Category Archives: News
One person hurt in Emporia motorcycle wreck
One person was hurt after a motorcycle wreck in central Emporia on Saturday. Emporia Fire and Emporia Police responded to the crash near Second and Commercial at 4:20 pm. The motorcycle driver had app...
Mar 14, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Small grass fire near Americus handled quickly
Fire activity areawide was minimal Saturday despite elevated fire danger. Shortly after 1 pm, Americus and Emporia firefighters responded to a small grass fire in the 200 block of Road 230, about 3 mi...
Mar 14, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Great day for St Patrick's Day activities in Emporia
Emporia enjoyed the annual list of Saint Patrick's Day activities Saturday. With brilliant sunshine, the parade brought nearly 30 entries to downtown Emporia, while Town Royal served as the annual "bi...
Mar 14, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Madison officials plan to submit water samples to KDHE on Tuesday
Within the next few days, Madison officials hope to have the town's water system officially back to normal. The town went into a boil water advisory Thursday after a water main was punctured. The town...
Mar 14, 2026 Kansas Department of Health and Environment graphic.
Snow chances decreasing, however, biting cold and blustery conditions to remain 'status quo' into upcoming work week
Snowfall chances are dwindling; however, the gusty winds and cold temperatures are expected to remain the status quo through the mid-evening hours Sunday. National Weather Service Meteorologist Nathan...
Mar 14, 2026
Flu numbers climbing again
Like it or not, the winter illness season continues. Battling a recent illness herself, Lyon County Health Officer Dr Ladun Oyenuga joined KVOE's Morning Show for an update Friday. She says it appears...
Mar 14, 2026 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention map.
Legislative Dialogue focuses on budgets, taxes
Budgets and taxes have been front and center for the Kansas Legislature all session. Not surprisingly, they were the lead topics at Emporia's first Legislative Dialogue of the session Saturday. The Ho...
Mar 14, 2026 Kansas 17th District Senator Mike Argabright (left) gives his opening remarks at Saturday's Legislative Dialogue as House 60th District Representative Mark Schreiber (center) and 76th District Representative Brad Barrett observe. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Heartland Hounds owner looks to bring national events to Emporia after Kansas Tourism grant
Plans for a new tourism attraction at a new Emporia business are taking shape. Heartland Hounds recently received a $100,000 Kansas Tourism grant and had a check presentation at the business Friday. I...
Mar 14, 2026 Heartland Hounds owner Dr Kasey Flynt (left) and Kansas Tourism Director Bridgette Jobe pose as part of a check presentation at the Emporia business Friday. Athena Samples.
Council Grove among contestants in 10Best Small Towns in the Midwest contest
While Emporia Main Street competes in a nationwide contest to determine the best Main Street in the country, one area town is in a similar competition organized by the same group. Council Grove is one...
Mar 14, 2026 CouncilGrove.com screenshot.
Kansas Avenue School building back on the market after cancellation of contract between USD 253 and Frontier Development Group
Kansas Avenue School is back on the market. As you may recall, plans were for Frontier Development Group to convert the building into a housing development, similar to the Cottonwood Lofts in Chase Co...
Mar 13, 2026 KVOE News photo.
