Category Archives: News
UNBOUND GRAVEL: Emporia the 'secret sauce' to another successful event
Light drizzle did nothing to dampen the triumphant atmosphere evident at Unbound Gravel's official awards ceremony Sunday morning. Over 2,600 riders from around the world participated in the various r...
Jun 06, 2021 The Unbound Gravel men's 200-mile winners wave to the audience after picking up their awards. Pictured are (from left) Ted King (holding daughter Hazel), Laurens ten Dam, Ian Boswell, Peter Stetina and Colin Strickland. Connor Cottenmyre/KVOE News.
2021 Unbound Gravel list of area finishers
How did local and area Unbound Gravel participants fare over the past several days? Unbound 200 207. Adam Galindo, Emporia. 15:09.05 244. Warren Nelson, Emporia. 15:38.32 264. Paulina Batiz, Emporia. ...
Jun 06, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
2021 Garmin Unbound Gravel 100, 200 and XL 350 champions crowned Saturday
Local residents and cycling enthusiasts from around the world convened in downtown Emporia to celebrate the sport of gravel riding during the 2021 Garmin Unbound Gravel finish line block party Saturda...
Jun 05, 2021 2021 Unbound XL 350 Women's winner Lael Wilcox takes a well earned seat at the downtown finish line party Saturday.
Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
2021 Flint Hills Rodeo concludes Saturday evening
Saturday night capped off the 83rd installment of the longest-running rodeo in the state of Kansas. The 2021 Flint Hills Rodeo in Strong City culminated with the annual rodeo parade kicking off the fi...
Jun 05, 2021 Photo courtesy of Lewis Photography/ Flint Hills Rodeo.
Emporia Masonic Lodge hosts free cancer screening event Saturday
Turnout was steady Saturday at the Emporia Masonic Lodge, where doctors and staff provided a variety of potentially life-saving cancer screenings free of charge. The event was put on through the Empor...
Jun 05, 2021 Emporia Masonic President Robert Nelson with health professionals at Saturday's screening event. Photo by Jack Barger/KVOE News
Residents reminded to keep up with progress of Unbound riders as first Saturday rider nears finish line
With the first Unbound rider nearing the end of their journey Saturday afternoon, Unbound Gravel wants to remind you that there are plenty of ways to stay up to date on the latest happenings with this...
Jun 05, 2021 Unbound XL Tracker. KVOE Screenshot Image
'A legacy of caring and compassion,' local leaders reflect on career of City Manager Mark McAnarney following recent retirement announcement
Though it won't be official until later this year, local community leaders are offering their thoughts on the impending retirement of Emporia City Manager Mark McAnarney. McAnarney announced his plans...
Jun 05, 2021 Emporia City Manager Mark McAnarney. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
UNBOUND GRAVEL: 350 XL winner cruises to victory -- with tight finish at top of men's 200
Unbound Gravel's signature races continue, with the leaders in the 350 XL and 200 on the men's side now resting after crossing the finish line. Taylor Lideen of Phoenix, Arizona, won the 350 XL in 22 ...
Jun 05, 2021 Taylor Lideen is understandably all smiles after winning the Unbound Gravel 350 XL on Saturday. Lideen was the only rider to finish in under 24 hours, boasting an average speed of over 15 mph for the event. Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County reports two new cases no recoveries Friday
Mild increases in overall and active coronavirus cases continued Friday in Lyon County. In its report Friday, Public Health noted two new cases developed in the county since Wednesday with no new reco...
Jun 04, 2021 Lyon County Public Health graphic
Thousands of riders, thousands of stories as Unbound Gravel races begin
The riders are all checked in, and in a lot of cases they are already done with their Unbound Gravel racing experience. Riders for the junior, 25-mile and 50-mile rides launched Friday morning and mos...
Jun 04, 2021 Cyclists move past the Lyon County History Center with Unbound Gravel officially underway. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
