc. in the amoun...
Oct 14, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
20th annual KVOE Drive For Food brings in 29,353 items to pack the pantry Thursday
With over 29,000 items collected through the 20th annual KVOE Drive For Food Thursday, Salvation Army Lt. Mylie Hadden was very pleased to say: Riverside Elementary also contributed more than 2,100 it...
Oct 14, 2021 Thousands of donations fill a backroom at the Salvation Army food pantry. Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
