Category Archives: News
ESU Student Leadership Conference Coming up on Oct 4.
The 2025 Student Leadership Conference Lead Without Limits is coming up on Saturday, Oct. 4th, at Webb Hall in Memorial Union at Emporia State University. The event is an opportunity to network with a...
Sep 16, 2025 ESU Memorial Union. KVOE file photo.
Contract in review stage for operation of Abundant Harvest as former Emporia Rescue Mission leadership weighs in on Abundant Harvest closure
A contract has been developed; all that awaits is for it to be finalized between the City of Emporia, United Way of the Flint Hills and Emporia Rescue Mission, with all three entities dedicated to see...
Sep 16, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Olathe man, self-reporting 170 mph speeds on motorcycle near Emporia, arrested after brief law enforcement search
An Olathe man faces possible charges after allegedly traveling at high speeds and walking through two west Emporia shopping developments as law enforcement was searching for him. The Kansas Highway Pa...
Sep 16, 2025 Brayden Barnett. Lyon County Jail photo.
Relief dollars approved after early-June floods, but work still ahead to offset Lyon County costs
Reimbursement funding is available for Lyon and most surrounding counties after flooding and severe weather damage back in early June, but projects aren't guaranteed yet. That's the word from Lyon Cou...
Sep 16, 2025 Flooding in early June caused significant road damage in Lyon and surrounding counties, prompting nearly $6 million in emergency relief from the federal government. Jerry Olson.
Behind-the-scenes work underway for 2025 general election
Plans are fully underway for the 2025 general election. Lyon County Clerk Amie Jones says ballots have been compiled and equipment is being tested. This is early work ahead of the general election Nov...
Sep 16, 2025 KVOE News photo.
Patterson Family Foundation grants over $111,000 to FHTC Mobile Dental Unit program
Less than 24 hours after announcing a massive gift for the Flint Hills Technical College's Advancing Tomorrow capital campaign, another venture from the the college is getting a sizeable gift. The Pat...
Sep 16, 2025 Flint Hills Technical College logo.
2026 budget approval ahead for Emporia City Commission
Emporia's 2026 budget will be front and center for the City Commission meeting Wednesday. Commissioners will begin their action meeting at 11 am and will almost immediately roll into public hearings f...
Sep 16, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Southwick House announces gifts, grants
Southwick House continues raising funds for a new transitional housing facility in south Emporia. Director Susan Brinkman says the fundraising effort has had several recent successes, notably with a $...
Sep 16, 2025 Southwick House Logo
Moran hails provider tax adjustment, saying more money will come to Kansas hospitals
US Senator Jerry Moran says a decision by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to adjust the provider tax will help certain Kansas hospitals. Moran says the CMS decision to approve what's ca...
Sep 16, 2025 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services logo.
Commercial Street crossing closed as Southeast Transmission project shifts east
Emporia's Commercial Street is now closed for repairs. At least part of it. Burlington Northern Santa Fe has closed the crossing for unspecified repairs. The project could be done late Tuesday. Separa...
Sep 16, 2025 Chris Wilkinson
