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Chalk Fest draws talented and vibrant crowd to Emporia's downtown corridor Saturday
Downton Emporia was, pun-intended, chalk-full of artists and creativity Saturday as the Emporia Arts Council's Chalk Fest welcomed both to the downtown corridor. Among the teams and individuals taking...
Sep 27, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Arrest made on separate 'criminal charges' following vehicle accident that damaged Emporia business Saturday afternoon
An arrest was made following a vehicle crash that heavily damaged the front of an Emporia business on Sixth Avenue Saturday, however, the charges were not related to the accident itself. According to ...
Sep 27, 2025 Photo courtesy of Seth Morelock.
Over 100 years of Hispanic history commemorated and celebrated through new exhibit unveiled during final Latino Awards Adelante Saturday
It would be hard to tell the full story of Emporia's history without shining a spotlight on its proud and diverse Hispanic culture, which is exactly what the final Latino Awards Adelante did this week...
Sep 27, 2025 Gilbert Rodriguez (Emporia Brown Express) and Mike Torres (Hispanics of Today and Tomorrow President) look over the better than 100 years of Hispanic history displayed in a recently unveiled exhibit inside of the Lyon County History Center during the third annual and final Latino Awards Adelante. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Emporian airlifted following head on collision between car and semi in Chase County Friday
An Emporia teen was airlifted from the scene of a head on collision in Chase County Friday afternoon. According to the Chase County Sheriff's Office, the accident occurred just after 3 pm at mile mark...
Sep 26, 2025 Chase County Sheriff's Office photo.
Minor cleanup still taking place, however, Lincoln Street and I-35 traffic are back to normal following completion of more than year-long bridge replacement
The Interstate 35 bridge replacement, which has been taking place over the last year, is, for all intents and purposes, now complete. The only thing remaining on the checklist, according to Kansas Dep...
Sep 26, 2025 Photo Courtesy of City Engineer Jim Ubert.
Nissan USA donates 2013 Pathfinder to FHTC Automotive Tech Department to assist student success
Students in Flint Hills Technical College's Automotive Technology Department recently received a new asset that will help them shift their education into a new gear. Thursday afternoon, students, admi...
Sep 26, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Kansas preparing for application process as part of $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program
Kansas Congressman Derek Schmidt is pleased with Congressional approval of the Rural Health Transformation Program. Schmidt appeared on KVOE's Morning Show on Friday. He says this represents a needed ...
Sep 26, 2025 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services logo.
Chalk Fest returns to downtown Emporia on Saturday
Chalk Fest is returning to downtown Emporia this weekend. Emporia Arts Council Director Dawn Young says the 800 block of Commercial will be closed from 9 am to 7 pm. There will be a Kids Zone, food tr...
Sep 26, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
NRH to host CDC staff as part of special nationwide survey
Newman Regional Health is getting ready for a partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC is into its nationwide NHANES survey The National Health and Nutrition Examinatio...
Sep 26, 2025 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention logo.
Mundell sentenced to probation, Ashburn nearing trial after injury chase involving Lyon County deputy
An Emporia woman accused of leading a chase that led to injuries for a Lyon County deputy has received probation after reaching a plea agreement in the case last month. Kaitlyn Mundell was sentenced t...
Sep 26, 2025 Kaitlynn Mundell (left), Preston Ashburn. Lyon County Jail photos.
