Category Archives: News
Nearing the start of its major annual fundraiser, Radical Life moves towards brick-and-mortar location
Radical Life has big plans as it begins its biggest annual fundraising effort next month. On KVOE's Morning Show on Monday, founders Chad and Lindsay Smith and board member Colby Dobson discussed the ...
Sep 15, 2025 Radical Life organizers discussed the upcoming Radical Champions fundraiser and a move to a brick-and-mortar location on KVOE's Morning Show on Monday. Pictured are (from left) Colby Dobson, Lindsay Smith and Chad Smith. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Sundays at the Site focus: 'Free Speech Still Matters'
William Allen White's editorial "To An Anxious Friend" was written during a time of political turmoil and attacks on free speech. The Red Rocks State Historic Site's Sundays at the Site presentation, ...
Sep 15, 2025 University of Kansas William Allen School of Journalism and Mass Communications Director of Professional Graduate Studies Dr Michelle Keller opens her talk, "Free Speech Still Matters," as part of the Red Rocks State Historic Site's Sundays at the Site presentation on Sept. 14, 2025. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lyon County Showdown Rodeo brings junior high, high school participants to Emporia
The first weekend is in the books for the Lyon County Showdown Rodeo. Among the participants was Stone Newell of Oskaloosa. He's been a rodeo participant since shortly after he turned 5 years old. Jun...
Sep 15, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Isolated severe weather reported Sunday
A lengthy line of thunderstorms produced isolated severe weather late Sunday afternoon. A north-moving cluster triggered a severe thunderstorm warning for Lyon County along and south of US Highway 56 ...
Sep 14, 2025 Broken tree limbs, such as the one pictured in the 1400 block of C of E Drive, were almost as isolated as the confirmed severe weather reports after storms Sunday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Sandoval-Flores pleads no contest in Lyon County human smuggling, unlawful dentistry cases
An Emporia woman initially accused of human smuggling, identity theft and other counts as part of a larger criminal case involving charges of illegal dentistry and drug activity has now accepted plea ...
Sep 14, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Defendants in Emporia meth bust case to return to court in October as attorneys work through discovery process
Court proceedings may resume next month for a federal case involving charges of meth distribution between Emporia and Mexico. At a hearing Friday, Judge Holly Teeter approved a 30-day continuance so a...
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Discrimination lawsuit filed against ESU
A former Emporia State employee has sued the university, alleging violations of his civil rights. Former custodial specialist Eric Cannon filed his lawsuit Friday, saying his rights as a gay man are p...
Sep 14, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Chase County Republican Committee convening Monday to name short-term replacement for Dow Wilson
The Chase County Republican Committee has a special convention Monday evening. Members will meet at the Chase County Courthouse to nominate a replacement for Treasurer Dow Wilson's unexpired term. Wil...
Sep 14, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Updates ahead in ERC meeting
The Emporia Recreation Commission's monthly meeting Monday will largely be focused on different updates. Board members will get separate updates on the work to secure a community development block gra...
Sep 14, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
No meeting this week for Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals
There will be no meetings for the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission or the Lyon County Board of Zoning Appeals this week. The meeting was initially set for Tuesday, but City Planning and Zoning Ad...
Sep 14, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
